Most reef tank owners know that a steady pH is essential. Generally, you want it to be 8.3 or as close as it can. This number represents the right metabolic processes, health, and coral growth. You may find that a slightly lower or higher pH works best for your ecological system. Still, you want to […]
Collecting and Feeding Live Foods
My husband and I used to look forward to spring when the ice in our “tub” would melt. This tub was actually the lining of an old refrigerator (about 100 gallons) that we kept in our backyard against the garage. As most people thought (at least those who breed fish), spring was the […]
Discus Fish – Step by Step Starting a Discus Tank
Raising baby discus can be a challenge. The person just starting to raise them may make mistakes that could have been avoided by following some simple rules. This article, based on my experience, will provide some guidelines that may help the hobbyist get started on the right foot (or fin). The keys to raising healthy […]
Betta Fish Care – Everything You Need to Know
Whether or not you’re a fish keeper, you probably have heard of betta fish before. Betta fish (also known as the Siamese fighting fish) are longtime favorite pets for both beginner and veteran fish keepers. They are popular for their elegant movement, colorful finnage, and fiery characteristics. Betta fish are not difficult to take care […]
Cycling Fish Tank – All You Need to Know
Say you’re at the pet store and you get the urge to buy an aquarium. You find one in your budget, pick a few pretty fish, and go home to set it up. Two weeks later, all of your fish have died and you’re not sure what went wrong. Setting up a fish tank for […]
Keeping, Breeding Corydoras Catfish and Their Relatives
Of the numerous types of fish kept in aquariums by hobbyists, the least appreciated fish, but one of the most commonly kept is the Corydoras sp. Most commonly, they are purchased as bottom cleaners and very seldom for their interesting habits or their looks. To me, this is disheartening. When kept healthy and in a […]
What Size Tank for Angelfish – How Many Angelfish in a Tank?
Angelfish are one of the most beautiful types of aquarium fish and possibly one of the most recognizable. Their unique shape and tall, pointed fins look amazing in an aquarium, and their sparkling scales add a little bit of whimsy. Angelfish are native to South American and are a variety of cichlid. They have a […]
Why Are My Aquarium Plants Turning Brown?
There are a lot of benefits to keeping live plants in your aquarium. Not only do they create a more natural-looking environment for your fish, but they also improve water quality by using up excess nutrients and oxygenating the water. Live plants definitely add another level of beauty to any tank setup, but it’s not […]
Reef Tank Temperature – Everything You Need to Know
Keeping a reef tank can be a challenge but learning how to take care of it is extremely rewarding. Something that a lot of new reef tank owners have questions about is reef tank temperature. A lot of people think that the most important thing is keeping the water warm enough, but there’s actually a […]
Betta Fish Losing Color – All You Need to Know
Bettas get their coloring from their genes. There are so many different types of bettas that breeders can produce just about any color you can think of. But just because your betta has the genes for bright, beautiful colors doesn’t mean it’s always going to look that way. A few things can cause a betta […]
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