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All About Freshwater Fish

Jul 14th, 2011
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On the market, you will find a wide array of freshwater fish, including the tropical and coldwater fish. Saltwater or seawater fish are also available.

Many people who write articles related to fish care and aquariums speak of the damsels (saltwater fish) as being on of the top starter fish, however, what they do not tell you is that 22,000 species of tank fish are available, which some are more suitable for starters than the damsel.

Saltwater fish require a different strategy in maintaining water conditions, as well as feeding. Therefore, we can learn more about the types of fish to decide which fish are more suitable for starters. This article will focus on freshwater fish, since the tropical and coldwater fish are more desirable for starters.

Labeo Bicolor is the Red-tailed Black Shark fish. This fish comes from Thailand and grows 4 ½ inches in size. The fish is popular for its appearance, which includes a torpedo shaped figure. The fish augments its silvery colors with flag-like dorsal, like that of a shark. (more…)


Sustaining Freshwater Fish – How to Keep Goldfish Healthy in Your Aquarium

Mar 6th, 2011
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Freshwater fish are hardy and will generally adapt to most conditions without too much of a fuss. This is why we recommend them to any enthusiast with his or her first aquarium.

The Reed fish, the goldfish, the Banjo Catfish and the Bumblebee goby are a few examples of common freshwater fish. These fish can easily adapt themselves to peaceful and clean waters, but not to peaty water.

Once you have selected the breed you will then need to work on how to make them the most comfortable. For example the reed tank is not a favorite where goldfish are concerned.

1. Goldfish These fish love living in slowish and flowing areas. They can survive in a variety of temperatures, but make sure they have adequate plant life around them.

Outdoor garden pools are a great place to keep your goldfish, since the plant life would grow there on its own, once you’ve put in a few.

Pools receive enough sunlight and water for plant life to expand. The goldfish is a small colorful fish from Asian waters, and is a favorite breed for small aquariums, tanks and garden pools. (more…)


3 Freshwater Fish in Your Community Tank Described

Feb 23rd, 2011
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Three freshwater fish in your community tank are described here along with their characteristics, optimal tank conditions and feeding and breeding requirements.

Dwarf Pencil Fish – Nannostomus marginatus (Family: Lebiasinidae)

Behavior: It is a bit timid and likes its fellow dwarfs so its better to have few of them in your aquarium. They will grow to about 3 cms when adult and are slow swimmers so you will have plenty of time to admire them!.

Water and Tank Conditions: This fish will thrive well if there is plenty of swimming space and also a well planted area as we have said it is a bit timid. A water temperature range of about 24 degrees centigrade will be ideal. (more…)


Some Choices of Freshwater Fish to Beautify Your Aquarium

Jan 9th, 2011
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Aquarium can be a very beautiful improvement for your interior decor. Colors combination among various types of fish and vegetation will make your interior livelier. Mixing various types of fish will make your aquarium lovely, but you can also put a certain type of fish if you want to have easier care.

You can choose either saltwater or freshwater aquarium, but fresh water one will be more recommended if you want to have simpler care and treatment. Then, what are the best types of freshwater fish for aquarium?

Basically, you can find two categories of freshwater aquarium fish. The first one is livebearers that give birth to their young in their reproduction process, such as guppies and mollies.

The second category is egg-layers fish such as goldfish and neon tetra. This kind of freshwater fish releases their eggs once they are fertilized by the male fish. You can choose one among those categories.

Since freshwater fish also have attractive colors and have different sizes and shapes, people often choose more than a certain type of fish for their aquarium. The most popular type is goldfish, and you can also find them in wide varieties.

If you want to have the common ones, you can choose black moor, fantail, or veiltail. If you want to have the exotic ones, you can have oranda or ranchu. However, goldfish release a lot of waste, so you have to change the water regularly and install a good filtration system to maintain a good quality of water.

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Tilapia Fish For Aquariums

Apr 18th, 2010
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Tilapia are usually though of as being a fish for your plate more than an aquarium fish, but these fish can also be good in aquariums. Tilapia are very hardy and strong fish that can adapt well to many conditions and will eat just about anything.

This can make tilapia good to keep in an aquarium but they are not so good as community fish since they can be territorial and because they will eat just about anything.

Tilapia are native to Africa where they can be found in streams, rivers and lakes. Tilapia can be very prolific and have been introduced into parts of the world, often to control aquatic vegetation. In many of these areas populations have exploded and they have become invasive pests. (more…)


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