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Choosing the Best Fish Tank Filter

Aug 28th, 2011
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Filtration system in a typical aquarium: (1) i...

FILTRATION SYSTEM IN A TYPICAL AQUARIUM: (1) INTAKE, (2) MECHANICAL FILTRATION, (3) CHEMICAL FILTRAT... Image via Wikipedia

Why are fish tank filters important for the fish tank! We all love fish and it is very important to have a healthy fish tank.

Fish tank filters are very important in keeping your fish healthy and your fish tank clean. Fish tank filters are also known as aquarium filters. These filters help to keep your fish tank clean.

Fish tank filters are very important for both freshwater and marine aquariums. Fish tank filters are used to remove physical and soluble waste products from aquariums. It helps simplifying maintenance and keeps your fish tank clean and healthy.

Fish tank filters help to support life as aquariums are relatively small and closed volumes. There are many pet shops offering fish tank filters. There are normally two types of fish tank filters available.

1. External fish tank filters and 2. Internal fish tank filters. These filters help you keep your fish tank healthy and crystal clear. Also, there are filters available, which will help you maintain perfect environment for tropical fish. (more…)


Common Fish Tank Diseases

Oct 13th, 2009
by Aquarium Lover.
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Nitrogen Cycle in aquariums. Legend: (1) Addit...

Nitrogen cycle breaks down ammonia. If it fails, fish get ammonia poisoning. Image via Wikipedia

You have to first determine the problem before you apply any medication to your fish. While some diseases have symptoms that look similar, they need different treatments obviously.

A good practise would be to keep a small quarantine tank on standby, in case you need it to treat your sick fish. Not all fishes are affected at the same time, so you need to separate the sick one from the rest as quickly as possible.

Another good practise is to keep common medications handy, so that you can apply them as and when you need to. Take care not to overstock and do check their expiry dates from time to time.

Here are some common fish diseases/problems. Learn to recognise these symptoms.

1. Ammonia poisoning. Fish are seen gasping for air at the surface of the water. This usually happens for a new tank setup. It’s part of the nitrogen cycle during which ammonia is converted into nitrates. Most fishes do not survive during the initial stage. (more…)


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