Tropical Fish Tank Lover

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 […]

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 […]

INTRODUCTION:

Nitrogen is an element vital to all life processes on Earth. Nitrogen is very important in our biosphere, where nitrogen comprises 78% of the atmosphere, and is part of every living tissue. It is a component of amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids. With the exception of carbon, nitrogen is the most universal element of […]

Buying the right aquarium fish for your tank is key to the success of your aquarium. When selecting fish, you may not simply be able to pick out the fish that catch your eye in the pet store as not all fish can live in the same environment. Additionally not all fish get along with […]

Location location location! First find your fish they may be indicated by other anglers catching fish, or come from where you caught previously. Past year?s records of hotspots and over - wintering areas can be very useful. But these can vary according to a season?s dominant prevailing winds directions and temperatures. Also fishing pressure, food […]

AQUARIUM:

Start with as large an aquarium as you can afford. The very BASIC principle that is to have 1-2 inches of NARROW bodied fish per FILTERED aquarium gallon is a starting point, but not very accurate. This also only applies to a standard rectangular aquarium. Goldfish are dirty and fatter, so I would triple […]

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 […]

Buying discus fish for your aquarium should be pretty much the same as buying any other fish, yet it seems to give people all sorts of worries and anxieties, possibly because of the amount of money involved. Not many other fish has the price tag that Discus Fish has attached to them.

The main thing is […]

The first thing to keep in mind when purchasing a new fishing rod is the fact that a decent fishing rod doesn’t have to break the bank. As a matter of fact, you should be able to find more than adequate fishing rods for fifty dollars or less. In my experience, fishing rods that are […]

Fly fishing, in all it’s variations and sub-areas (casting, fly tying, etc), centres around a single goal ? To successfully tempt a fish (Most commonly a trout) to take an artificial fly as a food item. Sighting, hooking, playing and landing the fish are also important parts of the successful fishing experience, not to mention […]