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How to Cure Goldfish With Ich

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Goldfish are among the world's most popular aquatic pets. They're inexpensive, hardy, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Like almost all other fish, however, they're prone to a number of water-borne diseases and parasites, included the dreaded ich. Ich are parasites that burrow into the oute

Water Conditions for Neon Tetras

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Neon tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) are a very beautiful and easily cared for freshwater fish. They are best kept in groups of at least five since they like to swim together in groups or shoals. They are originally from South America and are usually found in the Paraguay River basin, the Rio Taquari,

DIY Sump Plastic

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Sumps provide extra filtration and water volume to your aquarium system. Usually a sump is located in a hidden area such as underneath or behind the aquarium itself. Building your own sump is fairly easy. You can customize it to fit your space requirements. Plastics such as acrylic, Plexiglass and p

Know Your Algae!

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There are two different kinds of algae you may experience in your fish tank, one kind being largely beneficial (unless the tank is also heavily planted) and the other kind a type that you will wish to dispose of. The "friendly" kind helps your tank in much the same way plants do, they redu

How to Adjust a Calcium Reactor

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The coral reef aquarium is one of the most complex aquatic systems to balance in a home aquarium. Your calcium reactor can save you money over adding liquid or solid supplements to balance the calcium, magnesium, alkalinity and pH of the artificial seawater. But to get the most from your investment,

The Common Goldfish

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Easily recognisable by even amateurs, goldfish have stunning colour that makes them stand out in a crowd. Wide but stocky heads, smoothly tapered body with a forked caudal (tail) fin complete with vibrant metallic orange colour. The majority of aquarists have probably started out with a goldfish won