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Popular Pet Fish – Black Moor Goldfish
The Black Moor Goldfish (Corassius ouratus) is a great looking fish, with matte black skin and large black eyes that stick out from their bodies. Because of their telescope eyes, they have a hard time seeing their food and need to be in a fish tank where there are no sharp edges on the [...]
Types of Live Floating Aquarium Plants
Live floating aquarium plants are great for your fish tank as they provide food for small fish, mating fish and baby fish.
There are a lot of types of floating plants, all are different sizes and have varied leaf shapes.
Water Lettuce
This live plant has leaves that are lettuce like and their roots trail down about 12 [...]
Popular Pet Fish – Oscar Fish or Red Oscar
One of the most fun and exciting tropical popular pet fish is the Oscar fish or Red Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus).
The only warning I can think of regarding the Oscar fish is be sure to have a very large tank, and no more than one Oscar in the tank. My Oscar, Bette, was only 2 [...]
Types of Tropical Fish Food
When I first started my tropical fish tank, I would be completely overwhelmed at the fish store with the huge amount of fish food to choose from. Should I just stick to one kind? What does my fish eat?
As you might already know, a lot of fish will eat just about anything in [...]
Maintaining a Koi Fish Pond – Part 1
Koi fish are smart, gorgeous and can live a very long time. Some have been known to live up to 35 years. These Koi fish are also known as ornamental carp, and have been bred for their colorful patterns, especially when viewed from above.
For these colorful fish to be appreciated, they must be [...]
Book Review – The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide
Book Review – The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide
As someone who loves to learn tons of stuff about saltwater fish tanks, I purchased the book, “The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide” by Michael S. Paletta.
It is a great book for beginners who are setting up their first saltwater aquarium. [...]
The Benefits of Having Live Fish Tank Plants
Have you ever thought of having live fish tank plants in your aquarium? Well, it is a great idea for a number of reasons.
A lot of people don’t think about live plants but they really are important to the health of your fish. They help create a balanced environment for them.
The [...]
Popular Pet Fish – Discus Fish
The Discus Fish (Symphysodon var.) is one of the most popular fish in the Cichlids species. They are bred for their spectacular colors and are one of the most well behaved species of freshwater fish.
I personally do not have a Discus Fish, but some of my friends do and they absolutely love them.
The fish seem [...]
Putting New Fish in Your Tank
I get really excited when I have a new fish tank up and everything is balanced. Now is the time to add new fish.
Going to the fish store and checking out all the new specimens is overwhelming sometimes. You want every one that catches your eye.
However, there are a few things you need to consider.
#1 [...]
Things To Know About Goldfish Care
I have found that goldfish are probably one of the easiest fish to care for. Some goldfish have been known to live more than 50 years.
The first thing you should consider is the aquarium. Your tank should have 10 gallons of water for each goldfish.
Goldfish are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and animals. You [...]
Plastic Tropical Aquarium Plants – the Good and the Bad
Plastic tropical aquarium plants have come a long way in the past few years. They used to look very cheap in even the best aquariums but now look like live plants.
Here are a few good things about having plastic tropical aquarium plants:
** Don’t Die – Plastic plants will last for years. Since they [...]
Popular Pet Fish – Betta or Siamese Fighting Fish
One of the most popular pet fish for tropical fish tanks is the Betta or Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta speldnens).
You can usually find Betta fish at any store, I have even found them at Walmart, though I would recommend a local fish store if you have one.
The Betta or Siamese Fighting Fish has been bred [...]
Shark Pictures from Key West Aquarium
We went to the Key West Aquarium several months ago and took these pictures of the shark feedings.
What really surprised us the most was that we couldn’t see the sharks in the murky water until they were actually starting to feed. Scary.
Whenever you are in Key West, check out their aquarium. It is on the [...]
Sea Monkeys – Great for Your Child’s First Pet
If your child is like mine, every time they see a pet on TV, they want it. I love my son, but I know if I buy him a dog, I will be the one to take care of it. The same thing will happen if I buy him a cat, even though [...]
Should You Start Keeping Fish?
Keeping fish can be the most rewarding hobby imaginable. It has been documented that fish tanks reduce stress and create a calm environment with their colors and soothing sound of water flowing.
I know after a hard day at work, I can just sit and watch my fish tanks for a few minutes, and all [...]
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