Filter and Water Course Pond Pumps, How to Choose?
Which pond pump should I buy and how do I calculate the correct size to run my filter, waterfall or stream etc... find the answers here!
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Mini Reef Systems - Three Things That All Reef Tanks Need to Succeed
There are three major factors that all mini reef systems need to thrive and grow. But to get these factors right you must first know what they are.
A Short Introduction to the Shubunkin Goldfish
If you are thinking of getting your very first pet goldfish the Shubunkin goldfish is a great choice; especially for kids and beginners. These are beautiful and graceful fish that have an unusual but beautiful coloration that you will certainly love.
How to Take Care of Oysters
Like fish, oysters breathe in water with gills and mantles. The mantle lines up with small blood vessels, taking oxygen from the water and expelling carbon dioxide. Oysters have a small heat with three chambers, which lies under an adductor muscle and pumps colorless blood, supplying oxygen to all p
How to Care for Aquarium Pond Snails
After introducing a new plant or feeding your fish live food, you might discover aquarium snails in your aquarium. Snail eggs can hitch a ride on these products and later hatch in your aquarium, but don't rush to remove the snails as they can actually be an asset to your aquarium. Identify the snail
How to Build a Protein Skimmer
A protein skimmer is a piece of equipment on a saltwater aquarium used to skim proteins out of the water. The proteins are organic waste products from the living creatures in the tank. Removing the waste with a protein skimmer before it can break down into toxic chemicals will protect the health of
Breeding Zebra Fish - It's Easy and Fun!
It is generally agreed that breeding zebra fish is relatively easy to do. The zebra Danio is a schooling fish and needs to be kept in groups of at least five or six. They are very lively and playful and generate quite a lot of energy in a community tank, often schooling together and then darting off
Basic Aquarium Guide
We are discussing about the general setup for the Tropical and Coldwater aquarium. The differences between Tropical and Coldwater aquarium are assumed to be understood by everyone and hence will not be discussed in great details.
How to Lower the PH in a Fish Pond
Maintaining a proper and stable pH level in your fish pond is a key to having healthy fish that will live until maturity. Having a pH level too low becomes too acidic and harms your fish, as well having a pH level too high causes toxicity in your fishes' living environment. A proper pH level for a h
Bubble King Protein Skimmers
Bubble King has made a huge name in the aquarium industry. Coming all the way from Germany where many of the greatest high end products are manufactured for aquariums, Bubble King sets the standard for any serious enthusiast. Each skimmer is made with cell cast acrylic with a thickness from 4-6mm, a
How to Make a Betta Fish More Colorful
Sometimes betta fish get dull and grey, there is a simple solution to brighten them up! This comes from experience- One weekend i left my betta fish in my room with no light, just the window open. When i came back he had turned grey, and looked almost see-through. I turned on a lamp that was right n
How to Use Gavels
Gavels are commonly used in courtrooms and meetings to signal the beginning and end of the session or meeting, or to point out a breach of order. Overuse of the gavel can make for a noisy and disrespectful gathering, which is why, according to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th ed., use of
How to Care for Starfish With Hawkfish
Hawkfish are a family of marine fish known for their hunting behavior, as well as their interesting appearance. There are about 35 species of hawkfish. Most are considered hardy and relatively easy to keep, although each species requires specific care. There are also many different kinds of starfish
How to Clean the Calcium From Your Fish Tank
The hardness of water refers to how many minerals are in that water. Calcium is one of the most common minerals found in water. Measured in parts per million (ppm), any amount over 540 means the water is very hard. Hardness is an issue if your water is exceptionally high in minerals such as calcium.
Tips For Construction of Your Own Koi Pond
For new Koi owners the most important factor will always be the pond your Koi will live in. In order to maintain healthy, active fish, you must build your pond with a foresight for how many fish you intend to own at any point in time and how large each of those Koi is expected to grow.
6 Tips on Choosing the Right Koi For Your Pond
The first decision to make is to whether you want to buy from your local supplier or through the internet. If you have a local koi supplier, go and have a look at the quality of their koi as well as their facilities. Get an idea of how knowledgeable the owner is about koi in general, but more import
Difference Between Male and Female Mollies
Mollies are small tropical fish that are easy to take care of in a home aquarium. To keep from having a population boom, keep the two sexes apart. The differences in male and female mollies is subtle, but easy to spot.
When You're Starting a Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquarium Don't Give Up Half Way Through
Strange isn't it how lots of folk start a hobby after looking into it a little only to give up half way through normally because they feel they've done it wrong or they just can't do it. When you're starting a tropical freshwater fish aquarium and you don't know what to do h
How to Set Up Coppermine Offline
There may be several reasons you would want to install the Coppermine photo gallery locally, including development of custom themes or to manage photos and albums offline without the need for a Web server or Internet connection. Most scripts and Web applications can be installed on your hard-disk an
A Salt Water Tank - Is it Right For You?
A salt water tank will bring you hours of enjoyment. When you're ready to plunge in, have you thought about what it'll take? I'll guide you through some important considerations.