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Yellow Swallowtail Angelfish
Males up to 7 in., females smaller. Except for Wrasses and some Triggerfish which may be a problem, other fish will react well. Minimum size tank for a female is 93 gal., for a male, 120 gal., for a pair at least 132 gal.. Best kept singly or in a male/female pairing. Found widespread from […]
Pets and Pregnancy
If you’re a pet lover and thinking about getting pregnant or already pregnant you may be wondering whether your family pet poses any risks to your pregnancy. Dogs don’t pose any health risks for you or your baby. A larger dog who is used to jumping on you may need to be trained to refrain […]