By admin1 on Jan 30, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
How to check aquarium water?
Today, aquariums have advanced to the point that the tanks are self-sufficient.
Water conditions are important to check, since in each area of the world, water is different. In fact, some area waters are more contaminated than other areas.
The types of fish factors into water, as well plants play a role too.
Tetras is a type of fish, which naturally habitats in rainwater, or when in aquariums the fish enjoys soft waters. Therefore, when you test waters for these fish make sure that the waters are soft.
Cichlid is another species of fish that prefer harder water. The specimens came from the Rift Valleys of Africa, which contains dissolved salt. The salt was available from natural sources, such as lakes and rock lining.
How to avoid hardening the water?
If you want hard waters, then do not add limestone. Limestone should be avoided, especially if you intend to use it as rocks or gravel.
How to tell the condition of waters after testing pH?
After you test the waters, pH readings should give you a figure. If the number is below seven, then the water is acidy. If the figure is higher than seven are then the water is alkalinity or alkaline. The neutral pH figure is pH7.
By admin1 on Jan 30, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
Some freshwater fishes are easier to keep than other species. Angelfish, Killifish, Clown Loach, Hatchetfish, etc, are few choices of fish that you want to consider. However, you will need a bit of experience to handle few of the fish listed.
Holacanthus Trimaculatus:
Holacanthus Trimaculatus includes the family to the Trimaculatus group, which includes the Angelfish. These fishes have some of the most attractive colors. The tropical fish have dark blue lips, which counterbalance the fish’s golden-yellowish frame.
Three-spot Angelfish is a selection of the many Angelfishes. The fish come from the West Pacific oceans, as well as the Indian oceans. Three-Spotted Angels have a shape comparable to the butterfly fish. Three-Spotted Angelfish throat has a dark blue as well.
The fishes vary in color, which you can purchase orange-yellow, gold, etc. Few Angelfishes have dark patches around the facial area, which the edges have fill flaps that are covered.
Angelfishes provide an attractive view. The outer edges of the Angelfishes fins are spotted, which sometimes the spots are black. White contrasts the black, which is located at the inner area of the fish. Angelfish grows up to 10 inches in size. In addition, Angelfish tend to feed from plants, larvae, small creatures, etc. Angelfish are recommended to live with their own kin, although the fish are peaceful.
By admin1 on Jan 29, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
Tetra is popular tank freshwater fish. The tetra fish are brightly colored, which the fish live in tropical regions.
The freshwater fish comes from the family Characidae. Still, a variety of tetra fish families is available. Tetra fish includes the Anostomidae.
The fish was captured from the lands of South and Central America and is sometimes called Headstanders.
If you are searching for tank fish this fish is not ideal for communal tanking. If you already own this fish, he lives best in a non-communal tank.
A variety of tetra fish families:
Anostomus-Anostomus
Theses fellers are known as the Striped Anostomus, which come from South America and grow 6 inches in size. The breed has long pointed snouts, as well as a body shaped like a cylinder.
The fish has straight lines, as well as circular ends, which are equivalent in size. The body transversely connects to gold and black stripes, which red dots that extend from top to bottom roots of the fish’s caudal fins.
The colors extend leaving the fish lobes neutral. Like the Anostomidae breeds, this fish also swims with his head suspended down. However when the fish darts forward, his head immediately erects. The Anostomus-Anostomus are ideal to resident with larger fish.
By admin1 on Jan 29, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
If you own fish and aquariums, you should have already researched to know how to take care of your fish and aquarium.
If you have not, then it is important that you research, asked questions, read materials, etc, which will help you provide proper care to your fish and tank.
If you plan to purchase non-marine and marine fish combined, you will need to consider a variety of details. The one thing you want to avoid is inserting aggressive and non-aggressive fish into the same tank.
Unless you want to lose money, this is the best recommendation anyone can offer you. Damsels are aggressive fish, which the fish are typically starter fish. Fish owners tend to start with damsels, since the fish are inexpensive and require less maintenance and attention. It is recommended that you only put two of the same or similar fish in a single aquarium.
In addition to fish, you will need to purchase with your aquarium test kits, buffers, filters, gravel, floss, and so on. It is important to keep fish water fresh. If you have, saltwater fish you will need to add salt every two weeks. In addition, you can purchase fish that will adapt well to saltwater, especially if you have primarily saltwater fish in your tank.
By admin1 on Jan 28, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
On the market, you will find a wide array of freshwater fish, including the tropical and coldwater fish. Saltwater or seawater fish are also available.
Many people who write articles related to fish care and aquariums speak of the damsels (Saltwater fish) as being on of the top starter fish, however, what they do not tell you is that 22,000 species of tank fish are available, which some are more suitable for starters than the damsel.
Saltwater fish require a different strategy in maintaining water conditions, as well as feeding. Therefore, we can learn more about the types of fish to decide, which fish are more suitable for starters. This article will focus on freshwater fish, since the tropical and type coldwater fish are more desirable for starters.
Types of fish:
Labeo Bicolor
Labeo Bicolor is the Red-tailed Black Shark fish. This fish comes from Thailand and grows 4 ½ inches in size. The fish is popular for its appearance, which includes a torpedo shaped figure. The fish augments its silvery colors with flag-like dorsal, like that of a shark.
By admin1 on Jan 28, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
Available online you will find starter kits, as well as beginner fish. Fish tanks include nitrogen cycles, which is produced by ammonia, nitrates, and nitrates.
