Fish don’t make messes, don’t need to be walked

Fish don’t make messes, don’t need to be walked -By JIM WINGARD, In Other Words, Friday, October 20, 2006

Everyone likes a good fish story, and most everyone realizes that for centuries one fish or another has been a source of enjoyment for mankind, not only as a delicious food item but for a form of recreation as well. This fish story is not about catching the fascinating finned creatures but about the more inert aspect.

There are two major groups of so-called “tropical fish,” saltwater fish and freshwater fish. As this relates to aquariums, it seems that freshwater are the most common of the two, partly because of the low acquisition cost and low maintenance. Why would anyone want to have fish in captivity housed in a transparent container in their home? Well, only those who have owned an aquarium and have experienced first-hand the joy and tranquility these aquatic animals can bring can answer this question. Fish owners I talked to described the beauty and relaxation achieved from this hobby.

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