Types of Aquarium Lighting for Your Fish Tank Needs
Written by Guss Fitzgerald on September 14, 2009 – 6:04 am -Choosing the right aquarium lighting can be a challenge because of the range of choices available. A good way to limit your choices is to learn about some of the reasons for installing aquarium lighting. Once you learn about them, you will have a better idea of which lights to get. Aquarium lighting serves a variety of purposes, and one of these is for aesthetics. Lights can be used to make the tank look better and to highlight certain areas of your aquarium. Another reason is enhanced visibility. With illumination, different types of the fish can be seen better. They also look better when viewed from outside the tank. Aside from that, it would be easier to spot abnormalities or problems with the fish when sufficient lighting is present. Increasing... more
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Who Else Wants To Learn How To Take Care Of Betta Fish?
Written by Max Rivera on July 27, 2009 – 3:20 am -by Mick Turret For many people, Betta fish will be their first step to possessing a tropical fish because they are gorgeous and above all, incredibly simple to look after. The Siamese Fighting Fish, as that’s what Betta Splendens are also called, are perfect for beginners because they are simple to take care of and most especially, they don’t need a lot of space. This means that you can buy a small bowl for them in the beginning and perhaps later head out into something larger. In order to keep your betta in good health, the temperature in the fish tank should be kept at around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Betta fish also require special food, which comes in either flake or small pellets. Some fish foods even have extra additives that... more
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How to Take Care of Barbs in an Aquarium
Written by Anika Woods on June 11, 2009 – 3:15 am -by Anika Woods Just like other pets, some species are easier to handle than others. In fish care, species like Red, Tiger, Rosy and Sumatra barbs are easy to breed and care for. If you are a beginner in fish breeding, chose one of these species. Besides the species character traits, in choosing a fish is good to take into consideration the size of it. For example, it is not good to add in the same tank very small fish and big ones. The big fish will see the little one as live food and have an aggressive behavior. The Black Ruby and Purple Head Barbs: This fish species is originally from the Ceylon waters and grows to around 2 inches in size. The females are a bit different than the males. For example, the females have yellow-gray figures... more
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The Uniqueness Of Freshwater Angelfish
Written by Joe Miles on May 29, 2009 – 3:16 am -by Joe Miles Freshwater Angelfish are a very popular choice of tropical fish for any fish lover. Angelfish are curious about their surroundings; they will even swim over to greet you during feeding time. They are great pets, however during the breed time they can become territorial. Angelfish enjoy a varied diet and love eating just about any type of fish food, whether it is live, frozen, freeze-dried or flakes. Because of the elongated body shape, they do best living in tall tanks. Water that is slightly acidic is the best choice for their fish tank. These tropical fish grow up to six inches long, and a full-grown angelfish will measure taller than they are lengthwise. Angelfish need a large tank of a minimum fifteen gallons for a pair. When... more
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The Filtration System in Fish and Aquarium Care
Written by Anika Woods on May 3, 2009 – 4:43 am -by Anika Woods The filtration system in aquarium fish care is extremely important. The system filters pollution, and the chemicals. The water passed through the system and the filters retain what is harmful. After a while, the filters are changed. The science of molecule, the chemistry, helps us keep our tanks clean and our fish healthy. The chemical filtration system helps remove a large volume of pollutants. The chemical filtration system has filters that are organized into simpler counterparts. For example, the charcoal is one of the most used chemical in filtration systems. The activated charcoal traps very small units of chemicals. Besides charcoal, carbon is also used in the chemical filtration system. The usage of carbon is much more... more
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A Reef Aquarium Is Different Than A “Normal” Aquarium
Written by Johnathan Livingston on February 10, 2009 – 4:45 am -by The Aquarium Lady A fish tank has seemingly become an important staple for any household. Many homes have fish tanks; some have smaller fish tanks with only a few fish, while others have large tanks with a large amount of fish, plants, and accessories. A type of tank that many people do not consider having, however, is a Reef Aquarium. Many people do not know, or consider, having a Reef Aquarium Tank. A reef aquarium is different than a normal aquarium in the fact that it focuses on the live coral, and the ecosystem of fish and plants that thrive around the coral, instead of focusing on the specific fish that are in the tank. While people may not know about it, reef aquariums are gaining popularity. What is a Reef Aquarium? The major difference... more
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Nano Reef Tank Installation
Written by Johnathan Livingston on February 9, 2009 – 6:34 am -by The Aquarium Lady A Nano Reef Tank is a type of live coral reef tank that is gaining popularity by both professional and amateur reef lovers alike. Just like a normal reef tank, a Nano Reef Tank is simply an aquarium that features both live corals and other sea life. Some of these are smaller fish, while others may be larger. The purpose of the Nano Reef Tank is to recreate the look that would be seen in an actual large body of water. Just like the reef tank, the Nano Tank features the live coral as the star of the aquarium, with many other small sea creatures and plants added as accessories for the over all look of the tank. A Nano Reef Tank is identical to a normal reef tank; the only major difference between the two tanks is the size... more
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