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Meanings
Noun
the hobby or practice of keeping fish in aquariums, ponds, or tanks
Beyond the definition
It is the hobby of keeping and caring for fish, usually in an aquarium or pond. It is more than simply putting fish in water. It involves keeping the water clean, choosing fish that can live well together, feeding them properly, and giving them the right environment. Someone who enjoys it often learns a lot about the needs of different kinds of fish and how to keep them healthy.
Fishkeeping is the hobby or practice of keeping and caring for fish, most often in aquariums, but sometimes in garden ponds or other controlled settings. It is not just about decoration. It includes setting up a suitable home for the fish, watching water quality, checking temperature, feeding the fish well, and choosing species that can live safely together. People who take part in it often learn about filters, plants, lighting, and the basic needs of freshwater or saltwater fish.
The practice has grown over time into a wide hobby with many styles. Some people keep simple community tanks at home, while others focus on planted tanks, breeding fish, or caring for marine species. In everyday use, the word usually refers to the home hobby of keeping aquarium fish, though it can also describe the general care and management of fish in enclosed environments.
You might hear someone say they are "into fishkeeping" when they mean they enjoy caring for aquarium fish as a hobby. You may also see phrases like "fishkeeping equipment" or "fishkeeping tips" in books, shops, and online guides for aquarium owners.
Examples
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Starting hobby
My uncle got into fishkeeping after he bought a small tank for his office.
- Phraseget into
become interested in and start doing
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Regular care
Fishkeeping can be relaxing, but it also takes time and regular care.
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Online advice
She joined an online fishkeeping forum to ask for advice about water quality.
See also
Similar
- aquarium keeping
- aquarium hobby
- aquaristics
Shades of meaning
- pond keeping
Contrast
- fish farming
- angling
Used with (collocations)
- freshwater fishkeeping
- marine fishkeeping
- tropical fishkeeping
- fishkeeping hobby
Word family
- fishkeeper
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Main spelling
- fishkeeping