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Adding Pet Fish Well, it took some time and effort, but finally your aquarium has been set up. You've tested the water to be sure that it's safe and checked the heater and pump to make sure everything is working perfectly.
Now, I know you saw "Finding Nemo" and you want to run down to Walmart or PetSmart, and buy ten or fifteen colorful fish.
Right?
But, if you really want your fish to have a happy, healthy environment to come home to, there's going to be a bit more for you to learn, and do.
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Here's a table of topics you might want to learn a bit more about. By the way, I have included some information on establishing and maintaining a pond, and some of the fish, such as Goldfish and Koi, that some people may want to raise.
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Algae Eaters In order
to maintain your aquarium, you may want to purchase a maintenance crew.
This crew is actually a group of scavengers that will feed on algae and
on uneaten food at the bottom of the aquarium. Some scavengers can
dwell in community tanks without causing harm to the fish while some
may eat or attack smaller fish, so be sure that you only buy community
friendly scavengers. Why not add a few of these organic "cleaning machines" to your aquarium's maintenance crew?
Aquarium Filters A good
filter is probably the single most important piece of equipment you can
add to your aquarium. Aquarium filters are gererally designed to
provide biological, chemical or mechanical filtration. For optimum
results, you might want to get a filter that provides all three kinds
of filtration in one, as this will make your tank maintenance easier.
Freshwater Tank If this is
your first aquarium, you may want to seriously consider a freshwater
tank. There are several reasons you should maintain a freshwater tank
before moving on to a saltwater tank.
Saltwater Tank Just look
at the information under Freshwater Tank above. Both articles say
essentially the same thing, but some people will be interested in
saltwater tanks and some will be looking for info on freshwater tanks.
TestAquarium Water
The most important thing in your fish's environment has to be the
water. If your fish tank has water that is too hot or cold, too acidic
or alkaline, or unbalanced in any other way, your fish could die. In
order to properly maintain your tank and keep your fish healthy and
happy, you will need to test the tank's water on a regular basis.
Removing Algae You walk
into the room and your tank walls are so covered in green gunk that you
can't see your fish. Hey! It may be time to remove the algae from your
tank. While algae can help keep your fish alive and healthy since it
helps provide oxygen and can consume some of the excess nutrients in
the tank, a little algae can go a long way.
Setup Saltwater Aquarium
A saltwater tank filled with colorful, vibrant fish can be an
unbelieveably peaceful and enjoyable addition to your home. However,
you should be aware that these tanks are more challenging to set up and
maintain than freshwater tanks. You will need specialized equipment to
successfully own a saltwater tank.
Aquarium Plants Yes,
they make your fish tank look prettier, but adding plants to your
aquarium is a good idea for several other reasons as well. In addition
to being aesthetically pleasing they also provide a healthier
environment for fish, since they aid in creating an ecosystem within the aquarium.
Bettas Bettas, also known as Siamese
fighting fish (species Betta splendens), are so beautiful that
sometimes they don't look quite real. However, they ARE real and
deserve proper care. We've got some tips for you on caring for your
Betta.
Aquarium
Cleaning One
day, you walk in the room and notice that your crystal clear fish tank
is starting to look a bit cloudy. You take a second look. You can't be
quite sure your fish are all still there, because the water isn't clear
enough for you to see them! Oops! Time for some aquarium cleaning, so
get the bucket and gloves and meet me at the fish tank.
Freshwater
Fish Tank It is
an absolute fact that setting up your first freshwater fish tank can be
a fun and rewarding experience. It can be challenging as well,
especially if you start off with fish that are difficult to maintain.
Luckily, there is no shortage of hardy, inexpensive freshwater fish
species. Finding good starter fish for your first aquarium is going to
be relatively easy.
Koi What the heck are Koi? Well, Koi
are some of the most beautiful and graceful pond fish around.
Surprsingly, they are simply an ornamental and domesticated variety of
the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and are relatives of the ordinary
everyday goldfish. These fish are actually quite intelligent and can
become very tame over the years.
Setup A Freshwater Aquarium
Look at that, would you? You finally got that freshwater tank you've
been wanting and brought it home. Now, you just dump in some water and
some fish and you're all set, right?
Pond Problems
Finally, you have set up the pond of your dreams, but things don't seem
to be quite as perfect as you hoped they would be. How do you keep your
pond in good shape? Here are some common pond problems you may
encounter and how you can solve them.
Pond Plants Pond plants are an important part of almost any pond. These plants do more
than just add beauty to the pond and aid in maintaining a healthy
environment for fish. In addition to this, plants also provide food and
shelter for the creatures that may reside in the pond.
Goldfish Out of all your possible
choices, the goldfish is probably one of the easiest fish species to
care for. Cost effective, too, as these fish can live for up to 50
years if they are well taken care of. Here's some tips on properly
caring for goldfish.
Fish Diseases As a
rule, fish are fairly hardy, especially if you have provided the proper
living conditions. We're all human, however, and sometimes, despite
your best efforts, at least one of your fish will become ill, probably
with one of the more common fish diseases.
First Saltwater Tank
If you decide to have a saltwater aquarium, getting your first
saltwater tank can be an exciting event. Eventually, you will be able
to sit and enjoy the soothing beauty of your aquarium. However, it can
also be frustrating and a bit overwhelming for someone new to saltwater
aquariums. What equipment do you need? Which fish are best for
beginners? Here are some tips to help you start off right.
Maintaining A Pond Like any
other type of yard or home maintenance, pond maintenance varies with
the seasons. These tips on maintaining your pond will help you keep it
clean, healthy, and running well from season to season.
Setting Up A Pond Having a
water feature, such as a pond, in your yard can be so enjoyable and
soothing. Of course, you'll have some hard work ahead of you before you
finish installing that new pond, but once you're done with that part,
you'll be glad you took the time to add a pond to your garden.
Red
Algae Brown Algae
All kinds of algae, including green algae, can show up in a home
aquarium. Such algae can be green, red, brown, and other colors. What
causes these to show up in a home aquarium?
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Koi Care Guide
It's perfect for the beginner, but most 'experts' on rasing and caring for Koi don't know half of what's
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