- Cycling an Aquarium With Household Ammonia by Nick Bynoth
With a new fish tank to cycle I was keen to try and get the job done as quickly as possible so after researching a fair bit on the internet I settled on using Household Ammonia to get the cycle going quickly. It seemed quite logical to me. Rather than putting fish food or a frozen prawn into the water as some people suggested why not short circuit the first step by just adding Ammonia rather than waiting for things to start decomposing.
- Fish, Aquariums and Skin Infections by Robert Herriman
There is a risk for skin infections for the fish aquarium enthusiast. Human infection with Mycobacterium marinum was first recognized a pathogen of aquarium fish about nine decades ago. It survives in both fresh and salt water in most parts of the world. It was once responsible for outbreaks of skin infection in swimming pools prior to the stricter pool disinfection we have now. M. marinum doesn’t survive a well chlorinated swimming pool.
- Setting Up an Aquarium – Don’t Procrastinate by Nick Bynoth
What are you waiting for? Setting up an aquarium is the best thing you will do this year.
- Marine Fish Tanks – The Basics of Keeping Salt Water Fish by Kate Johnson
There are some basic requirements you need to be aware of if you are considering getting a marine fish tank, or converting a tropical tank. Marine tanks require different equipment to fresh water tanks, with salt being the most obvious difference.
- Start a Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquarium But Don’t Forget to Finish It by John N Eddie
Starting a tropical freshwater fish aquarium is a great hobby and lots of folk do it. But lots of other folk start their aquarium but don’t get much further than that. Why? Because they forgot to research what they were doing, became deflated and gave up half way through. That just ain’t how it’s done folks.
- Aquarium Water Testing by Nick Bynoth
Ok. I’m a freshwater aquarium keeper so when I talk about aquarium water testing it is in the context of freshwater aquariums. Most aquarium stores will test water for you, and that is great when you first start out but very quickly you will need to be able to test your own water and test it as accurately as possible.
- How Many Fish in a Tank by Nick North
How many fish in a tank is a common question but not one that necessarily has a straight answer. One inch per gallon is the rule quoted by most people but does this actually work.
- Start a Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquarium – Get the Facts Not the Fiction by John N Eddie
When us folk start something we often do so based on pure assumption or what our best friends tell us. We like our best friends so we listen to them even though they may never have been involved in our new hobby. When you start a tropical freshwater fish aquarium you need the facts not assumption for success.
- How to Take Care of a Betta Fish – Tips For Beginners by T L Gallamore
Saving a Betta fish from a cramped plastic cup at the pet store is a noble move, but only as long as you can provide a better environment for it. This isn’t difficult, it’s just a matter of getting a hold of the right information. Below I’ve compile a few starter tips for you and pointed you towards a professional guide that has saved my fish’s life.
- An Introduction to Nano Reef Tanks by Lisa Turner
So what is the difference between a regular reef tank and a nano reef tank? A nano reef tank just refers to the size of the tank, usually being smaller than 20 gallons.
- Diagnosing Illnesses in the Tropical Tank & Choosing the Right Medication by Lindsay Coope
There is nothing worse that feeling you get at the first signs of disease in your tropical fish tank. Fear not, many fish ailments easy to treat, provided they are nipped in the bud at the first chance. Here’s a quick guide to some of more common diseases and treatments.
- There’s More to Starting a Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquarium Than Just Starting by John N Eddie
Researching your new hobby of starting a tropical freshwater fish aquarium before you actually start is vitally important as without that information you will most certainly fail not long after starting. This is slightly obvious but starting is only the beginning if you see what I mean. There’s more.
- Choosing a Freshwater Tropical Fish Aquarium by Ron Pasutto
How often have you been somewhere and seen a beautiful aquarium and thought I wish I had one of those. So after thinking about it you decide you would like a freshwater tropical fish aquarium…
- Setting Up a Freshwater Tropical Fish Aquarium by Ron Pasutto
Now that you have decided what size of tank you what and picked up everything you need to get started we can continue setting up your freshwater tropical fish aquarium. The first thing you will want to do is place the stand in your chosen location.
- Aquarium Maintenance Tips by Lisa Turner
A well maintained aquarium is the ideal environment for any fish or marine creature. Well maintained aquariums offer those who call it home a longer lifespan and a more enjoyable experience for those that call them friends. The most ideal way to keep an aquarium clean is with the right tools, knowing how to use them, and using them often.
