Gold fish are usually a child's first pet and if you're thinking of keeping a gold fish tank, there are a few basic things you need to know. By understanding how to keep your gold fish tank in tip top condition will ensure you have happy fish.
While they are considered low-maintenance pets, a range of skin problems can affect goldfish. Parasites, viruses, bacteria and fungi can all establish a foothold in goldfish skin, with sometimes devastating results. Being able to differentiate one disorder from another can help you determine a plan
Seahorses are famous for their ability to gender bend: the males incubate the embryos in their bodies, essentially becoming pregnant. However, the physical differences between the genders, especially outside the breeding season, are subtle. If you just see one seahorse, you might not be able to tell
Algae is an unwanted problem that can appear in your aquarium if you do not take care. There are several different types of algae, each needing its own specific treatment. You will first need to figure out what kind you have. Most tropical fish tanks have algae to some degree, but if it gets to be a
Red algae is slimy, can be a range of colors and is not a true algae. For most aquarists, red algae is just a headache.
A new aquarium or fish tank must complete the nitrogen cycle before the water is safe for fish. Good bacteria needs time to grow in a new setup, and a colony takes around three weeks to establish in the filter and gravel. Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate develop during this initial period, with the pote
An introduction to the first steps in setting up a healthy tank for your tropical saltwater fish.
Freshwater snails can appear dead in aquariums, but they often just remain inactive for many days. Sometimes the snails float to the surface of the water due to the air in their lungs. If you suspect that the snail has died, you need to remove it from the water carefully to inspect it. Leaving a dea
Wood is used in so many ways that it may be complicated to know which wood to use in all instances and how it should be prepared to protect it against deterioration. In 1904, the American Wood-Preservers Association, now the American Wood Protection Association, or AWPA, was founded to set up standa
Protists are a group of mostly single-cell organisms from the Protista Kingdom. The Protista is a primitive form of life that is not a plant, animal or fungus, but does form a single cell around a nucleus.
Micranthemum umbrosum, or Baby Tears, is an aquatic plant native to Central America. It also grows abundantly in parts of the southeastern United States. Umbrosum is often used in aquarium displays because it is relatively simple to grow and is extremely hardy. The two main requirements are lots of
Pets are a welcome addition to many people's lives; however, not everyone can handle or wants the responsibility of large animals. Perhaps space is an issue, or cost, or time. For those who would enjoy a pet but whose concerns have restricted their purchase in the past, the tranquility of fish
When you are a beginner, you put in a lot of efforts to set up the aquarium. After introducing a few varieties of fish in it, you start enjoying the hobby. However, in a few days the water in the aquarium gets polluted, and the fish will die.
Fish keeping is a wonderful hobby provided you start out on the right foot and are prepared to spend a few minutes each week maintaining your tank. This article describes the reasons why you would want to keep a home aquarium.
When you see the amazing color patterns on koi fish, it's easy to see why the Japanese are so proud of their creative ability to choose and breed Koi fish to produce the mesmerizing color combinations. That is one of the major reasons koi fish are still so popular and much loved by their owners
The arowana has lots of myths and legends that follow it around. Read the article and find out why the arowana symbolises luck, wealth and prosperity.
Minnows are hardy, simple fish that are kept for a wide range of purposes. People keep lake minnows to use as bait or as food for larger fish, reptiles and amphibians. Others keep lake minnows as pets in aquariums or ponds. Regardless of your reasoning, follow a couple straightforward guidelines to
Koi swimming in a pond.koi pond image by MPH from Fotolia.comPond fish are always in danger of predatory birds. Birds can also pollute the pond water, spread algae growth and transport fish eggs from other ponds. If there is a dramatic loss of fish in the pond or the fish exhibit wounds...
Keeping fish is a lot of work. Or so they say, so when I started to look into it after my daughter kept nagging me to get one what I found was amazing. Having a pet for kids these days do require a lot of work so me and my wife were on the fence whether we should indulge her. Well after some researc
Biotope aquariums mimic the natural environment of a range of different species of fish, plants and invertebrates. They are particularly popular with beginners and hobbyists who wish to create an aquarium which contains a natural representation of a variety of differing species.
