Category Archives: fish tanks

Anemones are Getting Settled in their new home!

Posted on June 17, 2021 by jjspina

Where once there were three anemones, now there are two. We are still searching for the third anemone. I hope he surfaces soon to eat. They weren’t too expensive, thank goodness, $20 each. Some fish cost $50-$100 or more. We … Continue reading →

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Sad Day – Our Trigger fish and Dori, a Hippo Tang both passed!

Posted on June 15, 2021 by jjspina

I recently wrote a post about our cantankerous Trigger fish. He was quite a fellow and controlled the tank. Today we woke up to find him and his buddy, Dori, a Hippo Tang, both gone to the hereafter. So sad. … Continue reading →

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A Rascal of a Fish – our Trigger!

Posted on June 2, 2021 by jjspina

If you have been following me you know how much we care for our tropical fish and freshwater fish. My husband takes care of them and I just enjoy watching them. It takes a good deal of time and effort … Continue reading →

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A New Addition to Our Fish Tank!

Posted on May 10, 2020 by jjspina

We have a new baby fish (fry) – a swordtail was born in our fresh water fish tank. But before I tell you more about this little adorable fish, let me explain about the tank. We have a 7-gallon tank … Continue reading →

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Puffer the Boxfish is not Well!

Posted on April 18, 2020 by jjspina

At this writing our fish, Puffer the Boxfish, is not doing well. He is suffering from something and his days are numbered. My husband has been putting him in a bucket with a treatment for sick fish and letting him … Continue reading →

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Fish Are Pets too! New Additions to our Fish Tank!

Posted on January 23, 2020 by jjspina

While I have been working on my newest book in the Abby & Holly Series, my husband, John, has been taking care of our tropical fish tank. Here are many photos of it. It’s quite spectacular with all its colorful … Continue reading →

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A New Beta is Here!

Posted on September 19, 2019 by jjspina

If you have been reading my blog since 2013 you will already know about our fish tanks and all the lovely fish we have. I have done several posts about our pets. Check out this post about their personalities. We … Continue reading →

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Fish have Personalities too!

Posted on July 26, 2019 by jjspina

If you have been one of my readers you may know that my husband, John, and I have fish for pets, one tank of fresh water and one with 12 tropical fish. Fish do have personalities. Our 95-gallon tank has … Continue reading →

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Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab is climbing on Amazon!

Posted on July 22, 2018 by jjspina

CLARENCE HENRY  THE HERMIT CRAB IS CLIMBING ON AMAZON! Every so often I check my stats on Amazon. Today Clarence Henry is moving up. I hope he keeps going up! He is presently at #39 in Kindle Books. Amazon Best … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on April 27, 2017 by jjspina

Jerry the  Crabby Crayfish just won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award! I am so excited that my most popular book has received this presigious award! Best Books in the Category of CHILDREN’S INTEREST Jerry The Crabby Crayfish Janice Spina http://jemsbooks.com Here … Continue reading →

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