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Articles in Home | Fish And Aquariums Sort Articles by Title|Newest|Oldest 10 Tips For A Successful Betta Splendens Reproduction  By : Laurentiu Craciunas Betta splendens is one of the most wanted fish in everyone's aquarium. Breeding Bettas is not hard, though you might face problems at spawning them. They are oviparous fish, the male builds a nest in which the eggs/fry are kept for few days under the strict care of the Betta male. If you follow the next advice, you have big chances to get nice results of your Betta fish spawning. A Beginners Guide to a Clean and Healthy Aquarium  By : Constantine Balbozar Maintaining an aquarium is a process that entails a series of regular tasks. Weekly or by weekly tasks like cleaning must be performed to ensure your aquariums ecosystems lengthy lifespan. This article is about things a beginner must know to ensure a long lasting aquarium. All The Secrets About The Amazing Goldfish  By : Dane Stanton The goldfish is one of the most treasured creatures on the planet. Originally the Japanese marveled at their grace and poise and kept them as pets in their outdoor ponds. The outdoor pond however was and still is considered to be one of the most important features of the Japanese garden and a Japanese pond is not a pond unless there are goldfish in it of course. All You Need To Know About Cichlids  By : RonCole Cichlids come in all sizes and shapes. The African cichlids live in the three big lakes in Africa (Victoria, Malawi and Tanganyika). The other cichlid species come from South America, North America and Asia. All cichlids require warm conditions and can only be found in the southern parts of North America. You might wonder why cichlids are so popular to keep in aquariums. Aquarium Basics-What you need to Know  By : Constantine Peterson This article outlines the basics about what one needs to keep in mind when starting an aquarium. The article presents the basic steps one must take before selecting the right aquarium for their space. Aquarium Questions - Cleaning Your Aquarium?  By : Addison Ercanbrack Cleaning your aquarium does not need complicated tools, supplies and processes. All you need are smooth-surface sponges, a small amount of glass cleaner and water. A small brush may also be used to clean your aquarium accessories. Soap may also be ideal to use instead of glass cleaner. Just be sure that whatever substance you use you clean thoroughly. As mentioned above, the cleaners may contaminate and damage your pet. So, be sure to rinse the aquarium well. Basic Marine aquarium setup  By : markyfish A basic guide to saltwater and marine aquarium setup Basics Of Saltwater Tropical Fish  By : Yvonne Volante Some folks believe that the saltwater tropical fish aquariums look better than the freshwater aquariums. But are they? Which do you like? The answer lies in the fish! Saltwater or marine aquariums are made to house tropical fish that you find around reefs in the ocean. These fish come in shapes sizes and colors that make a dramatic impact. The freshwater fish simply cannot compete with these natural beauties. Breeding Livebearers  By : Mike Magnum Two of the more popular tropical fish for beginners has to be Guppies and Swordtails. Guppies and Swordtails are livebearers which means that their babies come out swimming. Like most livebearers, there is not much to getting your guppies or swordtail to breed. If you have a male and a female then you will eventually have a pregnant female. The gestation period for livebearers is usually 28 days but can range from 20 to 40 days. Caring for Bubble Coral in an Aquarium  By : Online Audio Books As more and more people set up saltwater aquariums, more are also adding coral to the decor. As with any living thing, it is best to understand the creature and how to care for it properly before bringing it home. Coral is no different as it is a live animal that you will be adding to your tank. The care and maintenance of coral should be well understood before making the final decision to add this beautiful animal to your aquarium. Caring for your Beta Fish  By : essex14 Caring for your Beta Fish is quite easy if you know what you are doing. It is very simple once learned. With these step by step instructions you know as much as you need to know. Choosing a Home for Your Hermit Crab  By : Kelly Church This article provides information regarding how to set up your hermit crab habitat. There are several components that are important in keeping a pet hermit crab healthy and one of them is to maintain the hermit crab environment well. Different Types of Pet Hermit Crabs  By : Kelly Church This article offers