An aquarium is a very delicately balanced ecosystem that requires special attention when an imbalance occurs in order to keep the residents alive and healthy. The environmental issues could range from pH complications to an overproduction of algae. With the health of the occupants in mind, the best ......[Read More]

As hardy as goldfish can be it's important to not take them for granted. And if they do get sick, do you know what to look for and how to treat it?......[Read More]

Fish tanks can add a decorative touch to a home or office. However, if the tank just contains gravel, water and fish it may look plain in appearance. To improve the appearance of your fish tank, you can add decorative features, such as a background. A background is very easy to add, but the impact o......[Read More]

A brief description of how the nitrogen cycle works in koi ponds including discussions of ammonia, nitrite, nitrates and free nitrogen. This article discusses where the nitrogenous waste comes from and why aquatic plants and filtration are important.......[Read More]

If you own an aquarium, you are in a sense creating an artificial environment. You provide the setting in terms of the water body, the plants and the food. You choose the organisms that live in your aquarium. You also must control the water in this environment as you replace the natural forces that ......[Read More]

Locating flukes in your fish pond can be disturbing. Flukes are parasitic and live off of the host fish and have very rapid life cycles. The three main types of flukes that affect fish in ponds are internal flukes (trematodes), gill flukes (dactylogyrus) and round worms (nematodes). Identifying how ......[Read More]

The nano aquarium is a small version of a reef tank. A nano aquarium is typically smaller than 20 gallons; select nano tanks may be as tiny as 2.5 gallons. Chemical changes occur quickly in small bodies of sea water, and one of the challenges of keeping a nano aquarium is to keep the limited volume ......[Read More]

Probably you have already heard of discus fish what they are and where they come from. But for those who don't know, then you are in the right place. I will discuss here about one of the most wonderful river species of fish on earth.......[Read More]

Plants are the most important part of your freshwater fish aquarium after your fish. They provide a much better habitat to fish as compared to other things. Live plants can do a great deal of work for your aquarium. Plants in your aquarium serve your fish with oxygen and food. They are also useful t......[Read More]

When learning about the spiny fish that expands to a balloonlike shape, you may have heard it called a blowfish and a pufferfish. This probably led you to question whether there is a difference between the two. There is actually no difference between the blowfish and the pufferfish--they are both th......[Read More]

Lethargic goldfish or koi is an indication some infection has infested your pond. It is important to know and recognize the symptoms of the various afflictions that can affect your pond.......[Read More]

Introduced to the fish breeders and fish-keepers around 1930, the lemon tetras are famous for their eyes. They have big eyes and the upper part of the eye is bright red which provides a sharp contrast to the color of their body which is pale yellow.......[Read More]

Disease in saltwater aquariums is caused by bacteria, fungus and viruses. These pathogens can be introduced to your aquarium through water, live rock, fish or invertebrates. One of the most common fish disease is marine ich, a parasite that penetrates the skin and gills of the fish and leaves white ......[Read More]

More than 20,000 species of fish live in the world's seas, lakes, rivers and streams. These vertebrate animals provide man with food, as well as entertainment in the form of sport fishing and aquariums. Some types of fish rest on their sides because of the way their eyes are set in their bodies, all......[Read More]

If you cannot find aquarium rocks that suit your style, you should consider making your own. Homemade aquarium rocks are simple and fun to make, and you can create hundreds for the cost of just three or four "designer" rocks from a store. Never waste money on store-bought rocks again when you can cr......[Read More]

Sympatico is an Internet Service Provider that is known for cracking down on peer-to-peer (P2P) downloading. Although some people abuse P2P services to download illegal music and videos, people can also legally download independent programs or files from the P2P servers. If you wish to legally downl......[Read More]

Do you have a sick Betta fish? Not sure what to do? Don't fear just yet, there are things you need to know in order to help your sick Betta Fish.......[Read More]

Oscars (also called velvet cichlids) can be hard fish to figure out, especially when their thoughts turn to mating. How can you tell if your Oscars are spawing or fighting?......[Read More]

The Bleeding Heart Tetra is a fish that is much prized due to the heart shaped spot on the side, that is very close to where the actual heart would be. There are several sub-species of this breed, such as a gold tinted variety, as well as a long finned variety. All Bleeding Heart Tetras have beautif......[Read More]

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