Tag Archives: fish tanks

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 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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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 Review of Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on March 11, 2020 by jjspina

I am thrilled to receive this wonderful new review of my children’s book, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. This is why I write to see others enjoy my books! It’s thrilling to receive a review. If you love a book please … Continue reading →

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Meet Puffer the Boxfish!

Posted on March 9, 2020 by jjspina

Puffer is a Boxfish that lives in a 95 gallon saltwater fish tank in my home. He is quite a character. Recently Tori Zigler invited Puffer and me for an interview on her fascinating blog about animals. Here is the … 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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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab!

Posted on June 6, 2018 by jjspina

LIMERICKS FOR JEMSBOOKS! Here is a Limerick for one of my newest books #10 (2018), Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab, about a pet we had in one of our fish tanks (saltwater). I have had lots of fun writing limericks for … Continue reading →

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