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Definition of the term: Fish Only

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Definition: fish only • descriptive term • abbreviation - FO or F/O > Refers to a saltwater aquarium that only contains fish with non-living rocks, corals, shells, and/or other decorative items.

Being less complicated and easier to initially set up, Fish Only marine aquariums have traditionally been a beginner's type of aquarium.

Articles referencing Fish Only:

  • How to Plan a Saltwater System
    The first step in planning a saltwater aquarium is to decide what kind of system you want to keep. Fish-Only tanks are the simplest, but can be a starting point for a more complex system at a later time. ...
  • Tank Lighting - Fish-Only Tanks
    For the sake of simplicity, I will categorize this article into the two major subdivisions: fish-only and reef lighting...
  • What Is a Fish-Only System?
    Even though a fish-only or FO system is typically described as a saltwater aquarium that contains just that, only fish, it is not unusual to also have some algae and detritus eating crustaceans and ...

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