Archive for the 'aquarium' Category

A Quick Guide to Red Eye Tetra Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Red eye tetras make a great addition to any freshwater aquarium setup. Seeing them in a school with bright silver bodies that are accented by their black tail and red eyes is a real stunner. They are readily available in shops. They are peaceful and are suitable for many starter aquariums. They are a hardy […]

What Are the Most Important Tropical Fish Supplies?

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Finding the right tropical fish supplies for your aquarium can be a challenging aspect for many. However, when it comes to getting the basics, it’s important to know what you’re doing. One of the most enthralling and intimidating aspects of tank keeping is that you are keeping a constantly changing and evolving ecosystem. With this […]

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish - How to Breed Guppies

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Guppies are probably the most popular tropical freshwater aquarium fish as they are easy to keep and attractive. They are adaptable to a wide range of conditions and get along well with other community tank species. The males have highly colored, flamboyant tails although the females are much duller so it’s easy to tell if […]

A Quick Guide to Glowlight Tetra Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The Glowlight tetra is a wonderful addition to any fresh water aquarium. Normally found in the tropical Essequibo River in Guyana, South America, the Glowlight tetra has a silvery body that is decorated with a very bright stripe running from the tale to the snout. The color of the stripe can vary from orange to […]

Freshwater Tropical Fish - Quickly Becoming the Most Popular Type of Fish to Keep

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Freshwater tropical fish are rapidly becoming one of the most popular types of fish to keep. Not only are they considerably easier to keep than saltwater fish, but they come in such a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and personalities that you still have a diverse range to choose from. Here are a few […]

Fighting Fish Foods

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Foods and Feeding In the Wild
Like most fish, Bettas are omnivores with a strong preference for living creatures. In the wild they will eat any animal or vegetable matter they can find. They prefer live foods such as Mosquito larvae (wrigglers) Daphnia, etc., and are often referred to as carnivores.
In the Aquarium
In an aquarium they […]

The Correct Way to Set Up a 10 Gallon Aquarium

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Setting up a 10 gallon aquarium is similar to setting up a larger one. Creating the correct environment for the fish is critical to their survival. You can choose to keep either tropical saltwater fish or freshwater fish in this type of aquarium. Common principles apply to setting up a 10 gallon aquarium and some […]

Starting a Freshwater Aquarium

Friday, March 5th, 2010

So you have decided to start an aquarium fish hobby, but now you need to know how to set up all that equipment. Does it matter what order things get done? Yes it does, and it matter how it is done too. If you get your new aquarium off to a proper start, you will […]

How to Keep Jellyfish As Pets in an Aquarium

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Jellyfish tanks are the latest in exotic aquariums. But a jellyfish tank is not just another aquarium. It’s a new kind of living art, a source of life and light that becomes the focal point of any space. Jellyfish Art is simply the best place to buy jellyfish, a jellyfish aquarium, the Desktop Jellyfish Tank […]

Complete Freshwater Aquarium Water Testing

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Did you know that water testing is one of the most important aspects of aquarium maintenance? In fact, it’s important to begin testing the water even before you place the first fish in the tank. Before selecting the fish you wish to keep, test your water. Natural qualities of the water, such as pH and […]