List of marine aquarium fish species — The following list of marine aquarium fish species commonly available in the aquarium trade is not a completely comprehensive list; certain rare specimens may sometimes be available commercially yet not be listed here. A brief section on each,… … Wikipedia
Feeder fish — is the generic name for certain types of inexpensive fish commonly fed as live prey to captive animals such as sharks and turtles.Advantages of using feeder fishThe species of fish usually sold as feeder fish are invariably some of the easiest… … Wikipedia
Fish food — or to artificially enhance the color of ornamental fish. Prepared foodsPrepared foods are those foods that are non living and are made by the aquarist or bought already prepared for consumption for fish.cite book|title=Exotic Tropical Fishes|last … Wikipedia
Marine aquarium — See also: Reef aquarium A marine aquarium … Wikipedia
Coldwater fish — Coldwater fish, in the context of aquariums, refers to fish species that prefer cooler water temperatures than tropical fish, typically below 20 °C (68 °F). Some examples are koi and goldfish. These species tend to grow more slowly and live… … Wikipedia
Reef aquarium — See also: Marine aquarium Reef aquarium in Monaco A reef aquarium or reef tank is an marine aquarium that prominently displays live corals and other marine invertebrates as well as fish that play a role in maintaining the coral reef environment.… … Wikipedia
Painted fish — Painted Parambassis ranga specimen. A needle was used to inject the pink dye. The term painted fish refers to ornamental aquarium fish which have been artificially coloured to appeal to consumers. This artificial colouring, also known as juicing … Wikipedia
Community aquarium — Community aquaria are tanks that are designed to contain more than one species of fish. Most commonly they include a variety of species that do not normally occur together in nature, for example angelfish from Brazil, swordtails from Mexico, and… … Wikipedia
Substrate (aquarium) — Gravel in a freshwater aquarium The substrate of an aquarium refers to the material used on the tank bottom. It can affect water chemistry, filtration, and the well being of the aquarium s inhabitants, and is also an important part of the… … Wikipedia
Disease in ornamental fish — Ornamental fish kept in aquariums are susceptible to numerous diseases. The study of fish diseases has remained a rudimentary branch of veterinary medicine.[citation needed] Due to their generally small size and the low cost of replacing diseased … Wikipedia