Koi fishponds are great hobbies, but it takes more than a pretty look to make it rewarding. You will need the right equipment to keep the pond attractive and to keep the fish healthy. One of the things you will need is the right filter. The variety of Koi pond filters can be confusing to
The Crystal Red Shrimp is not at all a difficult species to breed as some may believe. Crystal Red Shrimp can breed just as readily as most other Caridina species. It will also produce just as many offspring given that the water is clean and the parameters are suited for this species.The babies of the
What is the best way to figure out what betta fish eat? Feed them! I am just kidding here, but you can not feed your fish whatever you feel like or whatever he will devour. When I got my first betta fish, I was giving him the wrong food – but he devoured it in
Saltwater aquariums come in all shapes and sizes. Some hobbyists enjoy keeping a fish only tank while others strive to maintain an ecosystem as similar to the ocean floor as possible, called reef aquariums. Although hobbyists who keep reef aquariums usually have a minimal number of fish, each of the hobbyists must appropriately introduce new
Aquariums are wonderful in the home, but they can be extremely costly. However, plastic fish tanks can be a great alternative, making for a wonderful gift for a child who also gets a new pet. When purchasing such a tank, however, ensure its size will be able to accommodate all the accessories and the type
1. Temperature Maintain the water temperature on aquatic organisms is the primary factor necessary for life, temperature changes will cause all of a series of changes in environmental factors, directly affect the survival of aquatic organisms. In addition to temperature effects on the environment, but also to aquatic organisms have a significant impact in itself.
Every new aquarium setup must go through a cycling period. What does that mean? It is a process that builds up a beneficial bacterial colony in the filter media and the gravel. This bacteria converts harmful ammonia and nitrite into nitrates, and until a large enough number of nitrifying bacteria is reached in a new
A typical oversight of many beginner aquarists is the use of a heater in their tank, but just like the filters, heaters are a major component of a healthy environment for your fish. One of the most important aspects of having a thriving tropical aquarium is to keep the water temperature at a good level.
Yes, the most important thing for your new freshwater fish tank is changing the water. Why? Well, water changes involve more than just removing water from the tank and replacing it. You have to consider the condition of the water you are replacing it with, and the amount of water to remove. These can affect
Scientific Name(s): Synodontis multipunctatus Common Name(s): Cuckoo Catfish Family: Mochokidae Species Type: African Catfish Maximum Size: 6 inches Life Span: 15 years Natural Habitat: East African Lake Tanganyika Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Tank Region: Bottom Possible Tank Mates: This fish does well with African Cichlids from any lake. Description: A very attractively patterned catfish