general information about the types of hermit crabs that are available and the most popular in the United States. It also gives a brief description of the types of foods hermit crabs eat and how to choose your pet. Fish That Clean Your Aquarium For You  By : Lee Dobbins Maintaining an aquarium can be an ongoing task but you can lighten the load of little bit by buying fish and other creatures that you part of the work for you. These fish are scavengers that feed on the any food on the bottom of the crater rim as well as the algae. When buying these kinds of fish you need to be careful of the kind that you buy us some can exist peacefully with your other fish while others will attack them. Freshwater Fish Aquarium Basics  By : Bob Evanston Compared to saltwater fish, freshwater fish are much easier to care for. Freshwater fish are usually hardier. To begin, you will need a correctly set up aquarium, which includes a tank, and rocks or substrate on the bottom of the tank. Also needed is lighting and a filter. Getting Started with Discus  By : Carl Urwiler You've been to every local fish store in your area. You've spent hours online looking at Discus galleries. You've started thinking of things you can sell to pay for the Discus fish and aquarium set up. You've put your couch in the garage to make room for the aquarium. It sounds like you've been bitten by the Discus bug. Now, how do you get started? Hand Feeding Your Koi Fish  By : Michele Miller Koi fish are beautiful to behold, they are brightly colored and swim through the water with such grace and confidence. They are also quite entertaining. Unlike that little goldfish in your aquarium, Koi are very social animals. They love to be in large groups and will really put on a show at your next party. Hatching Brine Shrimp  By : AquaFishTalk Brine shrimp are small aquatic crustaceans closely related to freshwater fairy shrimps, Copepods and Daphnia. Freshly hatched brine shrimp nauplii have a lipid-rich yolk, high in unsaturated fatty acids. Due to this nutritious yolk, brine shrimp nauplii have become the standard food for larval fish in the aquaculture industry. Brine shrimp can live in freshwater for around 5 hours before they die, making them an ideal live food for many aquarium fishes. brine shrimp hatchery brine shrimp hatche Hermit Crab Space Requirements  By : Kelly Church This article offers advice on choosing a number of hermit crabs permitted for the size of the habitat you plan to purchase. Keeping the hermit crab’s comfort and health in mind is key to deciding how many hermit crabs you can fit in your hermit crab habitat. Hermit Crabs Mistaken for Disposable Pets  By : Kelly Church Many hermit crabs are mistreated in the place they are being sold from. It is despicable to think people treat them as disposable pets, and this article provides hints on selecting healthy hermit crabs. How To Determine The Sex of Discus Fish  By : Alden Smith One of the biggest question asked of the discus breeder is "how do I determine the sex of my fish?" There are very few easy identifiable identifiers in this process. Here, we will discuss the methods used by some of the top breeders. How To Grow Daphnia For The Aquarium  By : Alden Smith The benefits of feeding live food to fish in a community tank are many: live food will improve vigor and color, and more closely resemble the food found in the fish’s natural habitat. Live food is easily obtained. How To Make Your Aquarium Attractive  By : George Adams Imagine a fish tank that has nothing but fish in it! Boring, to say the least! To make your aquarium attractive, you need to accessorize it. There are all sorts of ornaments on offer in the market today. First, you need to take into account the size of your tank and the kind of effect you wish to create. Of course, the most important consideration would be the type of fish you wish to breed in your tank. Information you should know about salt water aquariums  By : Roger Gordon Anyone who has had an aquarium knows that algae is unavoidable. It is just one of the things that fish owners, both salt and freshwater, have to deal with on a regular basis.There are four main variety's of algae; green algae, brown algae, red-brush algae, and blue green algae. Keeping a Pet Hermit Crab Happy  By : Kelly Church This article gives basics on hermit crab care by talking about hermit crab food, a hermit crab habitat and other hermit crab information. Land hermit crabs can be very rewarding pet choices and needed to keep the experience positive is basic information about raising a hermit crab. With the tools that this article gives and information that can be found on reputable hermit crab websites