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- TypeFast Vocabulary File
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- -turgut kalfaoglu, July 1992, France. <turgut@frors12.bitnet>
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- Tropical fish, whether large or small, carnivorous or herbaceous, are
- delicate and timid creatures. They require little day to day care, but do
- need a consistent environment - clean water, fresh food and room to swim.
- Most fish are usually found in deep water or among thick plants or hiding
- in dim caves. Your aquarium should provide the same types of terrain as
- found in the ocean. Plenty of crevices in which to lurk, tall sea grasses
- and kelp plants for shelter, a good sandy bottom in which to lay.
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- In the open sea, fish swim against the current. The current gives them
- direction and brings food. Still water will confuse most fish. To keep
- your fish healthy and looking good, keep an artificial current of 3 to 5
- knots in the tank. Every few days, rever se the current. Water should be
- kept at a constant temperature. Tropical fish from the Bahamas and Hawaii
- need warmer water than fish from the Northern waters. Additionally, water
- gets colder as it gets deeper. Most fish can adjust to temperatures
- slightly different from those of their native environment, but fish do not
- do well in constantly changing temperatures. For best results, use real
- seawater. Treated fresh water can contain chemicals fish do not encounter
- in the ocean. The chemicals can cause damage to eyes, skin and gills of
- some types of fish. Recirculating water in the tank will keep it cleaner
- and fille d with oxygen. It also slows the evaporation rate. DO NOT
- circulate water from one tank to another! Water should go directly back
- into the tank it came from. When adding new water to an existing tank, add
- it to the circulation system, never directly to the tank. The circulation
- system will filter the water and bring it to temperature before it is added
- to the tank. Fish eat almost constantly. Feed your fish with fresh
- mackerel every 2 to 3 hours. Keep plenty of brine shrimp and krill in the
- water. Sea grass and kelp will give the smaller fish something to nibble
- on, but release dried seaweed into the water in the ev enings and early
- mornings when light is low.
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