Ponds & Waterfalls- Water Living

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

We can?t live without it. Water is the very source of life That is why we are so strongly attracted to it. Maybe because we cannot live more than a few days without water, we want to have it close by. Most people would like to live next to it, whether in the form of […]

Common Mistakes That Can Kill Your Fish

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Every year thousands and thousands of people try their luck with tropical fish but only a small part of them still keep tropical fish one year later. This can often be contributed to bad experiences such as dying fish, a smelly aquarium or a green aquarium completely conquered by algae. Most of these experiences are […]

HVAC - Is Water Treatment Necessary?

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Drum-Kickers, Soap Salesmen…they have been called many things. Water Treatment specialists (probably the name they prefer) are everywhere. As a mechanical contractor, we have had many knock on our door. With most large commercial buildings and industrial facilities in Memphis utilizing water cooling/heating mechanical equipment, this industry is highly competitive, but […]

The Benefits Of A Fishing Guide

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

Here is my definition of a perfect fishing day: ?Heading out into the open bays in search of 28? redfish and schools of hungry speckled trout, limiting out and loading up the boat with a stringer of fish that could win the next big fishing tournament, having the fish cleaned for you and not cleaning […]

There Is A Vast Choice When It Comes To Fish Tank Fishes

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Aquarium stores will stock a wide variety of fish tank fishes. The most popular choice tends to be the tropical fishes. They are quite hardy and also breed easily. They will also find it easy to get acclimatized to the artificial aquatic environments. All that they need is the water heated to the necessary temperature.

The […]

Fishing In Alaska Waters: A Dream Fishing Expedition For Anglers In The US!

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

Can one figure out any single angler obsessed with lures and fishing bait who doesn?t dream of fishing in Alaska some day? And what with stories about pulling out 400 pound halibut and 80 pound king salmon from the rich Alaska waters, most anglers are almost sure they have a better than average chance to […]

Aquarium Ich: Ichthyophthirius Multifilis And Cryptocaryon Irritans Diagnosis And Treatment

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Ich, also called white spot disease, is one of the most common protozoan infections affecting aquarium and pond fishes. The scientific name for freshwater ich is ?Ichthyophthirius multifilis. The marine protozoan causing ich is Cryptocaryon irritans. Both organisms cause whitish spots, called ?cysts?, to appear on the bodies and fins of the infested fishes.

DIAGNOSIS:The usual […]

A Look at Tropical Ceiling Fans

Monday, July 7th, 2008

There are several differences between tropical ceiling fans and standard ceiling fans. Tropical ceiling fans have wider blades than typical fans. A large number of tropical ceiling fans are made for outdoor use. Tropical ceiling fans look different from normal fans in that they have a more natural, and woody appearance.

The main thing that sets […]

Aquariums - The Basic Guide For Setting Up Aquariums

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

There are hundreds of books written about fish keeping which are readily available, however there is not enough time to read a book before we start, so let's get going and we will keep fish successfully by staying with the basics, then you can become an expert later on, from experience, as well as from […]

Difference Between Saltwater And Freshwater Fish

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Many people start with a freshwater aquarium because it is easier to get started and maintain. As they become more experienced they begin to consider keeping a saltwater tank because it offers a new challenge and many new varieties of aquatic creatures to care for. This article will explain some if the differences between saltwater […]