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 ...
A water garden is a man made or tended surface of water that contains plants, rocks and/or fish. They can vary in size from a small barrel or porch container to a full sized back yard pond. The elements within a water garden generally are reflective of its size. Smaller gardens may only contain a ...
There are many fun things to do in Tampa, Florida, and going to The Florida Aquarium is one of them. It is a beautiful place to explore. Plus, it is a great way to get away from the Florida heat since there is 200,000 sq. ft. of air conditioning in The Florida Aquarium. It is ...
Aside from its size, a larger fish pond has a lot of differences from the usual-sized ponds. The water system itself requires extra care and pond maintenance. The creatures like the fish and the aquatic plants that dwell in large ponds require even more attention and concern. Basic fish ponds normally use a biological pond ...
Feeding Red Eared Slider Turtles begins with understanding that they are omnivores. Omnivores are animals that eat a diet of both meat and plants. But, they must be fed correctly to remain healthy. Young red eared sliders have a different diet, they need to be fed more protein while adult red eared sliders need to ...
Adding Animals to the Aquarium Rationale: In order to create a stable ecosystem, animals need to be added to the terrarium and the aquarium. Lesson five is the introduction of the animals to the aquarium. Goal: The goal of this lesson is for the students to develop an understanding of the aquarium and animals we ...
If you are looking for a small pet that is easy to care for, a fire-bellied newt is definitely something you should consider. These tiny little creatures pack a big personality, and are fun for every member of the family. They make the perfect first pet for children because they are low maintenance and don’t ...
