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<< previous page 1 2 next page>> written by groshan fabiola If you are an experienced reef aquarium hobbyist, you can walk right into a marine fish sale at the local pet store and tell whether the species of fish that are on sale will be compatible with your tank at home written by groshan fabiola There are so many different live cultured corals to choose from, each with their own unique colors and movements; many aquarium owners find that they don’t even need saltwater fish to create a lively underwater reef environment written by Richard Gilliland A heater is a device that heats the aquarium water to suit the natural requirements of a fish. If you are wondering “do I need a heater for my aquarium” then it is important for you to know why a heater is required written by Richard Gilliland There is no doubt that aquariums can beautify your house but since fish are living organisms the aquarium is bound to get dirty. written by Richard Gilliland Many salt water aquarium fish keepers swear by the fact that live rock is absolutely necessary and a marine without live rock is incomplete and difficult to handle. You must be wondering what is live rock and why should I use it in my aquarium? This article will elaborate on what is live rock and why is it so important. written by Richard Gilliland Aquarium chillers are ideal for you if you want to control rising temperatures during the warm seasons. If you are planning to buy a chiller, it is recommended that you know about the different types of aquarium chillers that are available on the market. It is possible to get three types of aquarium chillers that will help you control rising temperatures and avoid reduction of dissolved oxygen in your aquarium. written by Richard Gilliland If you know people who own aquariums or if you have been looking to set up your own aquarium then you are probably already familiar with the words aquarium chiller. But you may not know why you need one or even what they are used for. So allow me to explain and hopefully help you learn why you need a chiller for your aquarium. written by Richard Gilliland There is no doubt that aquariums help beautify your house since they contain colorful fish and other organisms that add a nice calming touch of class. In order to successfully beautify your house and enjoy fish keeping to the maximum it is important to take good care of your aquarium. written by Richard Gilliland Test kits are the best way to ensure that your aquarium is running properly and that all the components of your aquarium are in order. Since there are so many test kits on the market it is bound to get confusing on which type of test kit to use for your aquarium. written by Richard Gilliland Most marine aquarium keepers insist that protein skimmers are a must for healthy saltwater aquarium, They also believe no aquarium should be without a protein skimmer. written by Richard Gilliland Aquariums are beautiful additions to your home. Aquariums consist of mainly two types of setups that are fresh water and salt water setups. Freshwater aquariums are considered easier to keep and are often recommended for beginners since there is more margin for error in freshwater aquariums. written by Richard Gilliland If you are planning to start a saltwater tank then it is important to keep a few things in mind before you purchase your aquarium. Listed in the paragraphs below are a few facts that will help you buy the best aquarium for saltwater fish. written by Richard Gilliland It is possible to find aquariums for freshwater fish in various designs, shapes and sizes but not all of the aquariums available are best suited for freshwater fish. This article will help you understand what is the best aquarium for freshwater fish by elaborating on some facts. written by Richard Gilliland Lighting is used in an aquarium for mainly two purposes that are providing artificial light for plants to grow and illuminating the tank in order to view your fish. While wondering “what type of lighting should I use in my aquarium” it is important to know what types of lights are available and their purposes in order to decide what lighting should be used in your aquarium. written by Maximum Hit Have you been wondering why your aquarium looks dirty even though you have cleaned it a week ago. Overfeeding! Yes, over-feeding your fish can be one of the main causes of aquarium contamination and poor fish health. written by Richard Gilliland There are many chillers available on the market that help cool the water in your aquarium, but if you have a saltwater aquarium then it is important for you to choose a chiller carefully. written by Richard Gilliland There is no doubt that chillers can help your aquarium function properly during the hot months by cooling the water and avoiding the loss of dissolved oxygen. If you have a freshwater aquarium and you are looking for information on aquarium chillers then you have come to the right place. written by Richard Gilliland Algae for many new aquarium hobbiest seems like a never ending battle. But it dosen’t have to be if you use the following methods I will list in this article. RO/DI water, GFO/phosphate reactors and less feeding are just a few things you need to watch out for when caring for an algae free aquarium. written by Maximum Hit Our priority when we keep an aquarium in our homes is the well-being of the fish and invertebrates we maintain. And the first step to note while preparing a checklist of the aquarium accessories required for the well being of aquarium occupants is to keep the aquarium room relatively cool, especially for marine aquaria. written by Richard Gilliland For many years aquarist’s ignored the use of so called additives that increased growth and color in your corals. Most of which stuck to the basics, addition of calcium and alkalinity or magnesium. written by Richard Gilliland Amino Acids are quickly becoming one of the most popular additives to any serious reef keeper’s arsenal. There are many different reasons why they are being used and many why I suggest everyone should use them. Many vitamins and proteins are including in one easy dosing supplement to provide your corals with much needed elements they would not otherwise get in a closed aquarium environment. written by Richard Gilliland Well actually Acanthuridae is the name for the family of surgeonfishes. Most of us hobbiest generally refer to them as Tangs. The surgeonfishes consist of about 80 species across 6 genera. Most if not all tangs are marine reef dwelling fish. written by LesFex Zango Are you planning for a weekend outing with your family? There are a lot of kid-friendly places around Pittsburgh where your whole family will have a ball written by Richard Gilliland Calcium reactors release CO2, dissolving calcium source material in their reactor. The result is calcium is added to your tank helping corral and other aquarium livestock thrive. written by Richard Gilliland It is impossible to eliminate algae altogether, and you should not be frustrated by the persistent nature of algae to accumulate. What you can do is control the condition under which plant life and fish thrives and algae does not. written by Pankaj Mohan Cretans are known to have been a seafaring community since their early records. They used to sail a lot for their livelihood during the antiquity and later. A modern sea water aquarium now takes you back to the same love they have had for the oceanic life, as this article seems to suggest. written by Vikram kuamr If you are like most families, then you have at least one pet in your household. Pets play a major role in creating an ideal family environment. written by Maximum Hit An aquarium can be a great addition to your interior decorations. If you are looking to add a certain level of style and beauty to your home or office, having an aquarium can do just that. While deciding to choose an aquarium for your house you may have wondered which one to choose from. written by Maximum Hit It feels great to have aquariums in a corner of your house or office. The visibility of life moving and glowing makes you realize that the world is full of colors and is beautiful. But buying an aquarium and your choice of fish does not finish all that is required to keep you aquarium environment healthy for the fish. Whether you have a small cabinet aquarium of a fish pond, many pond equipments and liners need to be fitted around to keep the fish environment healthy. written by Richard Gilliland However, today we know much more about corals. For starters, corals are animals and not plants, as people used to believe earlier. As they are animals, they can follow animalistic eating patterns, which mean selecting their own food and ingesting what they can eat. << previous page 1 2 next page>> |