On the tenth of Christmas,
my true love sent to me

Ten Loaches leaping,
Nine Danios dancing,
Eight Marbled Mollies,
Seven Swords a-swimming,
Six Angels laying,
Five Golden Barbs,
Four calling Gouramis,
Three Salmon hens,
Two aquatic gloves,
And a purple fish in a pine tree!

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12 Days of Christmas Decorations
12 Trees and Shrubs of Christmas
12 Days of Kindness
12 Days of Christmas Babies
12 Days of Young Adult Parenting Tips
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12 Days of Christmas Coloring
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Tis the season of giving, and many people will be giving, or receiving, new fish for the holiday. Wondering how long those new fish will live? While there is no way to be sure of the exact number of years your fish will be around, this fish lifespan list will give you a general idea of average lifespan of aquarium fish.

On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine Danios dancing,
Eight Marbled Mollies,
Seven Swords a-swimming,
Six Angels laying,
Five Golden Barbs,
Four calling Gouramis,
Three Salmon hens,
Two aquatic gloves,
And a purple fish in a pine tree!

More Christmas Cheer
12 Days of Christmas Cats
12 Laundry Stains of Christmas
12 Days of Flea Market Finds
12 Days of Christmas Decorations
12 Trees and Shrubs of Christmas
12 Days of Kindness
12 Days of Christmas Babies
12 Days of Young Adult Parenting Tips
12 Days of Child Parenting Ideas
12 Days of Christmas Coloring
12 Days of Christmas Crafts

Frequently overlooked, water testing should be a part of your regular aquarium maintenance program. Not sure what you should test for, and why? Here are the basics of water testing.