I agree with Peter that "Fishwatching" is incredibly relaxing as well =
as enjoyable and instructive - a lot can be learned about the =
ecological and social responses of fishes simply by sitting on the =
streambank and observing.Despite trying for the last 10 years or so to =
interest aquarists in our club in the "unattractive but interesting" =
species instead of (or as well as) the "pretty but often boring" there =
seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel lately.
However most local fish are easier to maintain as a small colony in =
outside pond culture rather than as aquarium subjects. Unfortunately =
pond culture has a lot more potential hazards to the security of the =
population sample. Also pond culture allows us to view the fish as in =
nature and allows the fish to behave in a 'more natural' way.
By the way, why don't so-called "Field Guides" offer top views of fish =
and notes for "fish-watchers" on recognition features from above and =
swimming patterns etc which we "enjoyers of fish in the wild" would find =
helpful when in unfamiliar territory? .
Bruce Hansen, ANGFA
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