Aquatic plants aren’t just for decoration; they serve an important function to the health and happiness of tropical fish. Growing plants not only provide large amounts of oxygen to the aquarium, they also clean the water of harmful contaminants such as nitrogen which is produce from left over fish food and fish poop. Aquatic plants ...
So, you’re 12 and want to find a job. You’ve probably discovered by now that “real” jobs for 12 year olds are pretty hard to find. The reason for this is something call the “Child Labor Laws.” These laws were enacted in 1938 to protect kids from being hurt on the job, being overworked or ...
Are you in the process of formulating a Pre-K lesson plan that focuses on snails? Have you found yourself at a loss for ideas? If so, you may want to take a second to scroll through my list of suggestions. They may help you finish your work. Here they are: Science Depending on your budget, ...
Those who have been unable to grow plants in aquariums or those considering starting an aquarium might note that the most frequent reason for failure of plants in aquariums is improper light – usually poor light. Before the development of artificial lights, aquariums were usually located near a window. A south-facing window, where maximum light ...
So, you’re 13 and want to find a job. If you’ve already been out searching, you’ve probably discovered by now that “real” jobs for kids under the age of 14 are hard to find. The child labor laws set by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) were designed to protect kids by limiting both the ...
Aquarium enthusiasts are always on the look out for high quality fish, aquarium plants, and decorations. The decorations are easy to order from any number of quality aquarium shops across the country. But what about aquarium plants? With the growing number of aquarium plant sellers using ecommerce and online auctions to find buyers, shipping aquarium ...
When setting up your aquarium, plants are a very important addition. Plants give fish places to seek shelter and solace. Also, if you have live bearing fish, plants give the babies a place to hide until they are large enough to enter the community. Plants also give the aquarium a more natural look. When choosing ...
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 ...
There are so many aspects to the aquarium and the life that dwells within it. The questions surrounding most of these common problems can usually go unanswered leaving the aquarium owner at a loss for words while they sit by and watch their inhabitants die. This can often be a discouraging and heart wrenching ordeal. ...
So you have something green in your tank, growing on your decorations, your aquarium glass, and maybe even discoloring your water. What is it? It is a common underwater plant species called algae. Algae, while ugly, are not bad for your fish. It helps to filter the water and makes you aquarium safer. But you ...
