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Oct 2, 2008

Do You Need Air Pumps in Planted Aquariums?

Some people think that plants need oxygen, but this is not true.
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Douglas DuHamel

Freshwater Fish Feature Writer

I have been in the tropical fish/aquarium hobby for the past 47 years. Over the years, I have bred over 300 species of tropical fish ranging from the common guppy to the most exotic African cichlids. It gives me great pleasure to educate up and coming young people in the hobby. Of course, any age can reap the benefits of the aquatic atmosphere!

Over the past 15 years, I've raised and tamed various breeds of birds from tiny finches to large parrots. Just like a new parent, I've been up all hours of the night hand-feeding baby birds. I would say that the most fulfilling aspect of raising birds is to take very tame birds to hospitals and let the patients interact with these fascinating creatures.

I'm an avid collector and re-seller of comics, horror and science fiction movies. It's very rewarding to find treasures in thrift stores, book stores and garage sales.

I am also a Correspondent at Orato.