Definition of tropical fish
: any of various small usually showy fishes of tropical origin often kept in a tropical aquarium
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The tropical fish migrates from Florida to Texas when the water is warmer.
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Paul Smith’s take on the trend features a mix of bright flowers and tropical fish that feels like a psychedelic snorkeling adventure committed to fabric.
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Chin Tiki, while not as extravagant as Mauna Loa, was loaded with Polynesian decor: artificial palms, bamboo, coconuts, servers wearing leis over sarongs, and even little bridges over pools of tropical fish.
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If tropical fish bore you, the reef also includes underwater ruins such as sunken ships and planes from World War II.
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Beyond his work world, his interests included tropical fish and in the last years of his life, the library became his hobby.
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But the reserves can only last so long, which means high winds and flooding in Florida have a very real impact on the wellbeing of tropical fish in Ohio.
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Activists say taking tropical fish from reefs harms the ecosystem.
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First Known Use of tropical fish
1931
TROPICAL FISH Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of tropical fish for English Language Learners
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: a small, brightly colored fish that lives in warm water in tropical areas
TROPICAL FISH Defined for Kids
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Definition of tropical fish for Students
: a small often brightly colored fish kept in aquariums
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See words that rhyme with tropical fish Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about tropical fish
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