How to Cycle a Tank Using Old Water

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One of the most important steps in setting up a new aquarium is starting the nitrogen cycle. Fish produce waste in the form of toxic ammonia, which is converted by helpful bacteria into nitrite, and finally nitrate. Most new aquarium owners use inexpensive fish to begin the cycle, but this can take

Cichlid - Useful Tips About Gold Severum Cichlids

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Gold severum cichlids belong to the Cichlidae family of fish. They are generally the shy type of cichlids. Gold severum cichlids are also one of the largest cichlids growing up to 20cm. Their bodies are shaped like a discus.

Treating Your Salt Water Tank With an Aquarium Water Conditioner

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While a fresh water aquarium can be a challenge, they are nothing when put up against a salt water tank.However, the rewards are that you get a greater variety of fish and can have a tank that will be the envy of everyone around.The first step to maintaining a healthy tank is to use an aquarium wate

Tropical Fish That Eat Pond Snails

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Large numbers of snails in a tropical fish tank will do a lot of eating. As with any type of animal, a lot of eating means a lot of excreting. This quickly reduces the water quality which can harm your fish if you do not take measures to counteract it.

Freshwater Fish Aquarium Decorations

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There is a variety of stuff that you can use for your freshwater fish aquarium's decoration. This may serve several purposes. They can also serve as hiding places for fish. There is a whole range of decorations that you can select from. They may be of some manufactured or organic material.

Types of Nonaggressive Fish for a Ten-Gallon Tank

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Several factors determine what type of fish you are able to keep in your tank. The small size of a 10-gallon tank will limit the size and number of fish you choose. Aggressive fish nip fins, bully other fish and in extreme circumstances remove flesh from or kill more passive fish. Additionally, fish

Nitrogen-Cycle Control in Marine Fish Spawning Systems

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The mechanisms responsible for nitrification in closed systems are perhaps the most important aspects of aquarium keeping. Biological filtration is the most important means of filtration within any body of water-be it an aquarium or roadside puddle. Naturally occurring bacteria will quickly colonize

Fish Tank Design - Things You'll Need For Your Freshwater Aquarium

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It should be no surprise that, just like cars and clothes and homes and everything else that one can purchase, many individuals in the aquarium world are interested in customizing their fish tank's design. Since basically all an aquarium has to be is a water-filled structure where fish can swim

Betta Fish and Vases

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Male bettas are known for their huge, fanlike tails and striking colors. Many people keep bettas in vases or other ornamental containers to showcase the fish's beauty. However, these containers can cause problems for bettas. It is important to take proper care of your bettas by giving them a good ho

Types of Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp

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There are many types of freshwater aquarium shrimp. Some are well suited to life in captivity in a shrimp aquarium and some are not as they will die out once held in captivity. For the most part, though, shrimp are fairly hardy and do well with minimal care.

List of Aggressive Tropical Freshwater Fish

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Piranhas are aggressive freshwater fishpiranha image by Ludovic LAN from Fotolia.comBefore purchasing fish for your tropical freshwater tank, it is important to consider how will the fish will interact. If you buy fish that are overly aggressive, your serene fish tank may turn into a war...

How to Treat a Goldfish Ulcer

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Ulcer disease on goldfish is a very serious goldfish disease. The ulcers normally develop in areas where there has been attack by another parasitic disease or a fish has damaged its scales. Ulcers are a symptom of a bacterial infection (Pseudomonas and Aeromonas bacteria) caused by poor water qualit

How to Make Aquarium Water Less Cloudy

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Aquariums can have cloudy water that appears white, brown or green. There are many causes for cloudy water, but cloudy water can be fixed once the cause is determined. Some causes include a newly set up aquarium, introducing new decorations or fish, or a poorly set up or maintained tank.

Ogata Koi - How To Make Sure They Will Remain Healthy?

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Being a Koi enthusiast posts a lot of challenges. And it is especially true when you want to take care or to breed the more expensive types of Koi fish, like Ogata Koi. This is the reason why...

Symptoms and Cures of White Spot Disease

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As an aquarist, having one of your fish die is a traumatic experience. To many it is the point where many give up keeping fish. The death of fish can be avoided. There are a lot of fish deaths caused by parasites that infect the fish. One of the most common parasites is ich.

Reasons for Freshwater pH Levels to Be High

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The pH, or percent Hydrogen, of water is simply a measurement of the level of the acidity in water. Although many fish can thrive in a variety of pH levels, some fish require a very particular, if not an exact, pH. A pH value is measured on a scale of 1 to 14, with 7 being neutral; therefore anyth

African Cichlid Aquarium - Basic Ideas on Aquascaping

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Some great ideas on how to set up African cichlid aquarium. Basic ideas on good aquascaping for your African cichlid.

How to Remove Aluminum & Phosphate in Aquariums

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Phosphate is found in many things such as water and food and will build up in both freshwater and saltwater aquarium systems. It is a primary fertilizer for nuisance freshwater and saltwater algae. The buildup of aluminum in the aquarium can come from tap water, aluminum oxide filters and presence o

How to Make Food for a Baby Betta Fish

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An adult betta fish is a low-maintenance pet. Betta fish breathe oxygen from the surface of the water, rather than through gills, so they do not need pumps or filters to keep the water oxygenated. They can survive in a regular fish tank or bowl. Baby betta fish, or betta fry, require a lot more atte

Piranha - Small Fish, Huge Threat

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Despite their small dimensions and their innocent looking aspect, South American piranhas have a frightening reputation and they are known as the most wild and dangerous river fish. Swimming in large group, they attack devour any animal standing in their way, leaving only the skeleton behind.