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5 Types of Highly Agressive Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Highly agressive freshwater aquarium fish.

Highly agressive freshwater aquarium fish.

Many home aquarium enthusiasts enjoyed keeping a wide variety of fish in a community tank. Others find this too commonplace and prefer species tanks with highly aggressive freshwater aquarium fish. Needless to say, all aggressive fish would have to be kept with members of its own species or fish that it would not consider prey.

Highly Agressive Freshwater Aquarium Fish – Piranha

Everyone knows the story of the piranha fish. The South American terrors can strip the flesh from any animal or human that enters its domain. If you want the ultimate in highly aggressive freshwater aquarium fish, red belly or black bellied piranha’s are the way to go. (more…)

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How to Paint a Realistic Watercolor Fish Tank Background

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A store-bought fish tank background is usually a solid blue or black, or has a shiny aquarium scene complete with plants and rock pictures. While this solution to aquarium decor works, some desire a less picturesque backdrop. Creating a soft-focus yet still realistic watercolor fish tank background is a great solution.

Watercolor Fish Tank Background – Materials Needed

The most important material for the fish tank background is a piece of watercolor paper, or other suitable material, that covers the entire back side of your aquarium. You will also need watercolor paint in dark blues, greens, and black, water, and paintbrushes. Paper towels for clean up are also a great idea. To affix the fish tank background to your tank, double sided clear tape is ideal, although you can use regular tape as well.

How to Paint a Realistic Watercolor Fish Tank Background

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