aquarium fish

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Yet these aquatic worms, which are common grub for aquarium fish, exemplify strength in numbers.

From Scientific American • Apr. 27, 2023

And second, when bacteria produce glue, they also form a chemical compound called ammonia — the same compound that can kill aquarium fish if the water isn't changed regularly.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2023

All are “vertically integrated” — they have harvesting and pulping capabilities as well as box-making plants and distribution networks — and most have grown, like predatory aquarium fish, by devouring their smaller peers.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2022

Experts hope to steer the aquarium fish trade away from wild-caught fish, which are often caught with poisons that can hurt coral ecosystems.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2022

I loved the pet store and Mr. Zimmerman and his wall of exotic aquarium fish.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King