Tropical Fish Tank Lover

Among other diseases, the velvet disease can appear in your tropical fish aquarium. It is an disease that can affect the whole population of your aquarium in little time, and it is specially dangerous among the offspring. To be able to detect it on time, you should know your fish.
If you observe a change in […]

I have found that some steelhead flies work better on some rivers but don?t work so well on other rivers. Several instances come mind that helps to point out this fact. One happened about 15 years ago when I was in Northwest Washington State fly-fishing the Stillaguamish River for steelhead. My friend Gordon who […]

It seems that there are so many different types of salts these days to choose from. You might have thought that salt is just salt, but nothing could be further from the truth! Here is a basic guide to the different types of salt.

Table Salt and Iodized Table Salt

This is the type of […]

No, this isn?t an article about auto mechanics who like to fish, but rather it is an article about the mechanics of sight fishing.

My first real experience ?sight fishing? happened on my first bonefish fishing trip to Christmas Island, or Kiribati, as the residents call it. The island, located two hours by commercial jet […]

Combatting betta illness is very easy to do, especially if you are keenly attentive to your fish’s needs, have an acute awareness of your fish’s general able condition, and are able to spot and identify any anomalies in your fish’s behavior, physical appearance, or habitat (by habitat, I am referring to either the aquarium, the […]

Neon Fish, otherwise known as neon tetras, are among the most popular of all tropical fish. They are a hardy fish but over-breeding has weakened them to the point that you should buy more than you need because you are going to lose many of them before they adjust to your tank. In the wild, […]

Perhaps you?ve enjoyed your tropical fish for many years, or maybe you are just getting started with this wonderful hobby. Whatever the case, you may have questions and concerns about how to size your aquarium to best fit your needs. Finding the right size aquarium that will provide the right habitat for your […]

So you?ve decided to bring a new life into your world, and no it?s not a baby, it?s a goldfish!

Growing up, many people had a goldfish as their first live pet, and their first dead pet too. Too many times have parents been required to flush poor Goldie down the toilet, only to replace him […]

Water circulation is essential in any aquarium, to ensure proper filtration, prevent the formation of anoxic or low-temperature regions, and deliver nutrients to stationary organisms. Power heads and aerators often provide sufficient circulation for a basic aquarium. In a planted aquarium, however, the water surface should be left undisturbed as much as possible to prevent […]

Tropical fish care is one of the most sought after topics because more and more people are taking this hobby more seriously. One of the things that you have to pay close attention to is your fish’s water requirements. You can’t just put tap water in your aquarium without knowing what your fish need. Find […]