At the end of a muddy path lined by rubber trees, Herman proudly presents his family fish farm. Around 70 Asian arowanas, decorative fishes highly valued among aquarists, swim in three rectangle shaped fishponds. His parents are clerks in the village of Selimbau in the West Kalimantan, a province of Indonesian island Borneo, but the sale of arowanas brings in…
Read MoreStarting with a too-small tank First, and the most common mistake with aquariums is starting with a small tank. People started opting for smaller tanks since they appeared on the market. However, a smaller tank is a total failure for beginners. Why? Because if the volume of water is smaller, main water characteristics change quickly so you can’t make a…
Read MoreIt’s not hard to make a tank according to your wishes and needs, says Vladimir Mirkov from the Serbian Aquarists Association and points out that they should be manufactured by professionals for safety and durability reasons. Professionals will give you the right advice about the necessary aquarium equipment. Smaller aquariums have a volume of 40-60 liters. The ones with the…
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