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Aquarium Maintenance For the New Aquarist
A daunting task to a neophyte fish keeper is changing the water. Many questions and worries will cross your mind as you begin the somewhat frightening duty of maintaining the health of your aquarium.
Easy Plants to Use in a 10 Gallon Aquarium
Adding live plants to your aquarium is an excellent way to increase the oxygen saturation in the water and create a healthier environment for your fish. Live plants also can bring a natural beauty to your tank that their artificial counterparts cannot. While many beginning aquarium...
Agae and the Reef Tank
For most aquarium hobbyists, algae presents a very serious obstacle to a happy and healthy tank. Algae is a plant form that thrives in high-nutrient, well-lit conditions. The battle with algae begins when you first add water and turn on the lights. A reef keeper may encounter many different types of
Gobies - Gobiidae Family
There are at least six different families in the suborder Gobioidei with close to three hundred genera and over 2,000 species described to date. Most are tropical marine fish, live on the bottom and are very small (one of the world's smallest fish, Trimmatom nanus, is from the family Gobiidae,
Marine Triggerfish
The triggerfish family of marine ornamental fish are all unique in shapes, sizes and colors. However, they are large and aggressive. Read on to find out more.
Taking Care of Tropical Fish - How To
As soon as you introduce the fish to your tank, you should be vigilant straight away to prevent any sicknesses. You will likely be admiring your new aquarium; however, you should make sure that your fish are not facing any problems. If you are maintaining an aquarium of tropical fish at your home, y
How to Keep a Pond Free of Algae
Prevention is of the utmost importance when it comes to keeping a pond free of algae. The correct balance of sunlight, aquatic plants, the appropriate filters and maintenance creates a water garden ecosystem free of excessive algae growth and mess.
Aquarium Fish Breeding
Introductory information for hobbyists considering entering the ever fascinating world of fish breeding. Some hints about different species and their breeding strategies and fostering the right conditions for breeding in the aquarium.
Choosing the Right Fish Tank Aquarium
You're full of excitement, you've got the cash ready and you've decided to take the leap. Hold on for just one minute! I've come up with a short list of things to consider when getting your very own aquarium fish tank.
About Mushroom Coral
Mushroom coral can add some interesting color and texture to a marine aquarium. It can be kept in an aquarium that houses only coral or with other types of animals. There are many different kinds of mushroom coral, and their specific needs vary somewhat. Be sure to check with the seller on the needs
Interested in Starting a Marine Aquarium?
Many people are interested in starting a marine aquarium. Some hesitate because they feel overwhelmed by all the scientific technology involved in the hobby.This article will give you a brief introduction to the world of marine aquariums and some information about basic setup items, beginner's
The Beneficial Bacteria
Having an aquarium may seem an easy thing to do, but we have to understand that there are a lot of things to do and to consider when having an aquarium. The beneficial bacteria help maintain the natural environment of fish in aquariums.
How to Handle a Plecostomus
A relative of South American catfish, the plecostomus, or pleco, can be an entertaining addition to home aquariums. Its large, sucking mouth allows it to feast on algae as it moves along the surface of the tank's glass, though they are no replacement for proper tank filters. Plecos are also get alon
Fly Fishing Lines - Leaders and Tippets
A method has been designed to distinguish the fly from the line proper so as to avoid frightening the fish.A fly line with fly attached has a bulky appearance.The method referred to is to attach a monofilament line known as a leader.
Types of Fish Diseases
Fish can get diseases from a variety of causes.fish image by cherie from Fotolia.comFish can contract a variety of diseases, many of which cause visible symptoms. Some diseases are easy to diagnose visually; others come from microscopic bacteria or viruses and require laboratory tests to...
How to Stop Goldfish Spawning
Raising goldfish can be a rewarding experience, but an aquarium can easily become overcrowded when the fish are allowed to spawn and procreate at will. This can leave you with a difficult decision: Add a second tank that you will have to take care of, or somehow get rid of the baby goldfish. The eas
Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance and Care
Saltwater aquariums are different than freshwater aquariums in several ways. Of course, the kind of fish you can have is the most obvious distinction, but the cleaning and maintenance required by a saltwater aquarium is more complex as well.
A Guide For Setting Up Saltwater Aquariums (Parts II &III)
What Equipment is Needed? Now that we are comfortable with the basic factors of a saltwater aquarium, let's look into what is needed to run a successful tank. The components needed to run a successful saltwater tank depends a lot on who you talk to.
How to Build a Grounding Probe for Fish Tanks
Ground probes are employed in saltwater aquariums to help ground any stray voltage that might be in the tank. Stray voltage is thought to be one of the leading causes of lateral line and hole in the head disease in aquarium fish as well as being unfavorable to the health of corals. This article will
How to Set Up a Seahorse Tank
Seahorses have fascinated people for centuries. Seahorse heads resemble those of horses on land, and they move unlike most other sea creatures. To set up an aquarium that will maintain seahorses, you will need to pay attention to several critical factors. Seahorses require a certain water temperatur