MY TROPICAL FISH HOBY TWO

Do It Yourself Tropical Fish Medication

2015-10-18T13:16:00.001-07:00

If you want to save money and do it yourself tropical fish medication is the answer. Below is the recipe for curing most fish.

for Making Medicated Fish Food:Instructions

Pour a ½ cup of fish food pellets into a bowl.
Add ½ tablespoon of Epsom salt and mix well.
Add 2 sachets of API General Cure and mix well.
Add enough tank water to cover the food.
Wait for 30 minutes to allow the pellets to soak up the medication before feeding to your fish.
The excess food can be allowed to dry and fed over the next 3 to 5 days.

For best results I would recommend feeding with medicated fish food for a period of 3 to 5 days in addition to treating the tank with medication as per manufacturer’s instructions.

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Freshwater Aquarium Fish Are Good Choice for Beginners

2013-03-23T06:06:00.002-07:00

"Freshwater Aquarium Fish Are Good Choice for Beginners"," If you have never had an aquarium before, then it is recommended to start out with freshwater aquarium fish because they are easier to care for.
Saltwater aquarium tanks can be quite challenging to set up and properly maintain.
After you have been able to master the challenges of keeping freshwater fish alive and their aquarium in good order, at that point you might want to broaden your fish keeping horizons and branch out into the saltwater aquarium realm.
However, if you cannot keep to a regular, weekly schedule of cleaning and maintaining the tank, then perhaps you should not even bother setting up an aquarium.
You need to be sure that the water is always properly in balance for your freshwater aquarium fish and that the correct and comfortable temperature is constantly maintained.

After you have determined that you will be able to keep up with the regular required maintenance of freshwater aquarium fish, then you can start deciding on what kind of fish you want to include in your tropical aquarium.
The overcrowding of a tropical fish tank can be a deadly mistake because it can cause polluted tank water and can lead to diseased fish.
A newbie to fish keeping might want to start with a 10 to 20-gallon tropical fish tank and fill it with the smaller and heartier freshwater fish varieties.
When setting up your freshwater tropical aquarium, be sure to choose a location in the house where light and temperature can be controlled so that it remains constant.

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Aquarium Fish Tanks - Setup Decisions You'll Need to Make

2013-03-23T06:01:00.002-07:00

"Aquarium Fish Tanks - Setup Decisions You'll Need to Make"," Many people love to keep a freshwater aquarium because it helps them in de-stressing, especially after a long day at work.
You don't have to hire someone else to set-up one.

What Do You Need?

First, let's check the things you need to have, such as aquarium, a graver, and filter.
You also have to put a heater, fish net, and a pasta strainer on your aquarium.
You can do this by thinking of the fish that will habitat your aquarium.
If it is the first time that you are keeping an aquarium, then I would suggest going for a 20 gallon setup and just grow smaller species of fishes.
Why is This Important?

After deciding the size of the aquarium, look for a place to hold it.
It can also result to unwanted growth of green algae.
When you have decided on the size of your aquarium, you can then agree on the other equipment you will use such as the filter, heater, gravel, plants, and power strip.
Never use soap in cleaning your tank since its residue can harm fish.
Place the washed gravel in a clean bucket and transfer it to the aquarium, after which decorations like plants can be placed.
You may want to use a saucer in directing the flow of water to the plate, so you can avoid messing up the placement of your gravel and decorations.
That means waiting for about 15 minutes.
You can put hard species of fish like cherry barb to speed up the cycle of nitrogen in the aquarium.

In adding fish, just make sure that you do it one at a time.
This can also prevent fishes from dying early.
Aquarium Fish Tanks need to be maintained well, so be prepared to clean it weekly.

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How to Choose the Right Saltwater Aquarium Fish

2013-01-08T19:35:00.001-08:00

"How to Choose the Right Saltwater Aquarium Fish"," Plus there are a number of species of saltwater aquarium fish that are for sale which have certain requirements that you as an aquarist will not be able to meet.
Although the new ones may survive being captured, handled and shipped, they become infected with diseases that you are unaware of and which the owner of the shop can easily deal with.
So if you are buying some angel fish, hawkfish, butterfly fish, clown fish or any other kind of marine fish that are for sale, spend time watching how it swims and breathes and the way it is behaving.
Make sure that the fish are alert and will eat the food that has been given to them.

