February 11, 2010
- Beginners Guide To Setting Up A Fish Tank
This will be a beginners guide to setting up a tropical fish tank. You will need to take your time and make sure not to add fish to the tank right away as this could kill your fish. You must understand that it takes a little time for the water to fully cycle so your fish can live a long time and stay healthy.
December 25, 2009
- Review of a Premium Quality Aquarium Filter
For the home aquarium enthusiasts looking for a carefree and efficient filtration system, the Fluval 405 aquarium filters are capable of providing mechanical, chemical and biological filtration for aquariums up to 100 gallons, or 400 liters. The external multi-stage filtration system allows for quick, easy maintenance and cleaning, which is what makes the Fluval external canister filters popular for most home enthusiasts. Fluval has redesigned their filtration systems for complete use of the space in their aquarium filters, which optimizes water flow and filtration power.
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.
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
- 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 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
- Home Sweet Home
Whether it's your first aquarium or you are an expert aquarist, bringing fish home from the store can be a tricky task for everyone. Getting your fish home safely can be easy or very difficult. With a few steps your fish can arrive home and be happy and healthy. The distance to get your fish is a big factor in getting your pets home safely. Longer distance can cause hardships for the fish and yourself.
October 14, 2009
- Aquarium Canister Filters for Beginners
If you are new to taking care of an aquarium, you have probably heard of the benefits of using a canister filter. This filter has a variety of uses that many aquarium owners prefer using these to hang-on type filters. Although the canister filter has a compact design, it is capable of performing mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration.
October 5, 2009
- The Most Important Equipment for a Stable Aquarium
If there's one thing I wish I knew when I started running a saltwater aquarium, it would be how to use automatic equipment to keep my tank stable. (…)
September 12, 2009
- Proper Fish Tank Water Treatment For Healthy Fish
If you want to have healthy fish, you need to have the right type of water in your fish tank. Many people who are just beginning to set up a fish tank don't understand how important it is to test your water and treat it for any imbalances. You need to have the right water for your fish.
September 11, 2009
- Basic Types Of Protein Skimmers
Just like how you need fresh, clean air to breathe, so do the fish in your aquarium. Thus, water treatment and purification is essential in keeping your aquarium safe for your fish. One of the devices that can help you do that is a protein skimmer. Through this device, you take out organic wastes from the water and keep them from becoming ammonia and nitrates that can harm your fish.
September 9, 2009
- Choosing The Right Fish Tank For Your Home
For the soon-to-be owner of the home aquarium who has little to no education regarding fish and equipment that might be needed, it might be wish to do some reading before purchasing. Prior to the purchase of fish tanks or aquariums, one certainly should have some idea of what type of fish will be taking up their abode in this quarters. It could prove to be a costly mistake otherwise. Will the fish you decide upon have adequate space or perhaps too much space? These are points to be considered carefully. Once you have clarified this issue, you can move forward.
September 7, 2009
- Choosing The Right Fish Tank For Your Home
For the soon-to-be owner of the home aquarium who has little to no education regarding fish and equipment that might be needed, it might be wish to do some reading before purchasing. Prior to the purchase of fish tanks or aquariums, one certainly should have some idea of what type of fish will be taking up their abode in this quarters. It could prove to be a costly mistake otherwise. Will the fish you decide upon have adequate space or perhaps too much space? These are points to be considered carefully. Once you have clarified this issue, you can move forward.
September 5, 2009
- Japanese Koi Fish
Koi Fish Guide. Whilst the potential color variations are never ending, breeders have identified and named a number of particular categories. The most trendy group at the moment is Gosanke, which is made up of the Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku, and Showa Sanshoku varieties.The common carp is a tough little fish, and koi maintain that durability. Koi are cold-water fish, but benefit from being kept in the 15-25 degrees C (59-77 degrees F) range and do not react well to lengthy cold winters, their immune system switches off under 10 degrees Celsius.
August 26, 2009
- A Beginners Guide To Keeping A Clean And Healthy Freshwater Aquarium
Keeping the aquarium clean will ensure you some health fish. This means less time to treat them and more time to enjoy them. Taking care of the fish in the aquarium is not an easy task but if you get the hang of it, everything will go really easy. So use the proper equipment to clean the tank and use it well. There are a few tips and tricks that you can learn in order to be a good aquarium owner.
August 8, 2009
- How To Get Rid Of Algae In Your Aquarium
If you have had an aquarium at home for at least some time, you must have surely been faced with the problem of algae. Unfortunately, all fish owners will have to deal with it sooner or later. Algae can be divided into four major groups - blue green, brown, red-brush, and green.
August 2, 2009
- The Importance Of Choosing the Ideal Fish Tank Filter
If you have always planned on setting up an aquarium, you have to choose the necessary fish supplies carefully. There are various types of fish tank supplies available, all designed to cater to the needs of different fish species and different aquarium types. The web is home to some of the best retailers of supplies around — from fish tank filters and pumps to aquarium decorations.
July 27, 2009
- Requirements For Testing Water In A Freshwater Aquarium
Testing of water in a fresh water aquarium involves two steps, the first is when you first start an aquarium and the second stage is when the tank has already been established and you have fish in them.













