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Typical Fish Species of Pond Creeks in California
Many fish species live in California ponds and creeks.pond image by Sandra Henderson from Fotolia.comPonds and creeks have a unique habitat with still and often warm waters that are shallow for at least part of the year. The fish species that live in these ponds and creeks have adapted to...
5 Signs a Tropical Fish is Healthy
Whether you are buying tropical fish for the first time or buying more tropical fish to add to your aquarium, there are certain thing you should look for to tell if the prospective tropical fish are healthy or not. Be careful not to buy diseased or unhealthy fish as disease spreads quickly in a fish
Tank Cleaning Tools
A dirty tank can endanger the health of your fish.aquarium fish 8 image by cherie from Fotolia.comFish tanks--also known as aquariums--need proper care and cleaning to keep functioning properly. A dirty tank will breed bacteria that can cause potential harm to the fish. Certain...
Freshwater Aquarium Filtration Tips
Keeping a fish tank is a lot of fun, but not when the water gets cloudy and your fish die! This can be avoided though, if you use the proper filtration for your tank. This article discusses the 3 main types of freshwater aquarium filtration and how you should use them in your fish tank.
The Important Ingredient When Starting a Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquarium - You
When you start a freshwater fish aquarium there is not much you can do without you. But still lots of folk rush out on a whim and a prayer to make that start without any thought or logical processes going on anywhere. Your fish need you and if they don't have you, you won't have them.
Cycling the Tropical Aquarium - A Guide to Setting Up Tropical Aquariums
When we talk about cycling the tropical aquarium it may sound quite daunting, but the procedure is actually very straightforward. All that is needed is a basic understanding of the nitrogen cycle.Animal waste and decaying food create nitrogen, which turns into ammonia.Ammonia is deadly to fish.
Things Needed in Preparing a Koi Pond
Of course, before you jump into keeping Koi fish, you first need to learn about them. You need to be knowledgeable enough about koi pond supplies. Without the proper knowledge about the necessities of koi pond supplies, you might realize it's too late that you've just wasted your money and
How to Take Care of Your Plants in a Freshwater Fish Aquarium
A freshwater fish aquarium seems incomplete without plants. They help in providing a more natural habitat to your fish. plants keep a balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations of the water thereby maintaining an equilibrium in the aquarium.
Toxic Aquarium Plants & Turtles
Many turtle hobbyists like adding plants to their aquatic turtle habitat. However, not all plants are appropriate for this use. Many turtles are at least partially herbivorous, and may eat plants in their aquarium. Learning which plants are appropriate for turtles and which ones are toxic can help h
Caring for Betta Fish
The Betta Splendens is one of the easiest pets to take care of. By following some simple directions your Betta will live a long and healthy life.
How to Keep String Algae Out of My Pond
String algae grows in ponds exposed to excessive sunlight and leftover nutrients from decaying plant or fish waste. This combination provides ideal conditions for algal spores to develop and take over your pond, choking plants and clogging your filter. Most types of pond algae remain dormant through
Setting Up an Aquarium is Easy When You Follow These Tips
Keeping an aquarium in your home is not only fun but it also promotes a relaxing atmosphere. You might need some time in getting accustomed to it, but once you are, you will have a wonderful time. Before adding any new fish in your aquarium, do ensure that you have a quarantine tank to put the new f
How to Breed Shrimp in Your Aquarium
Ghost shrimp, also known as glass shrimp and grass shrimp, are easily kept and very easy to breed, especially for a crustacean. Unlike other commonly kept crustaceans, they breed readily in fresh water, it's easy to spot a breeding female and their larva are well-developed. This makes them easy to p
How to Install a UV Sterilizer
An ultra violet (UV) sterilizer cleans harmful organisms and bacteria in the water of a fish tank by exposing them to the ultra violet light. These sterilizers work by using a pump to force the water form the tank, through the sterilizer and to reintroduce the clean water to the tank. Install a UV s
Selecting Marine Or Saltwater Fish
Fish selection is one of the most overlooked aspects of marine fish keeping and yet it is the first step to being able to maintain an amazing marine aquarium. Some fish are very easy to keep in the environment offered in a regular marine aquarium, while other fish will require very specific conditio
How to Reconstitute RO Water for Discus
Discus fish are not difficult to keep, but they do require specific water qualities to thrive. Soft, slightly acidic water with a pH between 5 and 6.5 is one of the most difficult conditions to replicate in the home aquarium, as most tap water tends to have a much higher pH. Reverse osmosis (or RO)
How to Breed Jaguar Cichlids
Jaguar cichlids are large, boldly patterned fish. They can grow to almost 2 feet in length. Jaguar cichlids have a gold body with either black stripes or spots, depending on gender. These fish can be aggressive and territorial, and therefore require a large aquarium. However, as long as the need
How to Build a Home Aquarium
Building your own fish tank lets you pick the size of aquarium that you want at home, and it can save you money instead of purchasing a pre-built aquarium.
How to Acclimate Tropical Fish to a Home Aquarium Using the Floating Bag Method
Having a home aquarium is truly rewarding but along with it is responsibility and time to make sure that our fish stays healthy, happy and active. Before you engage in a hobby like this, make sure you have already read the most important information especially when it comes to setting up the aquariu
How to Boil Rocks to Disinfect
Experts are divided on the issue of boiling rocks for use in fish aquariums. If you choose to stock your own aquarium without synthetic products from pet stores, you'll need to find rocks and stones from a local pond, park or river. Boiling these found items is one effective way to disinfect them fo