Introduction If you want to start breeding fish, you need to identify the difference between the mommy fish and the daddy fish. For some fish species, dimorphic, identifying who is the mommy More »
There are different kinds of tropical fish and one has to be able to understand how to properly take care of them. Some make the mistake of buying a fish that they More »
Discus Fish are one of the most popular types of fishes to have in a freshwater aquarium. They are very colorful and they can also be the center attraction of your aquarium. More »
The Betta Fish Sickness Tail clamp Performance: fish are fin (tail fin-based) are glued together as the same can not be opened) Cause: Due to poor water quality or new water stimulation More »
When planning an aquarium, one of the key elements you will need is a large variety of aquarium plants. Aquarium plants are not only pleasing to look at but they also serve More »
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
Thinking of putting live aquarium plants in your fish tank with your goldfish? Go for it! Yes, you can add aquarium plants even though you have goldfish. I know many people think that goldfish will eat anything green and the live plants you add to your aquarium will be nothing but fish food. That’s not
If your looking for ways to disinfect or sterilize fish nets for your goldfish tank or fish pond you’ll learn how here. What do you do with fish nets that have become exposed to a variety of fish diseases? How do you clean and sterilize your fish nets? Did you know that you can easily transfer
