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Aquarium Fish International - December 2010
FEATURES
20 BRACKISH PLANTS: MAKING THE TRANSITION
As long as they are acclimated to salt slowly, many plants can withstand brackish conditions.
By Stephen G. Noble

28 PLANTS FOR TALL TANKS
Tall planted tanks can be tricky, but here are some plant species that grow well in taller aquariums.
By David A. Lass





34 PLANTS FOR LOW-TECH TANKS
If you're a newcomer to plants - or just want a planted tank without all the work - go low light and low maintenance.
By Mike Hellweg

40 THREE MARINE TANKBUSTERS
The showstopping snapper, fusilier and grunt families can be kept in large home aquariums.
By Scott W. Michael

48 GUIDE TO GOLDFISH VARIETIES
In this guide, learn how to recognize goldfish varieties and their characteristics.
By Peter J. Ponzio

56 HATCHING BRINE SHRIMP
Mastering a simple time-tested technique can send you on your way to successfully raising this important fish food.
By Mike Hellweg

60 LAKE MALAWI'S METRIACLIMA ZEBRA
Understanding the natural habitat and behaviors of Metriaclima zebra is important to providing it with the correct aquarium conditions.
By Mary Bailey

102 POSTCARDS FROM MACNA 2010
By Clay Jackson

104 SPIKE UP YOUR AQUARIUM
Easy-to-care-for sea urchins add a wow factor to the average marine tank.
By Jean-Franois Hamel and Annie Mercier

114 POP-EYE
Prevent pop-eye from afflicting your fish, and learn how to deal with the condition if it occurs in your tank.
By Stephen G. Noble

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4 Freshwater Q&A
10 The Aquabotanist
14 Reef Aquarist
16 Adventures in Fish Breeding
66 Secrets to Society Success
68 Saltwater Q&A
70 FishKidz
128 Aquarist's Notebook:

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71 Buyer's Guide & Reader Reward
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84 AquaticMaestro
86 Wet Vet
88 Sand Mail
92 Popular Freshwater Tropicals
96 Reef Notes
98 Freshwater Forum
118 In the Fish Room
120 Species Profile: Desjardin's Sailfin Tang

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