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What You Must Do for Maintenance on Your Freshwater Fish Aquariums

Aug 31st, 2011
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There is regular maintenance which includes to get performed on freshwater fish aquariums in order to keep them looking nice and being healthy. Now as long as you are always doing regular maintenance it will be an easy task to maintain your aquarium clean however , if you may not then you’re planning to see that it is definitely tough to keep up on things. Having a checklist can help you ready yourself and do what must be done on a daily, weekly, monthly and also yearly basis.

There are particular stuff will have to be done daily to be able to upkeep and maintain your freshwater fish aquariums. These incorporate watching the fish and making sure that undertake and don’t are acting odd or ill. This can be another time when you are able ensure that there is no excess food in the aquarium and that it really is in the right way. (more…)


Aquarium Care for Freshwater Fish

Aug 22nd, 2011
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Freshwater fish are perhaps the easiest fish to care for in comparison to saltwater species because they are usually hardier fish. A basic aquarium set up will be required. You will need a tank, some rocks or substrate to line bottom of the tank. You will also need a filter, and some lighting. When choosing fish, it is imperative to make sure the fish are compatible. Not only do they need to be compatible for water temperature and P.H., but they also should have similar food requirements. Try to keep the fish relatively the same size. It has been said that if a fish is small enough to fit in another fishes mouth, that is usually where it ends up. So don’t be discouraged if this happens. Even fish that have been housed together for several months have been known to disappear on occasion.

Freshwater fish should be fed twice daily. Feed only a small amount that can be consumed within the first two to five minutes. Over feeding is a common mistake among novice fish keepers. Any excess food should be lifted with a net if possible, as it will become debris and quickly dirty the tank. Water should be kept regulated and tested weekly. Any discrepancies in P.H. and water temperature should be corrected immediacy in order to minimize stress caused to the fish.

Stress is significant because it causes illness in fish. It is important to monitor the activity and overall well being of the fish in an aquarium. The signs of stress will be fairly obvious. Slow moving or lethargic looking fish will require a stress coat that can be purchased at a local pet store. Try to avoid overcrowding the tank. This should help to reduce the amount of stress caused to the fish.

Change about a third of the water in the aquarium at a time, because this type of change will cause the least amount of disturbance to the fish and other inhabitants. This will need to be done every two to three weeks. Use either a bucket or a siphon to remove the water from the tank. Try to remove any loose or floating debris at this time. When adding the new water to the aquarium, be sure that it is within approximately two degrees of the tank water. The sides of the aquarium should be scrubbed regularly to remove an algae build up. Again be careful not to disturb the fish. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the aquarium. Lastly, check the manufacturer’s recommendation on filters and change them accordingly. Filters collect any fish waste or left over food. They can’t function properly unless they are clean.

Introduce hardy fish to a new tank. These fish can withstand higher nitrite levels that are present in a new aquarium. Choose fish such as danios, barbs, gouramis, and live bearers. Don’t add more than three to four small fish per week. Acclimation times vary per species, so check with your retailer before adding any other new fish.

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

Mar 6th, 2011
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A pearl scale goldfish from The 6th "Pram...

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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…)


Setting up a Natural Amazon Themed Aquarium

Mar 3rd, 2011
by Aquarium Lover.
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Most of the freshwater aquarium fish we find in our pet stores originate from the tropical river of the Amazon in South America. The Amazon has more variety of fish and plant life of all the rivers in the world put together.

The amazing variety and beauty of Amazonian fish and plants is what drew me to this style of aquarium. I have fallen in love with creating Amazon community tanks and re-creating the environment and natural eco-systems of this river.

The diversity of the Amazon River and its many streams means there are infinite ways in which you could create an Amazon theme, and the style and decor of your aquarium setup will depend on what sort of fish you wish to keep.

Today I will focus on setting up an Amazon themed aquarium suitable for Angelfish or Discus. These fish can grow quite large so it is recommended to have an aquarium at least 150-200 Litres or more in volume. They are also rather peaceful fish, so are very suitable for the community tank, so long as follow a few simple guidelines. (more…)


Freshwater Fish Care – Tools That You Must Have

Feb 25th, 2011
by Aquarium Lover.
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A small amateur aquarium – tank for 100 liters.

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If you are just starting out in the aquarium hobby, you probably want to consider getting a freshwater fish to start. They are easier to care for than saltwater fish and can usually withstand different water conditions.

This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t take good care of them; it just makes it easier to sustain the fish. When deciding on what kind of fish to get, you should get fish that are similar in needs.

Get fish that need the same kind of water temperature and pH. Also get fish that are similar in size. If you ever go to your tank and find the smallest fish missing, another one probably ate it.

When you purchase a tank there are a few things to get with it. Get gravel or something similar to line the bottom of tank. You will also need a filter and possibly a heater, depending on the fish. (more…)


Knowing Freshwater Aquarium Temperature in Proportion to Size

Dec 16th, 2009
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Heaters are one of the important accessories that one should always add when raising freshwater fish. As you may know, most of the freshwater fish that are available to aquarists are native to tropical waters, and for us people in the colder region of the world, trying to raise them in a regular aquarium can be potentially lethal without the use of heaters to regulate the freshwater aquarium temperature.

Relative Temperature for Tank Size
Raising the temperature of the water in your aquarium is not enough for fish to survive: one must also know that it is necessary to maintain this temperature over certain levels in order for the fish to get used to their artificial habitat. But techniques for maintaining the temperature of the water in an aquarium vary greatly depending on the size, because heat diffuses on a larger molecular area.

