Scientists study breeding of pet fish to help protect reefs and fuel Florida's economy

Florida's pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in home aquariums are still taken from the wild.
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Red Aquarium Fish: 13 Types of Red Fish

Red fish are a favorite for both novice and expert fish enthusiasts alike, making them a popular choice for aquariums, large and small.
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Exotic pet fish are turning up in Kansas lakes, where do they come from?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Anglers are hooking some strange fish in Kansas that look like they belong in a personal aquarium rather than the local lake. 27 News got in touch with experts at the Kansas Department ...
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‘Armored’ river creature found in pet aquariums worldwide turns out to be new species

Scientists caught an “armored” river creature with a maze-like pattern, a popular aquarium pet, in Brazil and discovered a new species. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto In a river of northeastern Brazil ...
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Could keeping native species as pets save them from extinction? Here’s why it’s not that simple

Meg Edwards receives funding from the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and is a member of the Australian Mammal Society and Ecological Society of Australia.
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Pet store goldfish surviving winter conditions in Lake Erie, growing to enormous sizes

ERIE, Penn. (WKRC) — Pet store goldfish are not only surviving the harsh winter conditions of Lake Erie, but are thriving, officials said. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service posted a ...
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Scientists study breeding of pet fish to help protect reefs and fuel Florida’s economy

Florida’s pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in home aquariums are still taken from the wild. Researchers at UF/IFAS want to change that by helping fish farmers breed popular ...