Treating The Water In Your Aquarium
The water in the tank is a vital element for the fish. Its quality has to be very good and appropriate for the type of fish you have.There are some general aspects common to every fish species. For example, all fish like a pH measurement of acid and/or base water. Usually, the best pH level [...]
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Ph Levels
pH means hydrogen potenz. This is the actual concentration of hydrogen ions in the aquarium tank. The amount of hydrogen ion is related to the acidity of the water in the tank. The pH value is also connected to the fish activity in the tank. The fish produce debris which changes the pH [...]
Food Tips For Healthy Aquarium Fish
Packed dry food is almost all the time unbalanced and doesn’t assure the fish the nutrients he needs. Besides this, the dry food looses its nutrient and vitamin contents at room temperature after a while. This is why it is better to buy small packs of dry food rather than a big bag that will [...]
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One of the most frustrating moments in the life of a fish breeder or fish owner is when one or more fish dies. And this is one of the most common problems aquarists face. But sometimes, no matter what you do, death is inevitable especially in a fish tank. Many diseases are caused by internal [...]
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Cotton Mouth is one of the most difficult diseases a fish can get. It is also known as Mouth Fungus and, in case of infestation, the fish has to be treated as soon as possible. This type of illness is highly contagious, infectious and, in many cases, deadly. It is even more contagious than the [...]
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April 12, 2009 by admin
Filed under Fish Care, Fish Tank Supplies
A water hardness testing kit is a kit containing ingredients for measuring the amount or number of grains per gallon of the dissolved salts of magnesium or calcium present in the water.
There are two types of kits available. The first involves the use of three chemicals which are added in succession to a sample of [...]
Heating Your Aquarium
April 12, 2009 by admin
Filed under Fish Care, Fish Tank Supplies
Because aquarium fishes are usually referred to as “tropical” fishes, the idea has become erroneously established that they require high temperatures for survival. The truth is that 75° F. is warm enough for tropical fishes, with rare exceptions. In fact many of our aquarium inhabitants are only semi-tropical; and will thrive in even lower temperatures.
Your [...]
Feeding your Tropical Fish
Any type of fish available out there is part of one of the three main types of feeders. This is true for any type of fish, be it coral, anemone or crustacean.
The carnivores. Carnivore fish will have other fish as their main source of food. Carnivores are either scavengers or predators. A predator fish will [...]
Don’t Neglect Your Goldfish
In most cases, accidents and problems with fish happen because the owner doesn’t know how to handle them correctly. Taking care of fish should not be treated lightly. Get your information ahead of time and learn what you need to do, to keep the fish happy and healthy.
While Goldfish are bought by a lot of [...]
Caring for Catfish
The Catfish are not recommended to be kept together with other types of fish, as they might eat them. While they are a favorite of many, Catfish are difficult to keep. One of the Catfish types that are available is the Black Spotted Corydoras. A lot of people buy Catfish because they are so good [...]
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