Having Betta fish at home makes a refreshing and relaxing mood. The innate vibrant colors and flowing tails make them one of the most attractive freshwater fishes. Also known as the Siamese fighting fish, caring for this specie is moderately simple. Before you go to the pet store and buy it, here are the things that you must know.
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Tips On Breeding Tropical Fish
By Alicia Rao on Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | No Comments
If you are hoping to breed your tropical fish, there are some things you should know. Your first vital thing to do is to reckon of what type of tropical fish you want to breed.
Read More...How To Take Care For Your Fish Pond In Winter
By Owen Jones on Sunday, November 14th, 2010 | No Comments
If you reside in a temperate zone, fish from temperate zones can effortlessly overwinter outside. On the other hand, tropical fish would die without a water heater. We will be looking at how you can keep cold water, temperate climate fish pleased for the duration of a typical winter.
Read More...Raising Sharks In Your Home Aquarium
By Alicia Rao on Saturday, November 13th, 2010 | No Comments
If you reckon of having sharks in your home aquarium, your first thought will probably be of the sharks you saw in Jaws. Sharks can be pets, but they are a far shot from the scary fish we see in movies.
Read More...Choosing The Type Of Fish That You Might Want
By Tiens Environ on Saturday, November 13th, 2010 | No Comments
So, you have your aquarium setup. Or you're ready to place together your aquarium, and you want a whole host of swimming, content freshwater aquarium fish to fill it, right? Well, slow down and choose exactly what sort of fish you need in there.
Read More...T5 Lighting And LED Lights
By Derek Garrison on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 | No Comments
T5 is currently the most recommended lighting solution for beginner and advanced aquarists. This is because the lights are simple to use and rarely require any bonus work to get them setup properly. In the past, many people had to wire their own metal halide lighting systems because they did not sell complete light fixtures like they do today.
Read More...T5 Lights
By Derek Garrison on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 | No Comments
Currently, T5 lights are the most well loved form of lighting a reef aquarium. Years ago, aquarists struggled to keep corals because the light was not intense enough. These new T5 bulbs are more intense than habitual bulbs and use significantly less power. The fixtures are extremely sleek and fit inside more aquarium canopies. Each bulb should last for about one year before it needs to be replaced.
Read More...Freshwater Fish Tank Lighting
By Derek Garrison on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 | No Comments
If you have a standard freshwater aquarium, you should replace the glowing light bulbs once per year or when they burn out; whichever happens first. When the light bulb becomes older, the color spectrum starts to shift. Although it is not apparent to the eye because the changes are so subtle, it will cause algae to grow in your aquarium. Another tip is if your light fixture is not working anymore, it might really be a terrible starter. This can be replaced in less than a minute and does not cost very much. Where as a new light can cost $20 to $50 depending on where you buy it. You can also reduce algae growth by having proper filtration and running your lights on a timer.
Read More...How To Make The Perfect Koi Pond
By Owen Jones on Monday, November 8th, 2010 | No Comments
When considering how to make the perfect koi pond, you first need to reckon about where you are going to site the koi pond and what it will look like. These questions have two governing factors: where you would like it to go and where it should go for the excellent of the fish.
Read More...The Best Nano Saltwater Fish Tanks Strategies
By Derek Garrison on Thursday, November 4th, 2010 | No Comments
Keeping a Nano Aquarium is simpler than you might believe. Many years ago, the thought of maintaining a miniature reef tank was just a dream. With advancements in filtration technology, manufactures have been able to make nano aquariums that are both functional and simple to preserve.
Read More...Aerating Your Backyard Fish Pond Water
By Owen Jones on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 | No Comments
Are you interested in having a backyard or garden fish pond or water garden? A fish pond certainly sets a garden off and becomes a focal and talking point for guests to your garden. But, never reckon that a backyard fish pond is a set-and-forget feature - you will always be involved with aerating your backyard fish pond water.
Read More...Food For Your Pet Fish
By Jerry Takashi on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 | No Comments
When it comes to buying food for the fishes, you have to plot a small and research to find the suitable type of food for your fishes. You can buy different types of fish food made in surprising collection and they can be grouped into three categories namely dry, frozen, and freeze dried.
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