Keeping an aquarium is a fairly common hobby. Many people have goldfish or guppies, which are perfect for children and families on the go. If you want to go further with keeping an aquarium at home, however, consider cichlids. Cichlids are a large family of fish (over 1500 varieties) that span much of the globe ...
In the Hartford, Connecticut area, there is a large consumer demand for aquariums and aquarium supplies. Consequently, there are many retail outlets which sell aquariums and aquarium supplies in the Hartford, Ct region. A variety of local retailers, ranging from department stores to pet stores and buyer’s clubs, sell some forms of aquariums and related ...
I am happy to say that I have 5 aquariums with African Cichlids. In them you will find all of the different stages in their developmental life. From babies (fry) to full grown males and females. I knew very little about African Cichlids before my husband and I started the adventure of buying our first ...
Growing up with a pet can be a wonderful experience for a kid. As a child we always had family pets like fish, a dog, a couple of cats, and even a couple of small rodents along the way. Pets can help your children build a sense of responsibility and independence as well as teach ...
When caring for freshwater fish PH and ammonia levels should be tested regularly in order to maintain a healthy environment for your fish. If the PH or ammonia balances are wrong it could mean death for your fish and you could even experience problems acclimating new fish to your aquarium. Testing the water in your ...
The Hartford, Connecticut area is home to several very good pet shops. Some of these stores specialize in the sale and care of common household pets such as dogs and cats, while others focus on pets such as tropical fish, reptiles, small animals and horses. Each of these stores also regularly stocks and sells large ...
With the increased demand and desire to create a tropical fish tank all the way up to a full blown saltwater reef biotope, the African cichlids have taken a backstage presence. This is an unfortunate event as African cichlids represent a whole other realm of fascination in the aquarium hobby. Often considered easier to maintain ...
Having started out with freshwater tanks then African Cichlids, and now the king of all tanks, a full blown reef tank, I have had the opportunity to experiment and learn alot regarding the myriad of tropical fish associated with the hobby. From working with small community fish such as Tetras, and Gouramis’ to much larger ...
The Gold Nugget Plecostomus is a member of the Loricariidae family which groups the sucker mouth catfish, known as Plecostomus, or “pleco” for short. This particular species of suckermouth cat hails from the Rio Xingu and Rio Iriri rivers of Brazil, South America. The Gold Nugget pleco is a very popular species of suckermouth cats ...
