Betta Fish Care - Simple Tips For Betta Loversby James Conar 4/14/2012 1. When you first purchase a Betta fish, you must transport it home. Here’s where people make the biggest mistake. When you are driving home, your fish can be injured from the trip. Sharp turns and bumps can cause serious injury. So, be sure to have someone come with you when you pick up your pet fish. If it is cold outside, be sure to have the heater on. Betta’s are tropical fish, and need warmer temperatures to survive. 2. ... |
Simple Facts About Betta Fishby James Conar 4/14/2012 These fish can be known to fight often. Their fighting attitude makes them aggressive to other fish. The people of Siam used these fish to fight in competitions with other Betta’s. The winner is the fish who does not retreat. Soon, the people of Siam realized how profitable these fish can be. People lost their most valued possessions, when losing a match. Some have even lost their home to a match. Beta fish can come in all sizes and shapes. They can be as large as 2 inches long. ... |
What Kind of Fish Eat Algae?by J W Chase 4/14/2012 If you have set your tank up correctly, the ammonia, nitrates and pH will care for themselves. But algae is another matter, here are the fish that will do your work for you Preventing Algae Your tank has a limited size, so the number of fish you put in your tank is limited also. You do not want to fill your tank up with just algae eating fish. That is no fun! So establish your aquarium so that it helps minimize algae growth. For example, do not place your tank near a window that will allow the sun to shine on your tank. Not only does it encourage algae growth, ... |
Diseases Fish Can Getby J W Chase 4/14/2012 There are many different types of diseases that can cause your fish to become sick. Your fish becoming stressed will cause most of these. Most of these diseases come from either bacterial or parasitic sources. There are even some that are fungal infections. It is important that you recognize some of the most common diseases you may encounter. Here are some with the causes, symptoms and cures. Ick (Ich) Or White Spot Disease Probably the common parasitic disease your fish can develop. Stressing your fish because the ammonia level is to high, temperature ... |
Choosing a Fish to Eat the Algae in Your Tankby J W Chase 4/14/2012 If you have a home freshwater aquarium then you will need to be concerned about algae. All aquariums will have algae to some extent, so it is to your aquariums good health that you remove it. What better way to remove it is through fish. I have been raising fish for a number of years now and find these to be the best ones you will want in your aquarium to remove the algae in your tank. African Featherfin Squeaker (Catfish) These are beautiful fish, but they are a little pricy, all most ten times as much as my other fish. My three African Featherfin Squeakers range in color from brown to black. These fish are shy and tend to hide from everything including other fish like them. But they do come out at feeding time that is an hour ... |
Aquarium - What Type Of Aerator To Useby J W Chase 4/14/2012 If you have or are thinking about having a freshwater aquarium, are you probably wondering about whether or not to put an aerator in. If you do decide to put one in this is my experience on which one to buy. Do I Need An Aerator An aerator will provide your fish and plants with needed oxygen. But you can receive the same aeration from a good filter. If you start off with just a filter, watch your fish closely to ensure they are receiving enough oxygen. If you see your fish rising to the surface to get a gulp of air more often than they normally did, then you do not have enough oxygen in your water and you will need an aerator. If you have fish that has a labyrinthine breathing apparatus which allows them to breath atmospheric ... |
The Proper Way to Take Care of Betta Fishby Lucas Bray 4/14/2012 Cramped Living Space Can Be Detrimental The proper way to take care of Betta fish is to provide a large enough living space. Because most of these Betta fish are purchased in small containers, individuals usually think a small tank is what the fighting fish prefers. This is not true, and it can quickly become unhealthy or fatal to the fish. The Ideal Tank Size Because it is important to maintain ideal water temperature conditions ... |
Understand What Causes an Algae Bloomby J W Chase 4/14/2012 If you are starting out with an aquarium you need to understand what an algae bloom is. What is important to understand is where it comes from, the effects it has on your aquarium, how to get rid of it and how to prevent it from happening. What Is Algae The algae you will more than likely to encounter in your freshwater aquarium are green algae. There are over 7,000 species of green algae that have been identified to date. Green algae is nothing more thane simple water plants found in fresh water. Where Does Algae Bloom Come From There are always some algae in a freshwater aquarium, but it is usually kept under control by cleaning your tank and your fish, especially the bottom feeders. But if you have a high level of nutrients, such as phosphates, you can ... |