Take heat as an additive coloring for example: when it is dropped on a liquid of a smaller volume, it diffuses only on a limited region, making it more concentrated. But drop the exact same amount on a larger area, and you’ll notice that the additive is actually diluted and is dispersed in the liquid farther. The exact same principle works with heat, so if you need to apply heat to a larger area, you’ll have to raise the temperature of the heater by increasing its technical power or wattage to fulfill the heat requirements of a certain amount of water.

Knowing the Average Temperature Needed
Now let’s do a little math. Okay, so we know that heat diffuses all over the area, and this does not only limit itself to the water in your aquarium, because the heat all around the room where the aquarium is also scatters around all the articles in the room. Now, add this fact to the heat regulation in your aquarium, and we now have a problem. No matter how much the heater works continuously to keep the aquarium warm, the temperature still drops at a considerable degree below the required temperature, because the heat diffuses from the water and out to the air around the room. 

So, what do we do to adjust the temperature then? Find the room’s average temperature first. Then, subtract the average temperature (because this would usually be the lower one) to the desired temperature. This is now your net temperature. After that, try tweaking with the temperature by adding the net temperature to the desired temperature, and then try observing it for about an hour (yes, and I mean observing it from time to time for an hour). If the temperature doesn’t reach the desired level, try tweaking again, this time by adding a little more heat, until the desired freshwater aquarium temperature is achieved. For fish tanks that can hold 50 or more gallons of water, you may have to use two heaters to achieve the desired temperature.

Sandra Gaffney is a freshwater aquarium expert. For more great tips on
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How to Look After Your Fish Aquarium

Sep 26th, 2009
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A small amateur aquarium – tank for 100 liters.

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Author: Allen Jesson

Purchasing a fish aquarium may seem like an easy task. However tropical and saltwater fish need special care and attention to live a happy life.

The first thing you will need to decide is whether you plan on keeping fresh water fish or saltwater fish. Generally speaking freshwater fish are a lot easier to keep so if this is your first fish aquarium I would advise a fresh water fish aquarium would be a good place to start.

You will need to make sure you do not add too much food to your fish aquarium, research the type of fish you are keeping before throwing in too much or too little food, adding too much food could be harmful to your tropical fish as they can over eat, also adding to much food could potentially pollute the tank.

Having a balanced diet is essential for aquarium fish, I would recommend that you buy any fish food in small bags or containers rather than bulk buying, this is because over time the vitamin content will gradually decline so to keep your fish food in optimum condition and as fresh as possible buy smaller bags and keep them in a cool dry place. (more…)


Neon Tetras In Your Tropical Fish Aquarium

Sep 21st, 2009
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Paracheirodon simulans

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Author: Anthony Higgens

Probably the most popular tropical aquarium Tetra is the Neon Tetra. Originally from freshwater streams in Brazil, Columbia and Peru, it’s a peaceful, community fish and quite suitable for the beginner aquarist.

The Neon Tetra is a schooling fist and, as such, should always be kept with a community of 10 or so – they get lonely and sicken if alone. They prefer a somewhat dim environment so a few floating plants to filter the light is recommended as well as a dark substrate flooring.

In addition, place plenty of plants on the bottom of the tank for hiding spots– but leave enough room for some “open” swimming. Be aware that during the night, – when your Neon Tetra is hiding and resting – it will “turn off” it’s bright sparkling colors and it will look dull or dim. Light will gradually bring back their bright coloration.

The water temperature for Neon Tetras should be kept between 72F-78F degrees. Neon Tetras, in the wild are omnivores and eat a variety of foods including crustaceans, worms and small insects. They do love to eat, though, so be careful of over-feeding. Use a high quality flake food, with occasional supplements of daphnia, or brine shrimp for variety and they will do quite well. (more…)


Tropical Fish Aquariums: Do They Need to Be Different?

Sep 7th, 2009
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Diagram of the nitrogen cycle in an aquarium.

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Author: Brittney Foster

Are you interested in adding a collection of fish to your home or your office? If so, have you decided which type of fish you would like to have displayed? When it comes to fish keeping, there are a relatively large number of individuals who are interested in owning tropical fish.

Are you one of those individuals? If so, you may be wondering what type of aquarium you need to purchase. Better yet, you may be wondering if you can use a traditional aquarium or if you need to have a tropical fish aquarium.

What type of aquarium you need to use for tropical fish is one of the most commonly asked questions, especially among first-time tropical fish owners. When searching for aquariums, you may come across fish tanks that are labeled or described as being tropical fish aquariums.

This leads many individuals to believe that they need to have a special tropical fish aquarium to own a set of tropic fish. Honestly, that isn’t always the case. (more…)


The Aquarium Adventure Starters Guide – Home Fish Aquariums

Jul 24th, 2009
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Lionhead Goldfish.

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Author: Sam Noel

There are many advantages of having freshwater fish as they can adapt to most home fish aquariums. Compared to saltwater fish they are more relaxed and less formal, therefore freshwater fish is the perfect choice for beginners. They get along with both tropical and cold water fishes. Freshwater fishes include the common goldfish, the banjo catfish, the reed fish and many more.

Goldfish

The goldfish is usually found in slow, flowing dwellings. They are capable of adapting to different water temperatures. Goldfish are usually found open pools. They are colorful fish who originate from eastern Asian waters. Common in many homes and are usually kept in tanks, ponds or kept in aquariums. (more…)


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