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Sick Betta Fish - How to Cure Your Sick Betta Fish
Sick betta fish will make owners sad and sometimes hopeless in finding the cure to help their fish become healthy again. Some of the symptoms include the fish becoming sluggish and lethargic, losing appetite and gasping for breath at the water surface.
Facts on the Neon Blue Guppy
The Neon Blue Guppy is also called the "Millions Fish." It is one of the many varieties of the Poecilia reticulata guppy. Neon Blue Guppies are hardy breeders; they produce many babies several times a year. These guppies are tolerant of many water conditions, so they are easy to keep for beginning h
How to Set Up a Rowing Lineup
Assigning seats to a team of rowers can be challenging for a crew coach. A lineup is designed based upon a number of factors, including the technique, strength and size of the crew members. Lineups are often designed in pairs, and seating will be assigned in large part by the manner in which a pair
Saltwater Aquarium Care - Three Important Tasks That Will Keep Your Saltwater Tank Clean and Clear
Saltwater aquarium care is often thought of as a difficult time consuming task that involves many steps. However nothing could be further from the truth, this article will explain the three most important things you can do to easily keep your saltwater tank clean.
How to Introduce New Corals to Your Tank
Most aquarium enthusiasts acquire live tropical corals with no undue trouble. However, properly introducing and acclimatizing the corals into your existing aquarium sometimes poses a challenge. Different types of coral may require slightly different handling procedures. Follow a few standard procedu
The Definition of a Damselfish
Damselfish include numerous fish species from the Pomacentridae family, which is a vertebrate fish family comprising both damselfish and clownfish. Species of damselfish are some of the most common domesticated fish used in aquarium tanks. Some species of damselfish tend to be aggressive, especially
Explaining The Aquarium Biological Filtration
There are several methods of filtration to keep your aquarium clean and free of algae and the wrong types of bacteria, but one of the best and most important methods would be the biological filtration method. While biological filtration is not the only effective method of filtration it is the most i
Feed Cichlid Fry - What Do I Feed Cichlid Fry?
Knowing what to feed cichlid fry can be confusing if you have never raised cichlids or if you are trying to raise other aquarium fish for the first time. This can be a very exciting time for the new aquarist, or the seasoned hobbyist, so I am going to give you a few pointers.
Proven Health Benefits of Home Freshwater Aquariums
Studies as far back as the 1980s have proven freshwater aquariums to be extremely beneficial in terms of health. Studies have been done comparing having an aquarium versus not having an aquarium, hypnosis versus aquariums, and fish-filled tanks versus decorative fishless tanks. This articles explore
Fish Aquariums and Your Health
Do you ever stop and wonder why so many doctor offices, dentist offices, schools, restaurants and even corporations have fish aquariums? You may have heard that aquariums are good for your health but do you know why?
Growing Live Aquarium Plants - Choosing the Right Light Colours
Plants grow to their optimum health when they have everything they need and conditions are favourable. Plants need specific light colours in order for photosynthesis to be completely efficient and for you to grow beautiful specimens.
Are Barbs Aggressive Fish?
The Bards have the reputation for being aggressive fish. In reality, this is a fairly large group of fish, so each species needs to be looked at separately.
What Eats Algae in Freshwater?
Algae eaters keep water healthy. There are different varieties of algae eaters and different types of algae. Algae are a daily issue in freshwater. Conditions like lack of sun, poor quality water and too many plants create algae in freshwater. Freshwater creatures like shrimp, otocinclus and snails
Always Keep Tiger Barbs in Their Own School
Tiger barbs are very lively and playful fish out of all types of barbs. Usually they are found in silver or golden color with stripes which are black. They have orange or yellow fins.
Warts on Goldfish & Koi
Goldfish and koi are often called pondfish, because they are two popular breeds often bought together to inhabit a resident's backyard or decorative house pond. As living creatures, however, they are susceptible to diseases, which may infest the pond if it is not properly cleaned or aerated. A commo
How to Build Your Own Power Filters From PVC Pipe
Any extra filtration you can add to your aquarium will help improve water quality and the health of the fish. Building your own filters can be very simple or very complex depending on your design. Most of the time, however, building a filter out of materials like PVC pipe is fairly easy and you can
How to Use Duckweed for Aquaculture
Duckweed can play an important role in the cycle of an aquaculture facility. Duckweed is a tiny floating plant--the smallest flowering plant in the world. It can provide an important source of vegetable protein for feeding fish. Duckweed also removes ammonia and other toxins from the water. In parti
Saltwater Aquarium Basics - Successfully Planning and Setting Up a Saltwater Fish Tank
If the thought of setting up a saltwater fish tank has crossed your mind and you are holding back because you think it will be to hard then relax! This article will help you understand saltwater aquarium basics that are need to plan a great marine fish tank. The very first thing that i often tell pe
5 Quick Tropical Fish Facts
Tropical fish are beautiful, and that's a fact!They are ideal pets if you don't have a lot of spare time as they don't need walking and don't scratch the furniture.But there are some tropical fish facts and tips you should know before buying your first aquarium.
Fish Fungus & Diseases
It is important to look for signs of trouble in your tank.fish image by cherie from Fotolia.comSetting up an aquarium can be a relaxing hobby, but it is important for hobbyists to be on the lookout for signs of trouble. The best way to make sure your fish stay happy and healthy is to keep...