April 13, 2010
- Tips You Can Use To Defeat Cloudy Aquarium Water
A fish tank with cloudy water really does defeat the purpose of an aquarium. There is nothing relaxing about fish swimming through discolored, cloudy and even smelly water. In this article, we will take a look at the different types of cloudy water and how to make sure you never have cloudy aquarium water.
April 5, 2010
- Finding Where The Fish Hides
Before you attempt to catch fish, you need to find out where they are. Remember that fish are found nearly everywhere there is water with sufficient levels of food, oxygen, and cover. (…)
April 4, 2010
- How To Get Started With Owning Fish
You may be interested to learn that the past time of keeping fish as pets has been around for far longer than you may think.
April 2, 2010
- Tips on Aquarium Care and Cleaning
The proper care and cleaning of your aquarium is the most important, yet most overlooked aspect of owning an aquarium. (…)
- All about Care for an Acrylic Aquarium Kit
The practice of keeping aquariums came about in the late 1800's. They were fairly crude. Usually these ancient aquariums only had one side that was made of glass, with the other three sides being made of metal or wood. Most aquariums consisted of fish that were native to the region of its owner simply because of availability. Also most old school fish tanks contained only fresh water fish. (…)
February 11, 2010
- My Fish At Home Are Very Healthy
Compared to other things, aquariums usually require very little care and daily attention. In fact, if you started maintenance on your aquarium by the time you begin reading this article, you will probably have been through before you even finish the article. So what is involved in aquarium care? We are going to look at four aspects of aquarium care that you will find very beneficial.
February 8, 2010
- Choosing and Maintaining An Aquarium For Your Child
Fish are perfect for first pets. They are silent, contained, and not messy. They also allow children to learn responsibility over pets (in terms of aquarium maintenance) and can let them build up their skills toward tending to a more complex pet. You may have to start by cleaning the tank yourself and having your child help with small tasks before they can eventually fully take over.
January 28, 2010
- Important Tips on Angelfish Care
Angelfish are cataloged in one of the largest families of vertebrates on Earth. The family Cichlidae is comprised of over 1,300 classified species in 220 assorted genera. New species are found and identified every year. It is estimated that there may be as many as 3,000 species that fall within the scientific classification of this family. This family, more commonly known as cichlids, also includes oscars, discus and tilapias. Many sources will tell you that angelfish are endemic to the Amazon River. While this is in fact true, this species is also native to both the Orinoco River and Essequibo River basins. Angelfish populations are common throughout Guyana, Venezuela, and Columbia as well as Brazil.
January 24, 2010
- There's A Lot Of Work With Buying A New Aquarium
As you might have guessed, this article is intended to inform you of some of the most important parts of starting a new aquarium. You might learn as you are going through the ordeal, that getting a project like this started, will take a good deal of work and planning. If you do all of the planning in advance and you are aware of all the aspects later described, you will be better suited to get your aquarium up and running sooner.
January 1, 2010
- Tips For Algae Control In Your Pond Or Aquarium
If you have an aquarium or type of outdoor water feature then you will understand the struggle of algae control. Algae tend to grow in these types of environments because they have plenty of food and light. In order to stop algae growth you need to restrict these basic growth needs or use products, many eco-friendly ones are available, which will stop algae from growing.
November 29, 2009
- An Aquarium That You Can Count On
To any aquarium hobbyist, the exciting and creative time to be had building your own little underwater fantasyland often can feel let down by what follows: watching a week's pall of dirt and dullness settling over everything that you prized for its clear color and healthful liveliness. The joy of building and owning a beautiful aquarium asks of only a small sacrifice: the will to work some regular time for cleaning into your schedule, as you would to walk your air breathing pets. Aquarium maintenance as it happens, deals with more than merely a good scrubbing for everything in sight that is slimy; you need to know any little about water chemistry and the biological requirements for healthy fish life as well.
- How To Keep Your Aquarium Cold
People have owned home aquariums for centuries, and arguably, their fish and aquatic setups got along very well without aid from the modern contraptions you would find at any self-respecting aquarium supplies dealer today. These new devices available today, the aquariums chiller, the powerful lighting or the protein skimmer, were not just thought up by bright marketing departments to part you from that last dollar; these were made for the true aquarium enthusiast, one who tries to expand his aquarist's horizons delving into areas of aquarium-building heretofore unexplored: raising saltwater coral reefs, or raising exotic fish from cooler climes.
- How To Make Your Aquarium Fancy
Making up an aquarium at home used to be so simple; any hopeful aquarist who could put together a reasonable arrangement of aquatic plants, a few funny pebbles and a little plastic castle in a glass box could end up looking like a sensitive guy for his trouble. If you have ever seen the ethereal and exquisite effects of Japanese aquarium decor though, you know how real the artistry involved in aquascaping is. The organic and harmonious look achieved in Japanese aquarium decor principles often makes people imagine that these are actual attempts at re-creating a biotope, the habitat of an actual ecological community. As tempting as it is to imagine that, these are as man-made as anything you would see in any modern aquarium, and sometimes they are inspired by landscapes you would see above water to boot.
November 28, 2009
- Gravel In your Tank
The size of the gravel is a vital piece of the puzzle for your tank. Having the wrong size of gravel can make owning a fish tank a hassle. This can be easily avoided with a few simple steps. The size of the grave usually depends on your tank and fish.
November 27, 2009
- How To Buy An Aquarium
An 100 gallon aquarium holds a large amount of water. If people are serious about having many fish for pets, they may purchase a 100 gallon aquarium. These aquariums stay cleaner longer than smaller models. An 100 gallon aquarium is good for fish as well as aquatic gardens including reefs and treasure chests. Some 100 gallon tanks are featured in restaurants, casinos, boats and office buildings as an elegant touch.
- Adding Water To Your Tank
Every week water must be added to your fish tank, because of evaporation. A few tips can help your tank be happy and healthy. To have successful replenishing of the tank water you need to know the type of water, type of fish, and how to get the type of water.
November 23, 2009
- What Kind of Fish to Get for Your New Aquarium
If you have just decided to set up an aquarium, the number one question on your mind must be what kind of fish should I get? When you look at your choices in the pet store, you realize that it will not be easy to make that decision.
November 22, 2009
- Don't Buy Aquariums - Untill You've Seen This Sensation of Aquariums For Sale
Fish aquariums are great to own and take care for as a hobby. These aquariums have come along way from the rectangular tanks we grew up with. Now when you look to buy aquariums you will see some very unique aquariums for sale. They come in many different shapes and sizes today.
- Troublesome Fish
Being an avid aquarist can be very satisfying or stressful, depending on the knowledge you have in fish. Knowledge can be very helpful, but not always solve the problem. A book may tell you that a certain type of fish can go with this type of fish, but this is not always the case. First hand experience is the best way to get the hang of being an aquarium hobbies. Fish can act differently for a number of reasons, and even for some unexplainable reasons.
November 11, 2009
- Why Aquarium Water Testing is Important
Water testing is one of the most important practices for keeping your aquarium safe for your fish. If you are just setting up an aquarium, wait for several days before adding the fish. You should then monitor the water quality carefully as the nitrogen cycle begins by testing the water daily. You can help the cycle along with a product like EcoBio-Block. The first stage of the cycle will include an ammonia spike. The second stage will show a nitrite spike as the ammonia is converted to nitrite. All of these can be determined with water quality tests.
