Tropical Fish Tank Lover

Scientific Name: Botia macracanthusOther Scientific Name(s): Cobitis macracanthus, Botia macrocanthusCommon Name: Clown Loach

Clown loaches are very popular aquarium fish however they are not always easy to keep successfully since they easily succumb to ick and are sensitive to poor water conditions. This article is intended to help new clown loach owners provide a good home […]

Aquarium tank fish death is one of the common challenges faced by aquarists. There are number of factors that could be responsible for the deaths experienced. These are outlined briefly below:

- The aquarist selection of fish.

- The removal and packing of the fish from the pet shop

- Transport time and period and the handling of […]

The hobby of keeping and maintaining an aquarium has become very popular as it takes very little space and this hobby can be maintained by all individuals whether young or old. Aquariums can be educational as well as entertaining. When the aquarium, is decorated properly with plants, rocks or corals it can become a very […]

One unfortunate aspect of fish keeping is the possibility that your fishes will become ill at some point in time. If you are a responsible fish keeper then you probably worry about this and check them for signs of disease on a regular basis. While this practice is both responsible and wise, you should be […]

There are two areas of introducing new fish into an aquarium that you must be aware of:

1. Fish Quarantine

Fish quarantine is one big, singular factor that must be observed strictly before you can be sure that your new fish is of good health and not an apostle of doom for the other inmates. Most new […]

So you want to keep tropical fish and have a stunning aquarium sitting in your living room or anywhere else in your house for that matter. Maybe you wish to breed topical fish in the future as a hobby or even make a living from it. If your thinking of getting tropical fish then there […]

AQUARIUM WATER CONDITIONERS their ingredients (where available), what chemical functions they perform and uses based on my opinions of each based on using these products in a professional capacity (27 years of aquarium maintenance and research)

STRESS COATStress Coat contains a special non-toxic polymer that is attracted to the skin of the fish forming a synthetic […]

There are several goldfish diseases that can threaten the health of your aquatic pet, but if you provide the proper tank maintenance and make sure that the water is of good quality there will be less of a chance of your fish getting sick. Goldfish can actually live for quite some time - many […]

Aquariums are not complete with just water and few fish swimming around in them. Adding aquarium driftwood can help make a beautiful aquascapes. Driftwood can be anything like small arches, caves, or hollows. Driftwood like branches, stumpy, and planted driftwood are readily available on the aquarium market.

The choice of driftwood would primarily depend on the […]

A 3D aquarium is made with the help of 3D technologies and animated with software like flash. It can be described as a beautiful underwater landscape, inhabited with colorful, beautiful and interactive fishes that look like real ones. These 3D animated aquariums bring to life the exotic fishes with vibrant colors and realistic movements. These […]