such as crabcab.com, anyone can be a great hermit crab caretaker. Learn All The Secrets To Finding The Right Goldfish  By : Dane Stanton Once you've decided that the Goldfish is the right one for you, you will need to find the right kind of goldfish. Take your time and find out more, rather than just rush out and buy the first goldfish you find in the first pet store you North American Northern Pike  By : Molten Marketing Northern pike, like many other species of fish, is indigenous to a colder clime. This particular fish, however, is mostly found in the shallow and cool freshwaters of Saskatchewan. Northern pike are well known locally as an easy catch, since they attack pretty much anything that comes their way. Orange Jellyfishes: Palau’s Mystical Creatures  By : Joediver Mention ‘Palau’ to an ordinary individual and most probably he or she will mention of an island in the Pacific Ocean. Mention the same word to scuba divers and adventurers and you will get mountains of metaphors and similes and personifications. All of them bringing Palau into good light. Photographing Your Fish  By : Steve Gunn Fishkeepers often decide that they would like to take photographs of their fish. This could be for any number of reasons - to show their friends, to send to fellow hobbyists, to display on their web site, and so on. A lot has been written on the subject. I would just like to record the techniques and knowledge that I have found useful. Reef Tank Lighting  By : BuyLiveCoral Reef Tank lighting is one of the most important aspects of reef keeping and undoubtedly the most discussed debated and disagreed about too! Setting Up A New Aquarium  By : Leon Huang So, you bought your very first fish tank. And you probably already decided where to place it. But keep in mind that a fish tank filled with water is much heavier than it seems. So please, place it on something strong and stable. It is also advisable to keep your fish tank away from direct, or even indirect, sunlight. Long hours of sunlight will induce algae, something you do not want if you wish to keep your aquarium beautiful. Swim And Be Seen In An All Glass Aquarium  By : Low Jeremy Swimming colored fishes in a tank they say is therapeutic. Others believe that viewing fish or schools of fish in a tank gives you a calming effect. It temporarily puts off any worries that you have in mind. An aquarium is set to be the shelter of ornamental fishes. Plants that can survive in water are also placed in aquarium to augment its beauty as well as provide nourishment with fishes. One type of aquarium is an all glass aquarium, which has been well loved by individuals who have pet fish Taking Care of a Molting Hermit Crab  By : Kelly Church This article offers tips on how to deal with the stressful period in the hermit crab’s life called molting. It is a difficult stage for a crab and knowing everything there is to know about the process will make it easier to take care of a crab during this time. The Feeding and Nourishment of a Hermit Crab  By : Kelly Church Hermit crabs require certain diets to become and remain healthy. This article offers diet and nutrition options to the hermit crab owner so that he or she can decide which diet is appropriate for their crab. What Causes Cloudy Water In Fish Tanks?  By : Cris Stanford Are you having trouble finding your fish in the fish tank due to cloudy water? There can be several different reasons for cloudy water in a fish tank, so let's take a look at the most common ones. What Do You Know About Fish Tank Care?  By : Michael Saville Some Facts and Myths about Fish Tank Care. Having an aquarium can be a source of great joy and satisfaction. People who have fish as pet find that they feel calmer and happier when they watch the aquarium. Fish make really great pets, and do not make hardly any demands on your time or any other resource. This is why they are considered favorite pets in millions of houses. Why Hermit Crabs Make Great Pets  By : Kelly Church Hermit crabs are great pets. This article gives a description of several reasons that they are such terrific pets. Hermit crabs are fascinating animals that are low cost and low maintenance, and there are several options to choose from when creating a habitat for them. Your First Cichlid Aquarium  By : William Berg So you're thinking about trying cichlids. A good choice. In this article I shall try to give a few examples of good cichlid aquariums that are suitable for beginners. I've tried to suggest set-ups that will be beautiful and easy to maintain, and species that are easily bred so that you might observe this fascinating side of cichlid behaviour.

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