October 2011
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Get Rid Of Snails In Fish Tank Naturally →
Having too many snails in fish tank will definitely cause your plants to look tattered and unsightly. The problem with snails in fish tank is that they tend to breed really fast if left uncontrolled.
Clearing Cloudy Water In A Marine Aquarium →
Clearing Cloudy Water This article is a follow up from the previous post entitled “Freshwater Aquarium Filters – Sorting Them Out” Quick Links When it comes to maintaining a saltwater fish tank, one…
What Makes Power Fish Tank Filters Great
With so many fish tank filters to select from, at times it may be daunting especially to those who are just starting this hobby. There are a few important factors that you need to consider before you decide which fish tank filter to finally buy. Power fish tank filters are among the most common fish tank filters used by enthusiasts today and it’s really easy tosee why.
The great thing about...
July 2011
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Important Considerations When Buying Your Fish...
Fish tank filters are probably one of the most important equipment in an aquarium unit but most people give very little consideration about it. It is this piece of equipment that maintains the delicate level of water purification in the aquarium by providing for an ecosystem that is able to sustain your fish.
The aquarium is an enclosed ecosystem unlike the lakes and sea that the fish originated...
February 2011
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The Benefits of Fish Tank Filters For Home... →
Learning the benefits and uses of fish tank filters in aquariums. These are one of the most essential components within an aquarium.
Filter to be Pure! Aquarium Filtration Units →
Aquarium filtration units come in many versions and sizes. To consider all of them will not be within the purview of this article and we shall briefly mention only the larger nuts and bolts of…
Choosing a Fish Tank Filter →
A filter, along with a heater, is probably the most important part of any fish tank set up. Without it the water in your fish tank will become much like a stagnant pond and little will be able to…
Fish Tank Filters – Which is Right for My Tank? →
Fish tank filters are available in many different types and styles. This if often one of the most difficult but important decisions that faces someone who is about to set up a new fish tank.
Salt Water Fish Tank Filter Systems →
Confused about all the different types of aquarium filters? This article sorts it all out for you.
Aquarium Maintenance- How to Clean Your Aquarium... →
It is important to clean your aquarium filter. The three types of filters - mechanical, biological, and chemical - require different maintenance regimens.
Popular Types Of Tropical Aquarium Filters →
A filter will process fish waste, unconsumed food and other particulates, some filters can even filter down to the micron level. Filters are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles to work…
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How to Handle Fish Tank pH Changes
Fish enthusiasts are always talking about changes to aquarium pH. However most of the time the concern about changes to pH really isn’t that necessary, or something to worry too much about. In their natural environment, fishes live in a wide spectrum of pH levels and do not suffer much from changes. Even in the aquarium store, the store owners have to care for so many fishes and are not too...
January 2011
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Safely Transfer Fish to a New Aquarium
One of the first things anyone new to the hobby of fish keeping learns are how to cycle the fish tank properly as well as how to introduce their new fish into the aquarium, ensuring proper beneficial bacteria growth to avoid sudden spikes in ammonia levels. However, what most people to do not take the time to learn is how to transfer fish from one fish tank to another the right way. There are a...
Salt Water Fish Tank Setup For Beginners →
Struggling with a new aquarium? These tips will help you get your salt water fish tank setup quickly and easily.
December 2010
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How To Test Your Aquarium Water Properly →
The quality of your aquarium water is vital to the health of your fish, but do you know how to test it properly?
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How To Cure Fish Ich
Fish ich is probably one of the most common fish diseases among aquarium fishes. But do we know enough about this disease to properly combat it? The term Ich is a simplified form of Ichthyophthirius which is a type of ciliated protozoa. Similar to germs in the air, Ich is always present in aquarium water but in minute quatity. But when the immunity level of the fish is significantly lowered...
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How To Set Up A Small Fish Tank
All fish, even fish as easy to breed as goldfish, need a proper aquarium to live in. A lot of people have the wrong idea that it is alright to keep goldfish in a bowl, it really is not a suitable condition to put a living creature in. Keeping goldfish in a bowl was a popular thing to do centuries ago when it was too expensive to have a proper aquarium but these days it is relatively cheap to buy a...