Tower Aquariums That Command Attentionby Peter Kaestner 11/3/2010 Aquariums have long ceased to be just a curious aquarist’s way of maintaining extraordinary and interesting species of fish. They are now a mode of art in the modern day houses and thus, they come in a wide variety of types and models embodying different individualistic artistic conceptions. Tower aquariums are one such example. These tall, well-lit aquariums can be placed in a corner of the living room to add that subtle touch of exotica to your home. Particularly if you have been familiar with maintaining an aquarium for a long time now, the tower aquarium provides a stylish alternative to the standard, box shaped, and run-of-the-mill aquariums. The Plus Points of a Tower Aquarium The tower fish aquarium, first of all, adds an element of fashion to the otherwise mundane aquarium. Apart from this, it also gives an excellent view of ... |
Hexagon Aquariumsby Kurt Dinn 11/3/2010 Hexagon aquariums tend to be tall and can be a stunning feature to add to a room’s ambiance. You may consider a custom stand as the pillar-like effect of a hexagon aquarium on a hexagonal stand can be impressive. The hexagonal prism shape also provides interesting viewing angles for admiring your fish, given all the facets that the tank has. The hexagonal prism shape is normally used with smaller aquariums while larger fish tanks of a similar style tend to be to be octagonal. Hexagon Aquariums - The Tank Hexagon aquariums come in a variety of sizes. They can be made of glass or acrylic. Unless you have sturdy furniture or a sturdy hexagon aquarium stand, an acrylic hexagon aquarium is better than glass. Acrylic will be lighter, stronger, and more durable than glass. On the other hand, an acrylic aquarium will ... |
Top 11 Secrets to a Successful Home Aquariumby Tim R. O’Brien 11/3/2010 Tropical fish make great pets. They are skimpy eaters, they don’t have to be walked, they don’t scratch, they don’t make noise, and you only have to clean up after them every couple weeks.Once everything is going well in your home aquarium, watching and caring for your fish is a great stress buster. The lighted tank with the gently bubbling water adds a touch of serenity, as well as a nice natural decor to any room. With that said however, purchasing the right equipment and setting up your home aquarium is critical in establishing its long-term success. A great way to start the process is to visit several pet stores, look around and ask questions. Once you find a store that feels right for you, establish a relationship with an expert at that shop and try to stay loyal to both ... |
Tropical Aquarium Plants for Beginnersby William Berg 11/3/2010 It is not hard to understand why plants are present in so many aquariums. Lush and healthy plants are stunning to look at and will create a much more natural environment in the aquarium. Most fish species feel safer and less stressed when they have plants to hide among, and many species will never thrive in an unplanted aquarium. If your fish species inhabit densely grown waters in the wild, they will feel very insecure in a plant without any vegetation. A lot of fish species are however rock dwellers and can get the same sense of security from caves and rocky formations in the aquarium. If your fish disturb the plants and damage them by nibbling of the leaves or digging up the roots, caves and wood can be a better solution than plants. If uprooting is the main ... |
Choosing the Proper Aquarium Sizeby Luke Petterson 11/3/2010 When you are making a final decision on setting up your aquarium, there are a few important points to consider. What size of aquarium do you want? What size aquarium can your home or intended aquarium space handle? What size of aquarium can you afford? What type of fish do you want and how much money do you want to be spending to stock your tank? These are all important questions. The answers that you provide to these questions will help you determine what what size and type of aquarium setup that you should tackle. Aquarium Portability can be Important From a moving and transport standpoint, people that move frequently might want to go with a 20-35 gallon aquarium, or possibly even less than that. Moving from home-to-home may arise for various reasons. Apartment hopping during college years, needing to move for career ... |
Reducing Aquarium Energy Consumptionby Luke Petterson 11/3/2010 An aquarium runs continuously and requires a constant energy source. Over time, the energy that your aquarium might be consuming can have a pretty decent impact on your electric energy bill. There are a few things that you can do to improve the energy efficiency of your aquarium. It doesn’t take much to make an impact on how much energy your aquarium is sucking out of the power outlets in your home. Energy Efficient Lighting Buy lighting equipment for your aquarium that is only powerful enough to provide the lighting that your aquarium requires. It doesn’t make sense to buy an aquarium lighting fixture or hood that requires two bulbs instead of one, for example, if you situation doesn’t require two bulbs. Fluorescent lighting is the most energy efficient type of lighting. Fluorescent aquarium lights will consume much less energy than their incandescent or ... |
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