When you go shopping for any kind of fish for your saltwater aquarium, it is a good idea to learn a little bit more about the ones you are considering.
Also you need to spend time learning about their overall hardiness.
So those fish which eat slowly, need to be put with fish of a similar nature, while the aggressive varieties such as chow-hounds should be kept together.
Below we look at just a number of the different species that one should be considering for keeping in a saltwater aquarium.
Of all the various different types of tropical fish one can purchase today, these are one of the hardiest of them all.

Mollies - Although these are freshwater fish, they can be acclimatized to live in saltwater aquariums also.
As time passes you need to increase the amount of salt that is in the water and this will help to get them familiar with their new environment.
Yes, even though the Bicolor Angelfish, Black Nox Angel Fish, Blue Fin Angelfish, Cream Angelfish and Cortez Angelfish are wonderful to look at , they are very delicate tropical aquarium fish and will find it extremely difficult acclimatizing to a new environment.
If you want to ensure that your aquarium fish live, then make sure that you know how to care for them and make sure that they get the necessary proteins, minerals etc required.

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Bass Fishing Tournaments

2013-01-07T06:39:00.000-08:00

"Bass Fishing Tournaments"," The recent winner of the Bass Master Classic just took home $500,000.
Isn't America a great place to live? The top prize for fishing tournaments has grown tremendously for a couple of reasons, but the biggest reason is simply that many fishermen are interested in it and because of that interest, sponsors have been lining up like crazy.
It's kind of amazing to see how many non-fishing related sponsors have lined up to support the sport of fishing.
When bass fishermen see all of these sponsors supporting their favorite thing to do, it makes them want to support these companies.
An example would be when I'm in the grocery store and I want a candy bar, I am more likely to buy a snickers bar because I know that they support the fishing community.
These little purchases go a long way when you think of how many anglers are influenced by what they see on tv.

Hopefully that gives you a little insight of what sponsors have done for the sport of fishing.
Most tournament bass fishermen are not extremely successful.
Most of these tournament fishermen have normal jobs and they may guide on the side.
If you get hot in the right tournament, you can find yourself winning $100,000 and landing a few sponsors.
For everyone else, it's back to the day job and wishful thinking for the next tournament.

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Walleye Fishing Trips

2013-01-07T06:32:00.001-08:00

"Walleye Fishing Trips"," They are definitely not known for their fighting ability, however, bigger walleye can put up a decent fight.
Most of the time, you will be fishing for walleye by vertical jigging or trolling, which most anglers agree that vertical jigging and trolling could be quite boring at times.
Most anglers enjoy eating fish and walleye are one of the best fresh water fish for the table and they are so easy to fillet.
Walleye, unlike bass, are accepted among the fishing community as fish to eat.
Actually, you should feel quite good about catching a limit of walleye.

If you are ready to start putting some of these fish in the boat, take a look at some of the popular vacation destinations for catching walleye.

Lake Erie - This lake is arguably the best lake in the world for walleye fishing.
Check out Port Clinton, Ohio for some of the best walleye fishing on Lake Erie.
Many tournaments are held here early in the year.

Lake Vermilion, MN - Tons of walleye.

To get more information on the areas listed above and other areas, take a look at our walleye fishing trips page.

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"Fly Fishing in Southern California"

2013-01-07T06:26:00.000-08:00

"Fly Fishing in Southern California"," With all the urban sprawl, that isn't necessarily the easiest thing to do.
You might think of the perfect weather and white sandy beaches of San Diego.
It is not very likely that fly fishing in Southern California will be your first thought.

Fly fishing in Southern California is alive and well.
The fly fishing community is well organized here also.

If you are planning a fishing vacation and have a family that does not share your consuming lust for the sport, Southern California is one of the best choices that you can make.
When you are thinking of a fly in fishing trip to a remote lodge in Northern Canada, this is admittedly a serious problem.

Some of the best fly fishing in Southern California can be found a stone's throw from Los Angeles and if you can not find diversion for your family while you fish there, you will not be able to find it anywhere.
The climate allows virtually year round fishing opportunities.

