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How to Clean an Aquarium With Turtles in It
Turtles are interesting pets. Unlike dogs and parrots, they are not noisy and you can contain them within the confines of an aquarium. Turtles are, however, messy feeders and defecate in the water in which they swim. Uneaten turtle food, particularly pieces of raw meat or fish, pollute the water and
Natural Habitat for Tiger Barbs
Tiger barbs are common and popular freshwater aquarium fish prized for their beauty and liveliness. Follow these requirements to set up a happy aquarium environment for them.
How to Feed African Cichlids
African cichlids are tropical fish that hail from the lake sand rivers of Africa. They can range widely in color and size, but as a species they have colorations and markings that are unique from other fish. These markings make them extremely popular for hobby aquarium keepers across the country. Be
How To Choose Compatible Fish For Your Saltwater Aquarium
Choosing compatible fish can be a real challenge since there are so many saltwater fish available. What makes it even more difficult is people fall in love with fish. They visit an aquarium or pet store and find a fish in their favorite color, like bright purple, or it has an irresistible face, like
What Kind of Snail Is in My Saltwater Aquarium?
Saltwater snails are one of the largest class of organisms in the ocean. There are roughly 40,000 recognized species. Many saltwater hobbyists add these snails to their tanks to be used as a cleaning crew. Snails can cling to just about any surface, so as they climb and move along the tank, they hel
Good Algae Eater for a Cichlid Tank
Cichlids have a reputation for being aggressive and territorial, difficult fish to put into a community tank. Companion fish need to be carefully chosen for temperament and an ability to defend themselves. Algae eaters have a reputation as placid, easily intimidated creatures, but are popular with a
Should You Have a Coral Beauty Angelfish in Your Marine Tank
Coral Beauty Angelfish(Centropyge bispinosus) (a.k.a. Two-Spined Angelfish or Dusky Angelfish) is a highly popular salt-water aquarium addition because of its dark blue coloring found along its head and fins. The body is colored with an iridescent orange color accentuated by dark, vertical strips.
How to Add Fish to a Saltwater Tank
Saltwater fish are arguably far more beautiful than most freshwater fish; they often deliver a striking array of different colors that most freshwater species simply cannot match. However, they are much more difficult to care for, and are recommended only to experienced fish keepers who are up for t
The Essentials of Proper Betta Fish Care
Is the color from your Betta fish draining?Is he listless, or spending his days at the bottom of the tank?Chances are a few simple changes to your tank conditions could restore him to full health!Read on for some essential betta fish care tips.Your betta will thank you for it!
Top 10 Tips For Keeping Your Koi Carp Alive and Well
Over the years that I've had my koi pond and garden, I've made a few mistakes and a few discoveries in regard to keeping my koi friends healthy and alive. I've also managed to keep kids, animal and nasty bacteria at bay as well. Here are a few quick tips for keeping a healthy koi pond
How to Compare Aquarium Canister Filters
Choosing the proper filter for your aquarium is an important decision. Many things need to be factored considered when finding the filter that fits your particular needs. Some of these factors include tank size, whether it's a salt or fresh water tank, the types of fish in it and the types of plan
Choosing the Right Size Aquarium Tank
My own rule of thumb for any aquarium is 70 gallons. In various literature I've read over years that seems to be the starting point give or take 10 gallons. From experience larger tanks have yielded better over all results.
What Importance Is Nitrite & Nitrogen to a Fish Tank?
To maintain a balanced nitrogen aquarium cycle for your fish, it is important that nitrite levels are maintained at a low level, as nitrites are toxic and in large amounts can kill fish. The "nitrogen cycle" is the biological process that converts ammonia into nitrites and then into nitrates. The aq
Cichlid Fish
Cichlid fish are incredibly popular for aquarists due to how easy they are to take care of. Cichlid adapt quite well in the aquarium despite the fact that they come from Asian countries. There are hundreds of cichlid types with most of them brightly colored and therefore, incredibly entertaining whe
Plants for Freshwater Fish Aquariums
Natural plants have many advantages.GK Hart/Vikki Hart/Photodisc/Getty ImagesAdding live plants to your aquarium can give it a more natural look while providing important nutrients for your fish. Live plants are excellent sources of oxygen, necessary to keep your fish happy and healthy....
How to Mix Swordtail Fry Colors
Swordtails are one of the easier-to-keep tropical freshwater fish, making them suitable for beginners to "get their feet wet" in the aquarium-keeping hobby. Interestingly, swords are live-bearing fish, meaning they hold the eggs within their bodies until the eggs hatch, then release them into the su
Things for New Saltwater Aquariums
Saltwater aquariums add interest and serve as a dynamic focal point in any room. These aquariums are home to various types of marine organisms. Establishing a new saltwater aquarium requires that care be taken to create conditions that mimic the natural surroundings of a saltwater habitat. Supplies
The Cost of Starting a Freshwater Fish Aquarium
It's possible that just about every hobby out there includes some kind of cost or finance, and of course if it's a hobby then we tend not to worry too much about that cost. But strictly speaking, cost shouldn't be ignored or overlooked. The cost of starting up a freshwater fish aquari
What Is The Nitogen Cycle?
We've all seen salt water aquariums in books and on the internet as well as in our homes. They come in all sorts of sizes and shapes, some being enormous, then all the way down in size to a nano aquarium. Whatever size they are and whether they are fish only or reef, they rely on nature's
Aquarium Health Benefits
I have always found aquarium watching restful and try to put time aside every day to spend ten minutes or more just watching the fish. I have never doubted the freshwater aquarium health benefits and find that it takes my mind away from the pressures of daily life. Any negative thoughts left over fr