In microscopic and unusual close-up scenes and animation, we see how fish breathe, hear, feel, smell and swim. A boy shows how to set up and maintain an aquarium, using the proper amount of water, plants and food for the goldfish and other animal life it contains.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311993
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Physiology
Animals & Wildlife → Aquariums
Animals & Wildlife → Aquatic biology
Animals & Wildlife → Children and animals
Animals & Wildlife → Fishes - Juvenile films
Animals & Wildlife → Marine fauna
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine fauna
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and animals
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)