I need help with naming my essay. I did a descriptive, step-by-step essay about setting up a freshwater aquarium, including the process of the nitrogen cycle. Now all I have left is a title and I'm stumped! I need lots and lots of suggestions!! =)
Thanks, Amanda
2007-01-25 06:58:27 · 11 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Another thing, the essay is supposed to be about describing something that looks easy to do, but it all reality, is very hard! Like most people just put water in and you get fish. Well, they don't realize about the nitrogen cycle or anything like that, that it is hard work.
I've thought about titles like, "if i knew then what i know now" or "you don't know what you don't know" or "fish aren't supposed ot be this difficult!" .. but they're just too long, i want something short and to the point.
2007-01-25 07:08:34 · update #1
How about: "How to set-up a freshwater aquarium"? lol, okay, I'm guessing you want something a little more clever than that.
How about something liiiike...
"Taking the plunge." or "Fill 'er up and..." or "There's more to it than just water" or "If I were a goldfish" and then underneath in smaller text "this is how I would want my home".
That's the best I can come up with. Anyone else? :D
2007-01-25 07:06:25 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
A 10 gallon tank is a good starter aquarium. They are small and can only fit a few fish, but they're great practice. Guppies do great in a 10 gallon. They will breed like crazy though. I would recommend getting all males. If you would like to do a tank with all guppies then I wouldn't put more than 8 in the tank. Guppies are tropical fish so a heater will be need to keep the tank at 75-78F. Green pufferfish aren't recommended for beginners. Peacock spiny eels need at least 20 gallons. Black skirt tetras can live in a 10 gallon, but do better in 20 gallons because they are active fish. Like the guppies they also require heaters. They are schooling fish and do best in groups of 6 or more. Black moor goldfish are coldwater fish and do not need a heater. To keep fancy goldfish you need 20 gallons for the first fish and then 10 for every other. They need double filtration to keep their tank clean. They are messy fish. Comet goldfish get very large and need at least 55 gallons for a pair. They are active fish and need lots of room to thrive. They are better off kept as pond fish. Mollies are similar to the guppies. They are livebearers so again I recommend same sexed groups. For a 10 gallon tank I wouldn't keep more than 3 mollies. They would be better off in at least a 15-20 gallon tank. They also require a heater. I don't know too much about rainbowfish, but I would say you could possibly keep a pair in a 10 gallon. Make sure you cycle the tank before adding fish. Type in the nitrogen cycle on google to learn how to cycle a tank.
2016-05-23 23:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting coincidence. While in college in a creative writing class, I selected tropical fish as the topic for a few essays.
:the first was a description about how to set up an aquarium
for the red-bellied piranha. It was 3-4 pages and titled:
'An Environment for the Piranha Peaceful'.
:the second was description/comparison about odd types
of fish in this hobby, ie: mudskippers vs leaf fish vs archer
fish vs blind cave fish; titled: 'Aquarium Community of
Oddball Fishes'.
These were not the real titles-I can't remember exactly-
but might help your imagination...(ie, peaceful vs piranha)!
Yes, it is frustrating when one writes a good piece but
is blocked
for a title. Rest your mind for awhile, take a walk and soon
a lightbulb may light up in your head. It wouldn't surprise
me if you come up with a real catchy title.
Whenever Ben Franklin was stumped for an idea or solution,
he always got his mind off the subject-even to the point of
napping at a picnic...of all places. But it worked!
2007-01-25 08:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by antonio bigfish baccala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fresh Water Aquarium Assembly
How To Set Up A Fresh Water Aquarium
Setting Up A Fresh Water Aquarium
Assembling A Fresh Water Aquarium
Important Aspects of Fresh Water Aquariums
Learn How To Put Together A Fresh Water Aquarium
2007-01-25 07:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by sarai_kristi 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I like the title "The Handyman's Aquarium." May sound a little corny and obvious but it works. Essays don't have to be too hard. Good luck!
2007-01-25 07:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jerkchicken 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"how to set up a freshwater aquarium"
"simple steps to giving your freshwater fish the home of it's dreams"
"the freshwater aquarium:a step-by-step guide to make it work"
lol, i love coming up with cheesey, melodramatic titles for essays.
2007-01-25 07:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by answer away 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I like Zoe's "There's more to it than just water". Maybe you could call it "Freshwater Fish: You Need More than Just Water"
2007-01-25 07:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by MaryJane 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How about
"Don't just add water"
"There's more than one way to Rope a fish"
"Water, Water everywhere"
"Get out of the goldfish bowl please"
"Let's get tanked (Ok that one might not go over really well, but it is funny!) or "Let's get tanked together!"
"tanked fish"
ok I'll try to think of more.
2007-01-25 08:08:43 · answer #8 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
setting up a freshwater aquarium,
2007-01-25 07:05:11 · answer #9 · answered by Doug 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
"My Freshwater Aquarium: How I Did It".
2007-01-25 07:05:47 · answer #10 · answered by Steven D 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