This is one of the beautiful things about the sport of fly fishing.
You can really take just the opposite approach to your trip planning.
Think of that place that fires your own imagination and then investigate the fly fishing potential there.

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"Fishing For Blue Marlin"

2013-01-07T06:09:00.001-08:00

"Fishing For Blue Marlin"," The marlin offers experienced fisherman the size, strength, and power that few other species can.
Blue marlins continue to inspire anglers all over the globe to chase them.
The size of the marlins, local sea conditions, and local traditions all play a role in how to successfully fish for marlin.

Bahamas

The Islands of the Bahamas have long been a favorite destination for fishermen seeking the amazing species.
The Bahamas has a rich history of marlin fishing going back to the 1930s and 1940s.

Outer Banks

Another great place to find marlin is here in the United States.
The proximity of the Gulf Stream and of the continental shelf edge in this area create a good combination of current, blue water and ocean temperature that attracts a wide variety of game fish including blue marlin.
More than sixty fish of over 1,000 pounds have been caught in Hawaiian waters.
This town also plays host to the long-standing Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT).
For most marlin anglers a 1,000 pound fish represents the catch of a lifetime.
The record for largest sport fishing capture is a 1,805 pound pacific blue marlin caught in Oahu, Hawaii.

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Popular Discus Types

2012-12-26T19:10:00.000-08:00

"Popular Discus Types"," If you typed discus fish into Google you would likely be astonished at the diversity and vibrancy of these fish.

Discus fish are brightly coloured with a striking shape that resembles a compact disc or Olympic discus.
Discus care can be tricky though and discus are one of the hardest to care for in a home environment.
The terms wild and cultivated refer to where they came from, natural environments or by cross-breeding.
His was the Heckel Discus.
The descriptively named Green Discus come in a wide variety of greens with either stripes or spots down their side.
These aren't the most inspiring to look at, with their dull dark brown hue and just the odd flecks of colouring.
If brown isn't for you, the Blue Discus are the same fish but, with a powerful blue colouring.
The Albino Discus with its amazingly white body and alluring red eyes, is actually the most recent addition to the cultivated discus types.
With a luscious blue colouring over its entire body, it also boasts much slimmer fins than other discus.

Discus come in different varieties, both wild and cultivated.
The tank size is important with discus fish due to the size they can grow, so aim for one that is medium to large.
The water there is called blackwater, due to its look and consistency.
The water should be reasonably hot all the time.
To avoid parasites, it is better to stick to the specialist food available at fish and pet stores.
If you do choose discus types for your aquarium, you will not be disappointed.

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Singer Island Sands Replaced After Tropical Storm Noel

2012-11-29T07:28:00.001-08:00

"Singer Island Sands Replaced After Tropical Storm Noel",

After devastating The Dominican Republic and Haiti, claiming 143 lives and causing untold damage throughout the island, tropical storm Noel moved onto Florida and worked its way up the east coast.

Many exclusive buildings including condominiums, hotels and other real estate were affected as sand around them was simply washed away by the storm.
It was gripping TV as viewers across the US were able to witness at first hand the sheer power of the tropical storm.
Less than a month after the storm heavy machinery was on the beach meticulously replacing the sand washed away by Noel.

Although that may seem an expensive short-term solution Governor Charlie Crist estimates that each dollar spent replacing the sand will generate eight more in tourism revenues for the area.

"I'm not a scientist," said Grist, ""but it looks like jetties provide a longer term solution.
" The work on that long-term solution has already started at Jupiter Beach and is expected to take one month.

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The Wholesale World of Tropical Fish and the Dedicated Folks Who Bring Them to You

2012-11-29T07:23:00.000-08:00

"The Wholesale World of Tropical Fish and the Dedicated Folks Who Bring Them to You"," Most pet stores buy their fish from wholesalers, who get their fish and other animals from fish farms around the world.

Years ago, I knew one such wholesale dealer.
is located on Lloyd Road in Willowick, Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland.
It is more fascinating than a zoo, and all the creatures are well cared for.
Walking down aisle after aisle of huge aquariums, it is fun to see the different breeds and sizes of their fish.
started his fish business in the basement of his house.
He then moved into a bigger location, and it just kept growing.

