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1999 Features

12/02/99 - Y2K Aquaria
Are you prepared for the big day? Tips for keeping your fish safe and sound.

11/22/99 - Harlequins
Small and active, these rosaboras are a great addition to a community tank.

11/08/99 - Horse faced Loach
The name says it all - a loach for horse lovers!

10/25/99 - Blind Cave Fish
These friendly tetras don't seem to miss life without eyes.

10/18/99 - Characins - Part 9 of 9
Part nine of the Characin series ends with a profile of the carnivorus Piranha.

10/11/99 - Characins - Part 8 of 9
Part eight of the Characin series describes the gentle Silver Dollars and Pacus.

10/04/99 - Characins - Part 7 of 9
Part seven of the Characin series describes the tiny and timid Pencilfish.

09/27/99 - Characins - Part 6 of 9
Part six of the Characin series describes the Headstanding fish of the Anomostus family.

09/20/99 - Characins - Part 5 of 9
Part five of the Characin series describes the "flying" hachetfish.

09/13/99 - Characins - Part 4 of 9
Part four of the series describes the large and prolific American Tetra family.

09/06/99 - Characins - Part 3 of 9
Part three of the series describes the African Tetra species.

08/30/99 - Characins - Part 2 of 9
Part two of the series describes the various families that make up the Characin "clan".

08/23/99 - Characins - Part 1 of 9
Learn about one of the oldest fish families in the first part of this series.

07/12/99 - Diamond Tetra
The name fits - this tetra is as beautiful as a diamond.

06/28/99 - Gyotaku Fish Impressions
Explore the old Japanese art of making fish impressions.

06/21/99 - Glass Fish
One of the controversial "painted" fish that is a hot seller in pet shops.

06/07/99 - Zebra Danio
A classic freshwater schooling fish that everyone should try.

05/24/99 - Star Wars Fish
Long ago in a swamp far far away .......

05/03/99 - Boseman's Rainbow
Fish Facts focuses on one of the most striking of Rainbowfishes.

04/19/99 - Don't Buy it - Do It Yourself!
You can make just about anything yourself - all you need is a little help.

04/05/99 - Here Come The Fish
Fish aren't just for your aquarium anymore, they are making a splash on the internet.

03/22/99 - Shedd's Aquarium
If you live near, or travel to Chicago, this is one aquarium worth spending a day at.

03/15/99 - Weather Loach
Can fish predict the weather? This one can! Read about it in this edition of Fish Facts.

03/01/99 - Underwater World
There's more to do at the Mall of America than just shop!

01/18/99 - Fish Trivia
Interesting facts about fish you won't see in Trivial Pursuit.

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