Articles for tag: Ambergris Caye, Belize, Feeding Fish

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Snorkeling in Belize

The small country of Belize has some of the greatest snorkeling in the world. Belize is not just a snorkeling paradise-it also has Maya ruins, a pristine rain forest, and miles of sandy beaches. Belize is home to the world’s second largest barrier reef, the 185 mile long Belize Barrier Reef, much of it unexplored ...

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What You Need to Know About Comet Goldfish

Comet goldfish look like common goldfish, only they are sleeker and have a larger tail. They have become as common as common goldfish in the pet trade and are often sold as feeder fish. Those with spectacular coloration are singled out to be sold as pets and at a higher price. Some fish sold as ...

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Feeding Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Anyone who’s had a fish tank in their lifetime knows that there is a huge variety of fish foods available in the market today. Most everyone knows about the common fish flakes, but there are so many other types of foods to try out and can be found at just about any pet store. There ...

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Summer Flounder Fishing Tips

One Atlantic Coast fish that bites throughout the summer is the flounder, and fishing for them is something of an art form. Summer flounder (known in the northern states as fluke) slowly prowl the waters from Maine to the Carolinas, while from the Carolinas south to the Gulf their cousins the southern flounder gather to ...

Top 10 Summer Jobs for Teens

For teens, summer is the perfect time to make some extra cash. Of course, there are the typical summer jobs like lifeguarding and waitressing, which require large time commitments and low-pay. Then, there are the excellent summer jobs that offer plenty of earning potential while maintaining your free and flexible schedule. Babysitting According to payscale.com, ...

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How to Feed Red Eared Slider Turtles

Feeding Red Eared Slider Turtles begins with understanding that they are omnivores. Omnivores are animals that eat a diet of both meat and plants. But, they must be fed correctly to remain healthy. Young red eared sliders have a different diet, they need to be fed more protein while adult red eared sliders need to ...

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The Problem with Commercial Fish Farming

I came across a rather disturbing article a couple of weeks ago that stated if current trends continue, then all fish in the world’s oceans will be gone by 2050. Whether or not that is an accurate assessment, the fact remains that over-fishing and pollution are posing an ever-increasing threat to commercial fish populations. In ...

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What Does Normal Common Plecostomus Poop Look Like?

“Rena, come look at Mr. Big Fish!” cried my mother. Mr. Big Fish is our adopted 9 inch long common plecostomus. “I think his intestines are falling out!” I looked at Mr. Big Fish and had to gently break it to my Mom that no, his intestines were not falling out. He was just pooping ...