Fish

There are probably hundreds of spectacular species of freshwater tropical fishes out there. The beauty and uniqueness of these creatures have drawn more and more people into fishkeeping and the hobby had become so popular all over the world.

Most fish owners, seeks out the very rare species for several reasons. Rare freshwater tropical fish are preferred by those who have the passion for the exotic. These people, who are mostly collectors, have the ‘eye for the unusual’. Others desire to preserve them from extinction. Those who are more inclined to business, buys the rare ones to breed them and make profits from them.

Among those what are thought of as rare freshwater tropical fishes are dwarf cichlids, livebearers, rainbow fish, labyrinth fish, killifish, gobies and gudgeons. Lake Tanganyika, Lake Malawi, Lake Victoria are those that are sought of because of their extraordinary colors. African cichlids are most admired for their fantastic beauty and charm. Siamese fighting fish and Poecilia reticulata are probably the best ones to show off with their splendid and brightly colored tails and wonderful contrast tints. But there are more out there if you do a little more digging in and want to be adventurous in your choice. You can find an overwhelming number of attractive rare species to explore with online. These rare and hard to find species for experts and hobbyists of all experience levels are not easily available in pet stores, but are mostly found in specialty online stores.

Places like Rare-tropicalfish.com, Karmafarmaquatics.net, Justrarefish.com, Tothefish.com and Reefhotspot.com are just among the few that offers such exotic creatures. It is hard to state the prices though since every kind is priced differently according to how difficult they are to obtain, where they come from, how they will be shipped, and a lot of considerations that goes with the cost. I must say there really aren’t that much places that has readily available rare freshwater tropical fishes, but if you know how to be resourceful, and would be willing to pay a few $$$ for it, you can actually own yourself the loveliest and most unique breeds in your showcase.

Getting the rarest may cost one a fortune. But whatever reason you have for wanting to purchase rare freshwater tropical fishes, may be well enough worth your money. After all, they are one of the world’s hidden gems. Seeing these lovely colored creatures would make one wanna pay any price for it.

If you ever find yourself in Fort Lauderdale with a craving for seafood, you won’t have to travel far. However, the massive number of restaurants available to choose from can seem a little daunting. So to make things easy, I have decided to introduce you to three of the best. When it comes to seafood, you can never go wrong with Red Lobster. Locate at 803 South University Drive, this is an instant classic. The atmosphere in Red Lobster is one of fine dinning. Even better than the décor, the food there is amazing. There is literally something for everyone, including the kids. Along with the traditional seafood dishes that one expects in such an establishment, there are also a variety of surprises as well. The Wood- Fire grilled entrees are delicious, the fish is always fresh and there are always menu specials as well. Red Lobster also has a Lighthouse menu, which offers a number of delicious smart meal choices. Reservations can be made by calling:
954-424-0406
If you are in the mood for seafood but not Red Lobster, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill, is another great choice for the seafood lover. What’s that? Mom is in the mood for seafood but dad wants a nice juicy burger? No worries. Along with the amazing shrimp, crab cakes and Tilapia, Flanigan’s also happens to serve great burgers. The cozy wood walling and the comfortable leather seating, definitely make this a great place to relax and enjoy a good meal. Another great thing about Flanigan’s, is that the cost won’t leave you breathless, the food however might. Flanigan’s has a great lunch menu with 7 amazing choices for just $4.99 up until 3pm. This is definitely a restaurant worth checking out. Flanigan’s seafood Bar and Grill is located at 2505 South University drive, need directions? Just call 954-964-3793.
Last but certainly not least, Charley’s Crab Waterside restaurant. This beautiful restaurant allows its dinners the pleasure of dinning while gazing out on the beautiful waterfront. The staff is more than happy to take your order. The mussels, scallops and their unique Lobster spring rolls, will keep you satisfied. There are various menu choices available for your every craving. Located at 3000 northeast, 32 ave. Reservations can be made at: 954-561-4800. So sit back enjoy the view and feast on the wonders abound.