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How To Solve A Cloudy Fish Tank
A cloudy fish tank is a problem that plagues even the most seasoned aquarist and solving this problem is a very common task. Solving the problem of a cloudy fish tank is also not entirely straightforward as it depends on a number of different factors such as what caused it to be cloudy as well as the color of the cloudiness in the water. What we will do in this article is to think about a new...
October 2010
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Tips For Raising and Breeding Electric Blue... →
Raising Electric Blue Cichlid Fry By Phil Armstrong This post is a follow-up from a previous article entitled “Safe Management of Aquatic Snails In Fish Tank“. Every guide you read about breeding…
September 2010
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Safe Management of Aquatic Snails In Fish Tank →
Aquatic snails in fish tank are silent, peaceful creatures in an aquarium. However, not everything is as harmless as it may appear.
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Tropical Fish Breeding | Caring For Betta Fish
The Betta fish is a very popular fish to breed among fish enthusiasts because it has beautiful stunning colors and also the fact that it is relatively easy to care for. The Betta fish originally come from South East Asia, where it is also known as the Siamese Fighting Fish, because it is very aggressive and highly protective of their territories, these fish pitted against each other in a fight to...
The Optimum Electric Blue Cichlid Aquarium Set Up →
Electric Blue Cichlid Tanks By Michael Grosman This is a follow-up from a previous article entitled “Flowerhorn Breeding | Selecting A Beautiful Flower Horn Fish“. The groups of fishes commonly…
Flowerhorn Breeding | Selecting A Beautiful Flower... →
The Flower Horn fish is considered by the Chinese as the most auspicious fish that is developed by aquarists to date (much to the frowns of many Western purists) and they have long been Flowerhorn…
Using A UV Aquarium Sterilizer for Aquarium...
A UV aquarium sterilizer will kill algae, viruses, bacteria and parasites using ultraviolet bulbs. This sterilizer does a great job at cleaning the aquarium water to pristine conditions. So effective is an ultraviolet sterilizer that there are a number of corporations out there that purify drinking water on a large scale using this method and even to kill algae growth in outdoor ponds. If you have...
WaterAid – A Burden For Thirst →
This is a repost from the original article which can be found here. Objective: 4000 children die each day due to illnesses from lack of clean drinking water. Our goal is to eradicate this problem….
June 2010
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How To Change Water In Your Aquarium
Changing the water in your fish tank on a weekly basis is a very important step in ensuring the survival and health of your fish. It is actually a very easy task that should not take more than half an hour as long as you’re prepared for it and have the necessary tools.
Why Is It Important To Change The Water?
An aquarium is a contained environment. Each day, just like all other life...
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8 Reasons Why You Should Choose An Undergravel...
The one thing that with guarantee healthy and vibrant fish above everything else is crystal clear water in your aquarium. And the only pierce of equipment capable of producing the pristine environment is the fish tank filter. It is the most vital tool for every fish enthusiast and along with a fish tank heater, recreates the environment from where the fish originated.
One filter that has stood...
The Different Types Of Filter Media And What They...
A fish tank filter functions when water is sucked into its inlet, forced through the filter media and is then pumped back into the tank. When the water flows through the filter media, it goes through one or more filtration methods namely mechanical, biological and chemical. This ensures that when the water is pumped back into the tank it is pure enough for the fish to survive and breed...
May 2010
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Reduce Nitrate in Your Aquarium The Easy Way
It is common for old aquariums to have high levels of nitrate especially if they are not maintained regularly or have water changes periodically done. These high nitrate levels need to be solved urgently as they will prove toxic to the fish and even increase the formation of algae.
The first effect of high nitrate levels can be seen in the plant life. Even though plants consume nitrate, if the...
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Planting In Your Aquarium The Right Way
Placing plants in fish tanks is becoming ever popular these days so much to a point where there are people now who prefer to indulge in aqua-culture while not having any fish in their aquarium. No one can deny how beneficial it is to have plants in a fish tank and with a little effort can create a beautiful world within that provides your aquatic life a perfect place to frolic and roam.
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