Algae are common problems in all kinds of aquariums, including reef or salt-water aquariums. But it is a common misconception that algae need to be completely eliminated in the marine fish tanks. Some algae will always be present in healthy aquarium water, according to “The Everything Aquarium Book” (Adams Media; 2006.) But algae can quickly ...
Angelfish (or angel fish) are aquarium favorites for their beauty, feisty attitudes and good appetites. Unlike many other kinds of wet pets, angel fish can often easily adapt to many different kinds of foods. Although there are saltwater angel fish available in the pet trade, they are for experienced hobbyists only. The most common and ...
If animated movies like Finding Nemo and The Little Mermaid left you fascinated with the undersea realm, then you may be delighted to know that you can live underwater with real tropical fish – at least for a night or two. At Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key West, Florida, guests can pay for the privilege ...
The colorful discus fish is very popular for fresh water aquariums but it does require some care. Its popularity is due partly to its colors, making the discus fish look more like a tropical fish than a freshwater one. People who don’t want to take the extreme care that a salt-water aquarium takes, find the ...
The manta ray, manta birostris, is the largest ray species in the world. They measure 19.7 to 29.5 feet (6 to 9 meters) long and can weigh up to 3,086 pounds (1400 kilograms). On the upper surface of their bodies, they usually range from black, to greyish-blue and brown in color while their undersides are ...
In the almost-fifteen years that I’ve been keeping freshwater fish, I’ve usually selected species that aren’t shy– that like coming out to “play,” where they can be easily seen in the open. But, once I started keeping butterfly cichlids (also known as ram cichlids), these shy little critters did what they’re famous for: hid out ...
If you have freshwater aquarium fish, and are an experienced fish keeper, then maybe it is time to consider attempting to breed your fish. Breeding egg-laying fish is something for the serious and experienced fish owner. It is not easy to breed fish in captivity, but it can be done. Choosing the Tank Size First, ...
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 ...
Gouramis make excellent fish for the novice tropical fish keeper. This is not said to offend any gouramis that happen to be reading this. It is very difficult to keep any fish happy and healthy, so you might as well start off with fish that are not only easy to feed and forgiving of minor ...
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