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Adopting an Aquatic Friend. Tutorial on Fish Care-taking by Jason Hightower. Marine Organisms. Fishes are vertebrate animals of the water who respire through the utilization of gills. There are 30,000 identifiable species of fish. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Adopting an Aquatic FriendTutorial on Fish Care-taking
by Jason Hightower
Marine OrganismsFishes are vertebrate animals of the water
who respire through the utilization of gills.There are 30,000 identifiable species of fish.Fishes are covered in lubricant scales, swiftly
navigating through water.Fishes are cold-blooded, save the tuna and
the mackerel family.
Fish WaterSome fishes can survive both freshwater
and saltwater; they are called euryhaline fish.
However, the majority of fishes lives in one or the other; when sheltering an aquatic species, it is crucial to determine its habitat.
Stenohaline fishes live only in freshwater.
Fish SuppliesFreshwater Saltwater
Commercial salt mixDechlorinated waterFrequent water
changes and maintenance
Tank, stand, and substrate.
Rockwork, heating, and lighting.
Filter.
Frequent water changes.
Tank, stand, and substrate.
Decorations, heating, and lighting.
Cover and filter.
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Adopting an Aquatic FriendTutorial on Fish Care-taking
by Jason Hightower