Category Archives: fish tanks

Sebas Jr. the Hermit Crab is at it again!

Posted on April 13, 2022 by jjspina

Having a hermit crab is exciting. Sebas Jr. is always into something. Lately John has been dropping clams into the tank for him to eat. Hermit crabs like to hunt for their food and especially love shellfish like clams. We … Continue reading →

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Hermit Crab – the Cleaner is at it again!

Posted on March 29, 2022 by jjspina

Recently we purchased a Hermit Crab, Sebas Jr. to add to our saltwater tank. Hermit crabs are known to be excellent cleaners of the bottom of tanks. Well, I have to share that Sebas is doing a superb job so … Continue reading →

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New Additions to our Freshwater Tank!

Posted on March 28, 2022 by jjspina

Recently we had some of our freshwater fish die off – Mollies. It is always hard to see this happen. They are, after all, our pets. Completely different in every way from cats, dogs, gerbils, birds, etc. But they are … Continue reading →

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Sad News about our Pets in our Aquariums!

Posted on March 23, 2022 by jjspina

We have, unfortunately, lost our beloved Puffer fish from our saltwater tank. I guess it was his time to pass. So sad. Here is a photo I snapped a while ago. He was sweet and had the biggest blue eyes … Continue reading →

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Some New Activity in our Saltwater Fish Tank!

Posted on November 2, 2021 by jjspina

I know some of you are fascinated by our fish. That is why I put in a post every so often to introduce new fish and happenings in our tank. It is a fascinating environment to watch as the new … Continue reading →

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Some New Additions to Our Fish Tank!

Posted on September 20, 2021 by jjspina

We have had so many changes in our fish tank recently. Some fish don’t last as long as others due to stress, changes in the water from the store tank where they were purchased or not compatible with other fish … Continue reading →

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More Additions to Saltwater Tank!

Posted on July 19, 2021 by jjspina

Life in a 95-gallon saltwater tank is fleeting. If you have been reading my posts about our fish tank you will note that we had three anemones. They were flourishing and happy but they are no longer here. They passed. … Continue reading →

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Some More Fish Added to our Tank!

Posted on July 9, 2021 by jjspina

We now have two clown fish, three anemones, a Foxface, Lubbock’s Fancy Wrasse, Gold Spotted Rabbit Fish, a Coral Beauty and a Gamma. They all appeared so far to be getting along. I think the anemones are trying to entice … Continue reading →

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New Additions to our Saltwater Tank!

Posted on July 6, 2021 by jjspina

Our 95-gallon saltwater tank is looking so empty with just two clown fish who like to hide and three anemones who like to move around. The anemones are not entirely happy in their new home. If they have a tendency … Continue reading →

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Anemones – Down to Two – Still no hosting by Clown Fish!

Posted on June 23, 2021 by jjspina

But wait! I see the third anemone hiding in between the rocks and spaces! Hurray! We thought we lost it! Here is a photo of the three of them once again! So relieved! They keep moving around though we don’t … Continue reading →

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