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Aquarium Log -- scalare
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Angelfish "scalare" being the first species of Pterophyllum to be described. It was also the name that the fish was known by in the trade for many years extra marks for the pun in the first couplet Sagittaria is a genus of common aquarium and house plants. ~30~

laterally compressed arrowheads lurking in the Sagittaria tall and thin predators regally pursuing their game

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Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick

Reviewed on January 16, 2004

good

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on December 16, 2003

They are my favorite fish, so elegant, they glide through the water like the angels they are named for. Beautiful poem.

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on December 13, 2003

Interesting write John....BHUWAN

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on December 13, 2003

Surprisely Angel fish are one of the fish that are known for picking on the others. Makes you wonder why they were not called, demon fish.

Nice write!

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on December 13, 2003

I always learn something when I read of your aquarium log's, John. That is a beautiful fishie too as is your short diddie here...Peace and Happy Holidays, Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on December 13, 2003

neat write! (((HUGS))) and love, your tx. friend, karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on December 13, 2003

Thanks for sharing your fishy stories John!!

I really enjoy them!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on December 13, 2003

Love your aquarium series, John.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on December 13, 2003

Interesting and thought-provoking piece!

May Lu a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

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