Fish. For most people the only thing they know about these scaly creatures is whether they taste better with lemon or tarter sauce. For Pond owners however, a little more information is needed. If you’re a new Pond owner who has just purchased, or are thinking about purchasing, Koi, goldfish or other pond fish you [...]
The Right Sized Aquarium – Which Size is Right For You
November 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The old adage that says, bigger is better holds true for aquariums. Greater water volume is always better when it comes to keeping live fish in a glass box. Although, it is not impossible to successfully keep fish in a small space, there is a greater margin of error with a larger tank. One thing [...]
The Basic Tips to Keeping a Successful Saltwater Tank
November 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Water Quality -RO/DI The most important factor in any aquarium is water quality. Your tank lives and dies by the quality of water you provide. Doing frequent water changes (WC) will help you maintain a clean and healthy environment for your fish and/or reef. Water changes should be done weekly or bi-weekly, and should consist [...]
Purchasing Healthy Fish
November 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Fortunately, there are a few things you can look out for before making a purchase: Fins shouldn’t be drooping, especially the dorsal fin. A collapsed fin is a bad sign for most fish, although for some species this tip doesn’t apply. Puffers normally curl their tail against their body, while butterfly fish have erect dorsal [...]
How To Set Up a Great Betta Fish Aquarium
November 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you’re serious about your betta fish care then it’s important to set up a great betta aquarium. While your fish can live in a small bowl or jar it will do better and be happier with more space. The problem with setting up a fish tank is that a lot of people think that [...]
Breeding Your Goldfish
October 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you are keen on breeding Goldfish, you should know that it’s not an easy task. It will take a lot of patience, a lot of space in the tank and quite a bit of money too. Don’t get into breeding if you think it’s going to be profitable, because it isn’t! Breeding goldfish is [...]
Goldfish Tips – Choosing The Right One
October 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Tips to getting the right Goldfish Goldfish are a temperate breed that can be found in cool streams, lakes, and ponds throughout Asia and part of Eastern Europe. However, the ones you will buy for your tank have been bred in captivity. Once you’ve decided that the Goldfish is the right one for you – [...]
Goldfish Outdoors
October 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
How do you build a goldfish pond outdoors? The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long enough rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump (you will need a pump to run a filter, fountain, or waterfall and it will keep the water circulating and the plants healthy), a [...]
Goldfish Tips – Keeping The Aquarium Clean
October 24, 2008 By 1 Comment
You do clean your house don’t you? Well you have to clean your Goldfish’s house too and it’s a lot simpler! Cleaning and maintaining a goldfish tank is a must because this breed is really dirty. Even a teenager’s room would be better than a goldfish tank that’s left alone for a week! The Goldfish [...]
Ten Tips for Caring for Your Betta Fish
October 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Betta fish, also called Siamese fighting fish are one of the most popular types of fish found in homes across the world. Their vibrant color and active lifestyle seems to draw in fish fanatics as well as those who have never had fish before. Betta’s are relatively easy to care for and their low maintenance [...]