By Peter B. Cunningham
Once all the research, planning and waiting is complete and the aquarium is full of water and has finally finished cycling you will finally be ready to introduce your first fish.
It is important to ensure that you make the right choice though as there are some fish which are suitable to be [...]
January 31 2009 | Fish and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
By Richard Gilliland
Removing dead fish is a very simple process actually, but you have to be sure the fish is really dead. Dead fish will temporarily sink to the bottom of the aquarium, but then soon enough, they will begin floating in the tank in the infamous belly-up position. This is the time when the [...]
December 24 2008 | Fish | No Comments »
by Mike Magnum
Do I Need A Quarantine Tank?
Ah, yes, the often dismissed but very necessary part of the tropical fish hobby, the infamous quarantine tank. Do you really need one to be successful in this hobby?
For freshwater fish you may be able to get by without having one. Freshwater fish are generally more [...]
July 28 2008 | Accessories and Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
by A. Stevens
As the name suggests, fish tank chillers are designed to keep the water in your fish tank cool in warmer climates. They are mainly used in marine aquariums where fish tend to be highly sensitive to temperature although fancy goldfish in tropical climes also benefit from the use of a fish tank chiller. [...]
April 12 2008 | Fish and Pet Care | No Comments »
By Cole Carson
Having an aquarium is a very rewarding, enjoyable experience. There are so many different kinds of fish, aquariums, and fillers out there that you can completely customize your own aquarium to you. Fish are fun to watch, and the soft trickling of water adds a wonderfully natural ambience to any room. They can, [...]
March 16 2008 | Fish and Getting a Pet | No Comments »