Lake Malawi cichlids themed aquariums are one of the most beautiful out there. Yet, it is never an easy task to keep a cichlid-themed aquarium. Lake Malawi cichlids prefer highly alkaline water and are aggressive to other fish species. Still, for those who have experience in fish keeping, a cichlid fish tank can be a …
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Aquarium DIY ideas are numerous, and it certainly isn’t easy to pick one or two that are more worthy of mentioning over the others. But we had to scale this article down to something readable and doable, as well. The whole point of the text in front of you is to inspire you and maybe give …
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Fish and plants are common subject among fish keepers. Aquarium plants are one of those things that can transform a boring aquarium into a masterpiece and fish haven. Still, bringing inadequate plants to a fish tank can make your fish anxious and stressed. Some prefer to swim in a completely plantless aquarium. The whole aquarium is …
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Google up “aquarium,” and you’ll get numerous breathtaking photos of beautiful bluish water tanks, filled with most precious and healthiest-looking fish specimens out there. Call your aquarist friend, and he’ll tell you how he is trying to solve the murky water issue and revive those dead plants. Aquarium problems are numerous but usually, have the same …
How to choose aquarium heater, depends on the type of fish you have. There are those that like really warm water and live in it and there are those which are more comfortable in lower temperatures. According to the rule you shouldn’t mix these two kinds of fish in the tank because it is impossible to find …
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Keeping fish as pets is much less demanding than taking care of other animals. Apart from the daily feeding, the biggest obligation is to replace the water inside the tank. According to the rule, a third of the water should be replaced every 10 to 15 days. Harmful nitrates are not visible to the naked eye …
If you want your aquarium to look like something you and others will enjoy, you have to supply it with the right filter. This is important because filtration helps with aquarium maintenance. Filtration consists of several types of filter media (filter materials). Mechanical filter media are for collecting solid particles (larger debris) from the aquarium. Biological filter media …
Why do we need to change the aquarium water? Water in the aquarium looks clean, but if you stir it up on the surface you will be shocked by the amount of dirt. Where does it come from? During the feeding process, small particles of food fall to the bottom of the tank and decompose. …
These are the instructions for beginners who wish to start doing aquaristics and make their living space nicer… If you like animals and a peaceful, Zen environment you definitely need to buy an aquarium. Fishes are pets that don’t require a lot of attention, but they will keep you company and fill out your living space. …
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At the end of a muddy path lined by rubber trees, Herman proudly presents his family’s 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 …
