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How to Set Up Cygwin With Vim

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If you need to emulate the Linux or Unix environment on your Windows machine, you can use Cygwin. It emulates the kernel and runtime environment used on Linux computers. Vim, initially developed for Unix and Linux, is based on the popular vi text editor. Both Vim and vi use plain text, as opposed to

Fungus on an Oscar Fish

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Cotton wool disease is a fungal infection that can afflict your Oscar fish. The most common fungi that cause this disease are called saprolegnia and achlya, though other fungi may also be present in your Oscar's tank. Early detection and treatment are important in bringing your fish back to good hea

Saltwater Fish and Aquariums

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Owning a tropical fish aquarium can be a very rewarding and fulfilling hobby that can last a lifetime. There are many factors to consider when building and operating a saltwater aquarium. Questions to ask are; what type of fish do I want? Do I want to include coral? Do I have the funds to provide th

How to Build a Tank Stand

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Fish tanks cannot be placed on just anything; they must be placed on a sturdy structure with a series of crossbeams. Commercial tank stands can be expensive, from hundreds of dollars for small tanks to thousands for large tanks. However, with basic carpentry experience, a homemade tank stand can be

DIY for a Tank Overflow

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An overflow in the aquarium is required if the hobbyist chooses to run a sump. Incorporating a sump, allows the aquarist to hide many unsightly pieces of equipment in this reservoir. Aquarium heaters, power heads and nylon bags of filter material can all be placed in the sump. Water runs into and th

How to Set Up Aquarium Pumps

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Aquariums can be beautiful, clean and sparkling, with colorful fish, coral, plants and crustaceans inside. To keep an aquarium responsibly, though, you must keep certain conditions in mind, like animal feeding and compatibility, safety and water quality. The best way to keep a clean, healthy fish ta

Black Neon Tetra Fact Sheet

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The Black Neon Tetra Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi is not as closely related to the Neon Tetra as its name implies. Other common names include The BlackTetra. Its specific name was from Dr. Herbert Axelrod, the well known fish expert, musician, author and convicted 'criminal'.