Fish naturally produce such chemicals, yet the chemicals must be balanced, so that the fish will not become ill or die.
Starter kits are available, which supply additives, such as ammonia. Since, fish tanks require a degree of ammonia, the starter kits are ideal for beginners.
Starter fishes are also available, which can produce adequate supply of ammonia. If you purchased a coldwater fish tank, goldfish is a great starter fish.
Ammonize the fish tank:
When you first purchase your aquarium and fish, you want to make sure the nitrogen cycles are sufficient to provide fish the correct amount of ammonia. Fish tanks typically include plants, which plants will aid in purifying your tank by absorbing chemicals and providing oxygen. Plants also break down ammonia and water, which the plants will filter ammonia and bacterial in the water.
By admin1 on Jan 27, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
How to treat Tetra Species?
Tetris fish come in a wide variety, which include the Paracheirodon Axelrodi.
The fish has a common name known as Cardinal Tetra. This fish type grows 1 ¼ inches in size and comes from the Upper Rio Negro, Columbia, and Brazil.
Similar to the Neon Tetra in color this fish differs in that it has a broader spectrum of colors. Unlike Neon fish, the Cardinals have red colors on the cover of their gill. The fish feed and expect water conditions same as the Neon fish. In addition, the fish sex, breed, etc, same as the Neon fish.
Opella Arnoldi:
This breed is commonly known as Spraying Characin. The fish grows around 3 inches in size and comes from Guiana, Venezuela, and Brazil. Sprays have elongated fins, as well as a slim body. Spraying Characin feeds on all foods and prefers neutral or soft water conditions.
How do the fish breed?
Spraying Characin spawns on the surface of overhanging leaves. In addition, the fish may spawn at bottom surface area of the aquarium. Spraying Characin prefer to breed in thinly planted aquariums, whereas around 15 gallons of water is added. The level is usually 1 ½ inches below the glass cover.
By admin1 on Jan 27, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
Metynnis Lippincottianus or Silver Dollar:
Silver Dollar is one of the Metynnis Lippincottianus fish species.
Metynnis Lippincottianus or Silver Dollar fish comes from Amazon Basin and grows up to five inches in size. Silver Dollar fish is one of the popularly sold fish on the market.
Silver Dollar fish has a strong pressed oval shaped body. Silver Dollar fish are passive creatures, which like to live peacefully with other fish. In addition, the Silver Dollar fish prefer to live in a large tank and reside with their own species.
Silver Dollar fish has a nature side, which promotes him to destroy plants, which include Vallisneria plants. In a couple of days, you will be purchasing new plants.
Therefore, it is important that you feed Silver Dollar fish when he is hungry. The little fellers like lettuce, sprouts, spinach, as well as meaty dishes.
Metynnis Lippincottianus or Silver Dollar fish tend to enjoy moderate soft water conditions, as well as faintly acidy waters. Metynnis Lippincottianus or Silver Dollar fish will breed, as well as produce hundreds of eggs at a given time. The eggs usually hatch in a few days. Prepare for an army.
By admin1 on Jan 26, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
How to plan your aquarium and more?
If you purchased freshwater fish and aquarium, you have a couple different approaches you can take to plan setup. For example, you can plan a natural aquarium approach, or an ornamental approach. Keep in mind that scientifically there is no such thing as a natural approach in fish care.
Fish were intended to be outdoors, not indoors. However, you can substitute making the tank as close to natural as possible. Aquarium fish live based on their adaptability to changing conditions. Fish have a natural will to live, and although you maintain the fish tank, the fish is the sole reason of his survival.
Aquariums are uncharacterized, since the containers isolate the fish from its beneficial biosphere. In summary tank atmospheres, have organic parameters that differ from natural atmospheres. Captive fish (Freshwater fish, saltwater, tropical and coldwater fish) have the ability to survive in aquariums regardless of the differences.
However, the fish rely on humans, since humans must detect weakening water conditions, or environmental conditions. In addition, fish caregivers must be able to prevent such conditions from occurring. To relate to this you must learn more about aquariums and the types of water fish require for surviving.
By admin1 on Jan 26, 2009 in Aquarium & Fish Care, PETS & PRODUCTS | 0 Comments
Leopard Filefish:
This bona fid ugly marine fish comes from the family of Balistidae. The fish is commonly found in the Amanses Sandwichiensis group.
The fish dwells in the Pacific, Atlantic, and the Indian Oceans. The fish is also found in the Red Sea. Ironically, this fish has a friendly biological nature; and will dwell with other aquarium fish.
The Gold Rim has its ugly nature, yet a bit more attractive than the Leopard Filefish. The Filefish feeds on most foods, including omnivorous and sting sea anemones.
Environmental conditions
Filefish prefer to live in water temperatures set between 75 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The water density should be set at 1.023 and the pH balance around eight. Filefish must have substrate and good-lighted areas, as well as sandy-bottomed tanks. Filefish prefer to live in well-furnished houses, as well as sheltered structures in vertical nature.
Feeding
The Leopard Filefish enjoy the same foods as the Gold Rim, i.e. omnivorous foods, sting sea anemones, and so on.
The fish is a sociable critter that has a horn-like structure on his forehead. His eyes are colorful blue with brownish-orange rims. Filefish also have erect large pelvic spines, which have flapped skin lose around the area. The Gold Rim fish comes from Indo-Pacific as well, and is not kin to the Leopard Filefish.