Tropical Fish Tank Lover

Picture it: a father and son waiting on a harbor over a lake, their bare legs dangling over the water, each of them holding a fishing rod. It?s a scene bound to endear children and excite families, simply because fishing has long been used by humans for both relaxation and industry.

Put simply, fishing covers all […]

Why do people want to keep saltwater aquariums in the first place? Well, the answer to these questions will naturally differ from aquarist to aquarist. Some aquarists are intrigued by the challenged. They started out with easy freshwater species, advanced to breeding freshwater species that hardly anyone can even keep alive in aquariums, and now […]

The headline seems outrageous and alarming at the same time the first answer that many might give is a laugh. When one considers the value of water and the source of many historic conflicts, however, the question is anything but funny. Fresh water is second only to oxygen in terms of importance to human life […]

Anybody that decides to create an aquarium and keep aquatic life has a number of duties of care for their animals and plants. You have to feed them, keep them healthy and keep their environment clean and inhabitable. Keeping the environment clean and inhabitable means keeping the water clear to look at and keeping the […]

Aquarium lighting is often the last item a person is thinking about when buying an aquarium. The lighting of an aquarium, however, is very important.

There are 4 different kinds of aquarium setups that may require different kinds of aquarium lighting:

Freshwater - fish only.
Freshwater - fish and plants.
Salt water ? fish only.
Saltwater ? fish and corals.

The […]

There we were, me and my new fishing apprentice at the lake. I was teaching him the rudiments of handling the rod and putting the bait and we were trying to catch a lake trout while discussing everything from sports to the most effective technique to escape from boring clothes-shopping with our wives. I got […]

What is tank cycling?

In an aquarium or fish bowl the fish give off waste, which over a short time breaks down into toxic ammonia. We all know that ammonia is quite dangerous even in small quantities so as aquarists we need to take steps to combat it. In a small fish bowl that might mean […]

Helping your child get higher test scores in science can be as easy as a day of fishing. Fishing is hands-on way for children to connect to important science concepts, in addition to being a great activity that can keep kids learning for a lifetime. This article will show any parent how to […]

Tropical fish are like other species in many respects, and that includes the fact that they have diseases or disorders that may resemble those of other animals, but are specific to the fish themselves. One good example is tumors.
Just as humans, cats or dogs may get cancer or other types of tumors, so can tropical […]

Tropical home decor is being seen in an increasing number of homes. Visits to Hawaii and Jamaica inspire returning travelers to recreate that warm and vibrant atmosphere in their own space. Tropical home decorating is vibrant and colorful and usually includes artisan carvings and statues. Try some jungle prints or beach prints for the […]