Category:Fish

For experienced fish keepers, a saltwater fish tank can be the next step up, allowing you to keep all of the exotic and colorful fish you see at pet stores. Maintaining a saltwater fish tank does require some additional effort above and beyond the maintenance requirements of the average freshwater tank, though, and if you’ve …
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A fish tank at home is an easy way to add a peaceful aura and classic elegance in any household. The rule of thumb when it comes to fish tanks is that the larger the fish tank, the easier maintenance is. With larger fish tanks, the natural water chemistry is achieved and maintained with more …
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A number of fish in an aquarium will require that there be enough room to allow the fish to move around the tank openly, and to give them enough room can sometimes can be difficult. Here are some directions on creating a multilevel fish aquarium, which will allow you to have a large number of …
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Aquatic plants such as feather dusters and sea anemones are commonly used as decorative ornaments in aquariums. These plants when used as decorations need to be anchored at a specific place for them not to move or slide around. A good decorative ornament that one may consider using is driftwood. Unlike sea plants, driftwood need …
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Having a pond outdoors is a great idea. You can wow your visitors by having goldfish and other types of fish swimming around in your garden pond. There is a problem that you can encounter with having a pond if you live in an area where you experience snow. You have to transfer your outdoor …
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An aquarium is a living, moving work of art. The sea life within and the decorations can reflect different moods and feelings. You can build non-toxic aquarium decorations and change the feel of your art. The important thing to remember about anything you put into your aquarium is that it must be non-toxic; it cannot …
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You know what they say about big feet? The answer is not the one that will prompt someone to tell you to get your head out of the gutter. The answer is big feet fill big shoes. The same goes for a small fish tank. You can’t buy Jaws and expect it to thrive. You …
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Using a sump pump in your fish tank has several advantages. The sump increases your tank water volume and helps avoid the accumulation of pollutants as well as lowering water temperature in the tank and hiding unsightly but necessary equipment. Knowing these advantages probably led you to the decision to buy a sump pump. You …
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Aquariums set a physical limit to a fish’s environment including the restriction of oxygen supply in especially small tanks. It is therefore required that each one be equipped with aquarium bubblers, which help the fish breathe easier when installed inside aquariums. Otherwise you will have to replace its contents everyday with fresh water. They come …
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The Betta fish, also known as the Siamese fighting fish, is a popular choice for an aquarium pet. Its bright colors and flowing fins make it easy on the eyes, and fun to watch as well. While the Betta fish is a generally low-maintenance pet, you will still need to provide it some care and …
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