Feeding Tropical Fish
April 18, 2009 by admin
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Newly bought fishes should not feed for a day after their arrival. They are usually too disturbed to eat, and if the food is not eaten it decomposes and pollutes the water.
After twenty-four hours, feed sparingly once a day. When the fishes have settled down and are eating regularly, start twice-a-day feedings. You should always [...]
Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Plant List
April 17, 2009 by admin
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The following are brief description of some of the freshwater aquarium plants:
WILLOW Moss (Fontinalis gracilis and Fontinalis antipyretica)
A good spawning grass, it is usually found clinging by holdfasts to rocks. Seldom lives long in the aquarium
ANACHARIS (Water Pest) (Elodea canadensis)
Frequently used in Goldfish bowls. Said to discourage the growth of algae in aquaria where it [...]
Common Diseases in Tropical Fish And The Symptoms
April 17, 2009 by admin
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Just like any other living creature, fish are receptive to diseases as well, especially to infections. Among these diseases, the most common are the infections produced by parasites like flukes, bacteria, ich, saprolegnia, chilodonella and argulus.
Here is a list of these fish illness that can happen to fish that live in aquariums, along with a [...]
Introducing Fish into the Tropical Aquarium
April 15, 2009 by admin
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Many people receive fishes shipped from out-of-town sources. Often prompt and proper action must be taken upon their arrival to insure their continued life.
Examine the carton carefully before opening it. If it is wet or damaged, mark the fact on the receipt before signing it. Make the carrier wait and watch while you open the [...]
Where should the fish tank be placed?
April 15, 2009 by admin
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First of all, we must consider what the tank is to stand on. Water is quite heavy-8.3 pounds per U.S. gallon. Thus a 15-gallon tank weighs about 125 pounds. This is certainly no weight for a delicate end table to support. The base for a tank must be a sturdy one - flat and level. [...]
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April 14, 2009 by admin
Filed under Fish Tank Decorating, Keeping Tropical Fish
Under the influence of sunlight, plants and only plants have the ability to manufacture their own food. These green plants combine water and carbon dioxide to form sugars in a process known as “photosynthesis.”
During this process, free oxygen is released in excess of that used by the plant for respiration. This occurs only under the [...]
Should I Buy Small or Big Aquarium Tank?
April 14, 2009 by admin
Filed under Fish Tank Supplies, Keeping Tropical Fish
A small fish tank is not recommended because it is limited in its capacity and can very easily be overstocked. Overcrowding, like any other excess, leads to trouble. A conscientious dealer will warn about overcrowding when you are buying too many fishes. Get his advice by telling him the size of your tank. A 5 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Diseases that Effect Tropical Fish
April 9, 2009 by admin
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After investing a lot of time and money into your tropical fish and aquarium, it’s important to protect that investment by learning about the various disease that can harm and kill your tropical fish. I will provide you with a basic overview of common disease and how to identify them. But if you’re serious about [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Freshwater Aquarium Guide
April 8, 2009 by admin
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A major mistake many people make is adding too many fish. Fish need space! You can get three to four small fish per gallon, or one to two medium fish per gallon, or one large fish per gallon. Make sure that the fish you get can be housed together so that you will not have [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Thinking about breeding Tropical Fish?
March 19, 2009 by admin
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You have set up your tropical aquarium and have become efficient in maintaining your fish. Now you are looking to take things to the next level and get started with breeding. Fantastic, but first you need to decide on which kind of fish you will focus on breeding; live bearers or egg bearers.
Live bearers carry [...]
