Archive for the 'Saltwater Fish' Category

Saltwater Aquarium Setup - The Basics

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Picking the Right Location
OK, you’ve bought all of the right equipment and brought it home. Now what? The first step is to pick a suitable location for your new aquarium. There are a few general guidelines to follow here. The aquarium should be in a room with a stable year round […]

Dory and Friends About Blue Tang & Their Friends

Friday, June 13th, 2008

The hit animated children’s movie ’Finding Nemo’ has made the already popular Blue Tang one of the most popular saltwater aquarium fish around. In the movie, one of the main characters is a colourful, playful and forgetful Blue Tang named Dory. Since the release of this movie it seems every child wants their own saltwater […]

Saltwater Aquariums - A Beginners Guide

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Saltwater aquariums are certainly more difficult to maintain than fresh water aquariums. The ecology of saltwater aquariums is different and needs careful as well as knowledgeable handling.

Saltwater aquariums can house a wide range of fishes and mammals in comparison to fresh water aquariums. In a salt water aquarium it is possible for you to keep […]

How To Set Up A Quarantine Tank For Tropical Fish

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Do I Need A Quarantine Tank?

Ah, yes, the often dismissed but very necessary part of the tropical fish hobby, the infamous quarantine tank. Do you really need one to be successful in this hobby?

For freshwater fish you may be able to get by without having one. Freshwater fish are generally more suited to […]

Aquariums: A Love Affair With Fish

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

The history of breeding, raising and nurturing fish for their ornamental value and also for consumption is a long one. More than 4,000 years ago, people were cultivating fish, in ponds at first, but later in man-made tanks. Today, keeping fish in your home is easier than ever.

Early examples of fish in captivity […]

Starting a Saltwater Aquarium

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Starting a saltwater aquarium is a task that can be fun and rewarding, or devastating. It all depends on if you put it together well where it provides a good ecosystem for your saltwater fish to survive in.

When setting up a saltwater aquarium you need to make a decision regarding how large aquarium tank […]

Hexagon Fish Tank Light Puts Your Aquarium On Display

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

When you have found the perfect spot for your aquarium and you have decided how big you want it to be, you now need to decide what shape you want and what sort of lighting you want to display your aquarium. Have you thought what fish tank light you are going to use?

What Type of […]

How Can You Make Your Large Salt Water Fish Tank Be An Ocean Like Environment

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

A large salt water fish tank intimately resembles the environment found in oceans that supports the salt water fish as against fresh water fish. It is not easy to upkeep the salt water fish in a large salt water fish tank. This is because salt water fish, unlike the fresh water fish, are […]

Choosing A Saltwater Fish Tank

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

What to Look For in a Saltwater Fish Tank

The decision to purchase a saltwater or marine fish tank for your home or office should not be taken lightly. Marine fish will have requirements far greater than freshwater fish. However, once you?ve decided to purchase a saltwater aquarium you?ll be rewarded with a stunning range of […]

Deciding Between a Saltwater Aquarium or a Freshwater Aquarium

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

If you are looking to add a certain level of style and beauty to your home or office, having an aquarium can do just that. There are so many things that can be done when it comes to having an aquarium as the center of your decor, and it is the perfect way to combine […]