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How to Care for Shubunkin Goldfish
With the appearance of miniature koi, shubunkin goldfish look like delicate exotic fish. In fact, they are nearly as hardy as aquarium goldfish. This is a large breed that needs plenty of space. With a large enough tank, at least 10 gallons of space for each fish, and the right conditions, this vari
Are Custom Built Aquariums Good for You?
Are you making plans to set up a fish tank or aquarium at your home? You may be interested in enhancing the appearance of home or business. So you want to go ahead with your fish-keeping hobby.
How to Feed Mosquito Larvae to Goldfish
Goldfish are omnivorous fish that eat a wide variety of foods in nature. They are beneficial pets in outdoor water gardens and ponds because they help control mosquito populations around home landscapes by feeding on mosquito larvae. Pet goldfish kept indoors, however, require special care. You must
How Can pH Affect Your Fish?
Fish and other aquatic animal and plant life require the water they live in to be a certain pH level in order to be healthy. If the pH level is too low or too high, it can make fish sick, even kill them. A low pH means that the water is acidic; a high pH means that the water is alkaline.
How to Breed Green Chromis
Green chromis, also known as blue green chromis or blue green damselfish, are a type of saltwater damselfish. Green chromis are known as hardy, easy-to-care-for schooling fish. Green chromis stay small, only growing to about 3 inches in length, and can stand a wide variety of water conditions. Al
Types of Tropical Fish Diseases
Rearing tropical fish is fast becoming many people's hobby and life style. It is because it can be very rewarding and relaxing when you sit back and enjoy the vibrant color of your aquarium at the end of the day.
How to Get Rid of Nitrites in a 10 Gallon Tank
Nitrites are the second stage of the nitrogen cycle of an aquarium. In a healthy, mature aquarium, toxic ammonia from fish waste and decaying food is quickly converted into less harmful nitrites,which then become relatively harmless nitrates. Nitrites and nitrates are removed from the aquarium durin
A Salt Water Aquarium and Choosing Your Fish - Some Helpful Strategies
So you are planning on setting up a home salt water aquarium, and you are in the planning stage of deciding what type of fish to buy. Since you can not always trust the well meaning people who work in the pet store, as they may not be very experienced, you do some of your own research. This article
Saltwater Aquarium Substrate Ideas
Gravel is a very common substrate for aquariums.gravel pattern image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comSubstrate is what lays on the bottom of any aquarium and serves several different purposes: it can be aesthetic, giving your aquarium a naturalistic (or decorative) look or it can be...
A Few Things About Tropical Aquariums
There isn't a fish which doesn't need your attention and your care. These are probably some of the most sensitive creatures on the entire globe, which is why you should be careful how you treat them and what conditions you provide for them. When it comes to tropical fish, there is no way y
Proper Adjustment of the ASM G6 Protein Skimmer
Protein skimmers help maintain the health of a saltwater aquarium by using air bubbles to remove waste by-products. Proteins cling to the surface of the bubbles, which carry them to the surface. The ASM G6 protein skimmer is constructed of extruded PVC tubing and injection-molded plastic, and incorp
Grants for Building Fish Ponds in Alabama
Fish ponds contribute to Alabama's freshwater ecology. They provide both recreational opportunities and environmental benefits. In some parts of the state, ponds serve as the only available fishing source. If you're interested in building a fish pond in Alabama, grants and assistance programs may h
What You Should Know About Feeding Mysis Shrimp to Your Salt Water Aquarium?
If you don't already know it, feeding frozen mysis shrimp to your salt water aquarium is a great source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids for your salt water fish. However, there are a few things that you should know.
Eheim Filters For the Home Aquarium
As a pioneer for modern aquarium technology Eheim has been making top of the line aquarium fitlers for decades. With products ranging from external canister filters to heaters and light systems Eheim sets the standard and you can be sure that quality comes with every purchase.
How to Farm Bloodworms (Glycera Dibranchiata)
Bloodworms are an excellent form of bait for fishermen, or food for fish kept as pets. The worms are rich in hemoglobin, which attracts the fish, and provides a high quality source of iron in their diet. When fully grown the worms are about an inch in length, making them a suitable food for fish mea
How to keep happy and healthy bettas. (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Bettas are beautiful and fun pets. They add a little something extra to any home or office. Here are a few tips you need to know to keep your betta happy and healthy.
Centropyge - Smaller Angelfish For Smaller Aquariums
Angelfish from the genus centropyge are seen as the ideal angelfish for those with smaller than usual marine aquariums. While larger tanks can be absolutely stunning if done right, maintenance can be pretty costly. They also take up a lot of space.
Discus Fish: How To Care For And Breed This Beautiful Species!
Are you interested in raising discus fish and want to know how to get started? This breed of fish is popular today, and many people have chosen to include them in their home aquariums. If you'd like to add them to your tank as well, there are a few things you'll need to know. The first is
Types of Systems for a CO2 Aquarium
CO2 Aquariums, also known as natural aquariums or planted aquariums, are aquariums containing actual plants growing inside the aquarium. A lot individuals are fond of this look better as it is authentic in place of using fake plants.
How to Best Take Care of Your Fish in Your New Artificial Environment
When you own custom fish tanks it is very important to keep your fish healthy. The confined space means that disease will spread rapidly through the aquarium if you don't take measures to prevent this happening. As your experience with fish grows, you will spot signs of illness early.