When did the Hongwu Emperor of China establish a porcelain company for goldfish?
The Hongwu Emperor of China established a porcelain company in 1369 that produced large porcelain tubs for maintaining goldfish.
Questions about Aquarium
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created the first balanced marine aquarium in London and when did she start?
Anne Thynne maintained stony corals and seaweed starting in 1846 to create the first balanced marine aquarium in London.
What year did Philip Henry Gosse launch the aquarium craze in England?
Philip Henry Gosse launched the aquarium craze in England in 1853 by creating and stocking the first public aquarium at the London Zoo.
When was the first mechanical aquarium air pump invented and what powered it?
The first mechanical aquarium air pump was invented around 1908 and was powered by running water instead of electricity.
How many freshwater fish do Americans own according to the 2005/2006 APPMA National Pet Owners Survey?
Figures from the 2005/2006 APPMA National Pet Owners Survey report that Americans own approximately 139 million freshwater fish.