Archive for November, 2009

Discus Fish Secrets - A Few Things You Should Know About Discus Fish

Monday, November 30th, 2009

You can improve the look of your living area just by dressing up your aquarium with different types of fish. The discus is gorgeous, especially when compared to other types of fish. It is important to educate yourself as much as possible when it comes to taking care of the discus fish properly.
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Know Your Algae!

Monday, November 30th, 2009

There are two different kinds of algae you may experience in your fish tank, one kind being largely beneficial (unless the tank is also heavily planted) and the other kind a type that you will wish to dispose of. The “friendly” kind helps your tank in much the same way plants do, they reduce the […]

Tips on Breeding Seahorses

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Seahorses breed frequently in home aquariums. They are prone to monogamous relationships. The courtship ritual between seahorses is a long arduous process that takes several days. Both seahorses’ colors will intensify in the course of courtship. Courtship begins with them swimming side by side while holding each other’s tails. They will wheel around in unison […]

Discus Fish Information - What You Should Know When Raising Discus Fish

Monday, November 30th, 2009

A great looking fish tank or aquarium can be admired by anyone who comes into your home. A discus fish would be a great pet to have in that aquarium. The reason for this is not just because they are beautiful and colorful, but they adapt to the aquarium environment a lot better than a […]

Freshwater Aquarium pH - How to Test For Your pH

Monday, November 30th, 2009

In order to keep your aquarium in the best condition for the fish to live, you will need to know how to test for your pH. This is an area where many inexperienced and some experienced fish hobbyists fail to understand that correct pH levels are what your fish depend on for survival. There are […]

Have More Hot Water With Tankless Water Heater

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Putting an addition on your building for a business, a home or even a rental property, you most likely have to increase the water heater size to allow for the added hot water you want in that addition. If you are building an addition, or if you are going to put more water sources in […]

Droughts and Salt Water Canals Random Thoughts

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

We need solutions to our drought crisis in this country. There are simple but expensive solutions for instance Desalination, salt water rivers and conservation strategies. Now before you accusing me of hyping any of the newest technologies or try to tell me it costs too much, let me explain something about the Earth?s water supply. […]

A Door County Fish Boil - Fresh Fish and a Curtain of Flame

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Fish Creek Wisconsin-

It?s another perfect June evening at the White Gull Inn, Wisconsin?s premiere bed and breakfast inn. There is not a cloud in the sky and cool breeze off Green Bay makes this beautiful mid-west summer day even more pleasant. The rustic road leading to the White Gull Inn is presently lined with parked […]

Tips on Six-Line Wrasse Care

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

The six-line wrasse or Pseudocheilinus hexataenia belongs to the family Laridae. This is a large and rather diverse family containing over 500 species in 60 different genera. The six-line wrasse is native to the central and western Indo-Pacific with large concentrations found off the coast of Fiji and the northern part of the Great Barrier […]

Maintenance of a Healthy Environment For a Freshwater Aquarium

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Tasks like tank cleanings and temperature checks are important for keeping your freshwater aquarium clean. Maintenance equals a healthy environment for freshwater aquariums.
But did you know monitoring the water balance in your freshwater aquarium also plays a vital role in the well-being of your fish? If you use tap water to fill your aquarium, you […]