Archive for April, 2009

Sailfish - Treat'em Right And They Will Live To Fight Another Day

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

The Billfish Foundation (TBF) has done a lot to promote billfish conservation and has been instrumental in shifting past catch-and-kill practises to Tag &amp Release in most parts of the world. We fully support TBF and Tag &amp release all billfish from our game boats, the only exceptions being a fish that is clearly a […]

Tropical Fish Types - Choosing the Best Tropical Fish For Your Home Aquarium

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

There are over 4000 tropical fish types and choosing the right kinds for your home tank gives you a lot of options. There are many considerations when choosing species for your tank. In this article we’ll look at some of the things you should know to ensure a great home tank full of healthy fish.
First […]

Betta Splendens - The Ultimate Tropical Fish

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

The Betta splendens or by its common name Siamese Fighting-Fish is a beautiful hardy tropical fish. This Siamese Fighting-Fish is from the Mekong river basin in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia (South-East Asia). Usually lives in shallow waters with little water movement, like Rice-Paddies. In nature, this species males have shorter fins that those we usually […]

Salt Water Tropical Fish - Three Tips For Keeping Saltwater Fish in Your Home

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Salt water tropical fish are very different than their fresh water cousins, and keeping them is a whole different ball game. Salt water fish and salt water aquariums require more upkeep, and are far costlier. Here are three tips to help you start and maintain your home aquarium.
1)????? Be prepared to spend more on salt […]

About Fresh Water Aquarium Plants

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Generally speaking there are many types of Freshwater aquarium plants that can be used, here are some examples:
- Plants grown by bulbs: Usually large plants often too large for a normal sized freshwater aquariums instead more suited to outdoor pond settings.
- Floating Plants. A good example of this is the Fairy Moss an Driccia which […]

Tropical Aquarium

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

A tropical aquarium is a beautiful addition to any home,in fact one of my earliest memories is of my dads tropical fish tank.They are quite easy to set up but take a lot of time and care to mantain properly. To set up your first tropical aquarium you will need.
A fish tank with a light […]

Choosing the Right Fish Tank Aquarium

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

You’re full of excitement, you’ve got the cash ready and you’ve decided to take the leap. Hold on for just one minute! I’ve come up with a short list of things to consider when getting your very own fish tank.
Things to consider:
1. How much room you have for your aquarium tank.
2. Is there an electrical […]

Choosing the Right Aquarium Filter

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

There are so many types of aquarium filters today, it’s no wonder people are overwhelmed when setting up their fish tank for the very first time. In this article I’ll share some tips on what to consider when choosing your very own aquarium tank filter.
But first, let’s introduce some basic information on fish tank filters. […]

Decorate Your Aquarium With Driftwood

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Before you decorate your aquarium with driftwood, there are a couple of things you should know.
When purchasing driftwood, you have to make sure it is safe to use in an aquarium. They sell driftwood for reptiles that may look ideal for aquariums, but it may contain chemicals that can really hurt your fish.
If you happen […]

Livebearers in General - Platies in Particular

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Livebearers are a very common fish in many smaller community tanks up to 20 - 25 gallons.? They are relatively passive and provide much interest because they bear live fry that are often large enough to live on their own immediately, assuming they can find a suitable place to hide right away. If they are […]