- Breeding Koi Tips by Efe Giolla
Breeding koi is one big task most owners tend to forgo due to the number of risks it entails. Still, reproduction is very fulfilling, especially for pet owners, that some are, nonetheless, very much willing to risk it and go for it.
- Koi Pond Construction – Your To-Do List Before You Dig by Efe Giolla
Thinking about having koi as pets and maybe even breeding them? The first thing you should have is a koi pond, before anything else. Only ponds are the best homes for your pets to allow them grow really big and healthy.
- Koi Fish Food – For Happy and Healthy Koi by Efe Giolla
Like other pets, koi fish need food to survive. Proper koi fish food selection is a key in maintaining a healthy koi population in your pond. The nutritional benefits of each type of fish food you use will greatly affect the way your koi grow and move. That is why it is important to keep tabs on important information about feeding your koi.
- Koi Feeding Tips by Efe Giolla
You have set up your garden with a beautiful koi pond. It is perfectly beautiful but are you ready for one of the most important aspects when it comes to koi care? Yes, koi feeding is very essential when it comes to caring for your koi.
- Koi Water – Keeping a Healthy and Ideal Environment For Your Koi by Efe Giolla
It is always a big task of the pet owner to clean the habitat of their pets. And as koi are generally delicate creatures, caring for them and cleaning their habitat require extra love and care.
- The Use of Koi Filters by Efe Giolla
You can’t compare a pool filter with the pond filters. This machine performs much harder than that of the pool filters. The Koi pond should always be a happy place for your Koi and it must be conducive for their good health. The goal is to make it clean and prevent blurry water.
- The Challenge of Maintaining Saltwater Aquariums by Jhon Noya
In a saltwater aquarium, the ecosystem is more complex and so the aquarist should have more patience. Saltwater aquariums are widely available in acrylic and glass and these are usually sold together with mechanical filters and chemicals.
- Fish Tank Aquariums – A Little World of Light and Water by Andy Cruz
Fish are a popular choice when it comes to pets. Fish do not have hair, so they can’t shed on the carpet or upholstery. Fish cannot scratch, or bite; unless, of course, you put yourself in the fish tank aquarium water. Best of all, they are quiet and definitely do not keep the neighbors up at night!
- Types of Black Koi by Efe Giolla
Considered to be a unique breed of fish, black Koi are well known for the distinctiveness of their color and pattern making them very attractive among the kingdom of fishes. Koi fish have a long life span, they can live for as long as two hundred years but the typical life span is about twenty-five to thirty-five years.
- Start a Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquarium Within a Week, Yes Within a Week by John N Eddie
What is stopping anyone from starting their chosen hobby within a week? Absolutely nothing in most cases. Ok, you may need to buy a few things and even if you buy them from the internet, normally you will receive them within a week. Starting a freshwater fish aquarium can be done easily within that time frame.
- Helpful Tips For a Betta Fish That Won’t Eat by T L Gallamore
When I first became a Betta owner I noticed a curious problem on my hands within a few days of buying my fish: It wouldn’t eat. I had bought the pellets recommended by the pet store but he would simply spit the food out after a couple seconds. I was worried because I had no idea how long they could go without food, what they had fed him at the pet store, or why he wouldn’t eat the food I tried to give him. Below are findings from my experience that can help to put your fears at rest if you find yourself in my situation.
- Starting a Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquarium – Need Information by John N Eddie
It’s funny how so many people think they can start most hobbies with pure assumption. They believe they already have what it takes to make the hobby last for life with complete success. Folks, if you think this for starting a tropical freshwater fish aquarium you ain’t gonna go very far. You need information.
- Koi Supplies For a Healthy Pond by Efe Giolla
Koi fish care can be a calming and a satisfying hobby. A delightful sight of your pond perfectly placed in the serenity of your garden soothes your soul. Keeping this beauty is easy if you know the right koi supplies that go along with it.
- Koi Care Tips by Efe Giolla
Koi fishes are famous for their variety of colors and are used for decorative purpose in outside ponds or water gardens. Colorful as they are, Koi fishes also have a long lifespan. It was recorded that the longest living Koi died at the age of two hundred and twenty six.
- 15 Things You Can Talk About to Get Top Dollar For Your Koi by Tom Graham
Koi dealers, who are able to talk in-depth about their koi’s strengths and weaknesses, are better equipped to get top dollar for their best koi. If this is not an area of strength for you, you may be letting a significant portion of your profit margin walk out the door.
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