Tropical Fish Tank Lover

So you're thinking about trying cichlids. A good choice. In this article I shall try to give a few examples of good cichlid aquariums that are suitable for beginners. I've tried to suggest set-ups that will be beautiful and easy to maintain, and species that are easily bred so that you might observe this fascinating […]

You have no doubt heard the drinking water ?rules.? You probably know that you should drink between 8 and 10 glasses of water each day. But what are the benefits to drinking a lot of water?

What is Drinking Water?

Think back to when you were in high school chemistry class. Remember the formula for water? H2O. […]

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 […]

There are three areas of consideration in proper pool maintenance:1. Water Balance2. Disinfection, sanitation, oxidation3. Circulation and filtrationMaintaining a routine maintenance schedule is your first line of defense against all pool-rated problems.A maintenance program consists of the following:? Routinely testing your water and adding chemicals needed to balance water? Using your net and brush to rid the pool of debris, […]

I distinctly remember a trip to a Michigan cut, off of Lake Huron, when supposedly the perch were running. After a couple of hours soaking minnows, we had not caught a thing. My dad had a friend who lived within a mile of the cut and told us to pack it up and we'll all […]

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 […]

Many homes and business offices around the country are home to a number of aquarium fishes. Aquarium fish are often purchased for decoration purposes in many offices or for pets in homes where other pets may be prohibited. Whatever the reason for purchasing an aquarium fish they make a great pet however, when […]