Category: Fish
This hard species of minnow is native to China and is quite popular in the aquarium trade. Because of their tolerance for a variety of water conditions, they are considered a good fish for the beginning aquarium hobbyist. They are also used in ponds to control mosquito larvae and will reproduce in these conditions if there are no other species of fish present.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Cloud_Mountain_minnow
http://www.petsource.org/aquatic-by-species/aquatic-fresh-water/3022-white-cloud.html
Hey, Fishlips!
If you’ve ever worn lipstick (or kissed anybody wearing lipstick), you’ve probably had fish scales on your lips. Of course you won’t find “herring scales from commercial fishing hauls” on the ingredients list of your cosmetics - they list it as the regal-sounding “pearl essence” or “pearlescence.” But why? Because the scales of silvery fish that capture and reflect light so beautifully in the water function the same way on your lips. So maybe next time somebody calls you “fish lips,” don’t jump to conclusions too quickly, maybe they mean it as a compliment!
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