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19/09/2025

19/09/2025

Fishkeeping is one of the world’s very first hobbies, with roots going back over 4,000 years! 🌍✨

📜 Ancient Origins (c. 2500 BC onwards):

• Mesopotamia & Egypt → Fish kept for food, rituals, and symbolism.

• China (~2000 BC) → Selective breeding of goldfish for beauty and culture.

• Romans → Marble tanks & water gardens, often keeping fish for the table.

🏛 The Victorian Era:
• Birth of ornamental aquariums in homes.
• Creation of the first public aquaria.
• Early science of fishkeeping → Robert Warrington studied tank cycling.

🌿 From sacred ponds of ancient times to today’s planted tanks, fishkeeping has always been a blend of nature, culture, and wonder.

19/09/2025

Now you know!

Alam mo ba? 🐟✨

Ang Iridescent Shark, na kilala rin bilang Hammer Head Catfish, ay hindi lang basta inaalagaan sa mga aquarium dahil sa kanilang makintab na kulay at kakaibang anyo. Kapag sila’y naproseso at inilalabas sa merkado, sila ang isdang kilala nating Cream Dory.

Sila ay isang uri ng freshwater catfish na likas na matatagpuan sa Mekong River sa Southeast Asia. Dahil mabilis silang lumaki at madaling paramihin, naging patok sila sa aquaculture. Kaya naman ang Cream Dory na madalas nating kainin ay galing mismo sa mga isdang ito.

Bukod pa riyan, paborito sila ng marami dahil sa malambot, puti, at halos walang tinik na laman—kaya perfect sila para sa mga putahe tulad ng fillet, fish and chips, o sweet and sour. Kaya’t ang isdang nakikita mong parang “shark” sa aquarium, maaari rin palang maging ulam sa plato mo! 🍴🐠

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