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Aquarium Rentals

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Considering an aquarium, but discouraged by the thought of all that responsibility, not to mention cost? What about if you move, moving a full sized aquarium can be a hassle? Well, now there?s good news. You can have all the appeal and beauty of an aquarium without the long term responsibility or high costs often […]

What Causes Red Slime Algae in a Reef Aquarium and How Can I Get it Out of My Reef Tank?

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Red slime algae in a reef aquarium can detract from the overall look of the tank. It can also pose a threat to some corals, if they are not strong enough to fight it off it can eventually smoother them and cut off their light.
What Causes Red Slime Algae In a Reef Aquarium
This algae […]

What is a Pleco?

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

A pleco fish is a bottom-feeding/algae-eating fish typically acquired for freshwater aquariums originally from South America.
They are those “sucker fish”.
Plecos prefer warmer water and are pretty self-sufficient.
They eat the green algae in the tank and excess food off the bottom that the other fish can’t or don’t.
They clean when you don’t want to.
One of the […]

Salt Water Aquarium Fish For Beginners - Looking at Marine Aquarium Fish That Are Easy to Care For

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Most people get involved in marine aquariums because of the beautiful colorful fish. It is also these colorful fish that confuse people and can wind up costing them alot of money if the salt water fish the choose are either to difficult to care for or do not get along well with or eat other […]

What to Expect - Cycling Reef Aquarium - An Overview of the Reef Tank Cycle in New Mini Reef Systems

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Many new reef aquarium keepers are usually familiar with aquariums and may have kept freshwater tanks in the past. Mini reef systems like freshwater tanks need to cycle in order to maintain fish. But the cycles and what happens are totally different, this article will help explain what to expect cycling reef aquariums.
Ammonia And […]

Awesome Ground Cover For Aquariums

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

When I was setting up my aquarium, I couldn’t find a gravel I liked enough for the bottom.
So, I went looking at glass beads, and couldn’t seem to find what I was looking for. Either they weren’t pretty, or there weren’t enough to cover the bottom of my aquarium.
I perused the craft aisle at the […]

The Art of Fish Tank Display

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Quite simply, a fish tank is designed to offer marine life with a familiar and contained environment. As a hobby, fish tanks allow individuals to purchase fish as pets and keep them inside their home. The first fishkeeping, for personal use, became increasingly popular in the 1950's and was widely enjoyed through […]

Breeding Brachydanio Fish In Your Aquarium - Tips And Must Know Facts

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Some of the fishes which are commonly kept in aquariums are Brachydanio Albolineatus, Rerio,and Nigrofasciatus. The Braychydanio Albolineatus which is otherwise known as Gold Danio or Pearl Danio and which grows to a size of 2 inches long is commonly found in Sumatra and India. The slim simmering body of this fish resembles that […]

Purchasing Aquarium Tanks - How To Choose One That Suits You

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

The aquarium tank has to be chosen with great care. You cannot buy the tank just on your whim. It has to be suitable for what you are planning to buy and put inside the tank. The tanks may be used for various purposes, you can decorate them, add fish to them and add amphibians […]

How To Make Your Own Saltwater Aquarium - 4 Practical Tips

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

1. Getting a customized Saltwater aquarium and its inmates is the dream of many who love fishy friends, but knowing you can learn a thing or two from the experts can help reduce the cost of buying a custom-made one. You can buy the tank for storing your saltwater fish easily enough from the local […]