What exactly does a wholesaler do? Retail stores buy livestock from the wholesaler, who then delivers the merchandise to them.
Fish and other livestock are packaged safely in thick, styrofoam containers for the trip to the store.
Then, they are released into the tank, and are there for you to purchase.

When the large pet superstores came into existence, their presence somewhat hurt private wholesalers' and pet stores' businesses, but the hardiest establishments, like TFD, survived.
Fishkeeping is a labor of love, because there is emphasis on making sure the fish are healthy and well fed, as well as keeping the customers happy and well supplied.
The creatures are shipped out on a frequent basis, to get them in good homes as quickly as possible.
When you see different tropical fish in pet stores, realize that many of them came from very far away, with the help of a chain of people (truckers, stockers, clerks, biologists and others) who made sure the fish arrive to you in healthy condition.
They cannot be put together once at the warehouse, so they are kept each in their own individual cup, that must be cleaned frequently.
Enjoy your goldfish, cichlids, angelfish and marine corals as you realize that it took a lot of miles traveled, and manpower to bring them to your home aquarium by people who truly do care.

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What Are Bottom Water Tropical Fish

2012-11-29T07:09:00.001-08:00

"What Are Bottom Water Tropical Fish?"," It's not that they can't swim into the upper regions, they will when spurred by a fish that pesters them, or just for the sake of a quick dash around the tank.

Tropical fish that prefer the bottom of the tank, usually eat algae that grows there, as well as leftover food that falls on the substrate or the broad leaves of some plants.
But this is not always a sufficient diet, and they need to be given food that comes in a form or shape specifically designed to reach, and appeal to the bottom feeder.
The bottom feeders can then browse at their leisure, returning later to clean up the remains.
Those tropical fish that hang around the bottom tend to be ""grazers"", and not the gulpers that you'll find dashing for the surface when they see you coming.
There are also algae eaters, Botia, Corys, Knifefish and the more unusual specimens like Goby and Needle Nose.

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Setting Up a Saltwater Aquarium - Aquacultured Live Rock

2012-11-21T18:15:00.000-08:00

"Setting Up a Saltwater Aquarium - Aquacultured Live Rock"," You, as the saltwater aquarist, have the opportunity to introduce ""live rocks"" into your saltwater aquarium, which bring a natural feel to your saltwater aquarium.
These ""rocks can contain life in the form of coral, crustaceans, algae, and many others.
These live rocks contain life in the same way that you would find life on the surface of rocks taken from the wild.
These rocks are raised to contain the life that you find on them now.
Therefore aquacultured rocks are ""grown"" in the same type of environment but in very eco-friendly ways.
As time progresses the natural inhabitants in the ocean environment begin to dwell within the implanted rock.
When the proper time comes these implanted rocks are harvested.
This process takes dead material and harmful bacteria off of the ""live rock"" so when it is introduced into a saltwater aquarium it will not harm the system.
Each of these creatures creates an even more natural environment for your saltwater aquarium.
The flora and fauna contained within aquacultured rocks are mostly filter feeders which strain the saltwater within your aquarium and remove excess food and pollutants.
They can however, prove to be an incredible natural monitoring system for the health of your saltwater aquarium.
In particular, if the algae on an aquacultured ""live rock"" grows significantly, you can be almost certain that you have high nitrate levels within your system.

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Caring For a Goldfish in a Tropical Fish Tank

2012-11-09T15:13:00.002-08:00

"Caring For a Goldfish in a Tropical Fish Tank"," As with any new hobby, especially one that involves living creatures, always consider the maintenance that will be involved.
Goldfish have a life expectancy of five to ten years.
Be sure to feed them appropriately and keep their water fresh and clear.
If you are going to set gravel on the floor, you may want to put only a slim layer.
Make certain that you wash the gravel totally beforehand placing it in the floor of the aquarium.
Make sure that you clean them well before putting them into the tropical fish tank.
Provide them a place or two to hide, and that ought to do nicely.
You will need to use a dechlorinator, as the chlorine in tap water is fatal to fish.
Exchange it as often as recommended to keep your fish healthy.
They are quite comfortable in temperatures from 68 to 80 degrees.
You might wish to let the filter run in the new goldfish tank for a day or so to filter out any chemicals or dyes that might have been left on the gravel and decorations that you just added.
Fish excrete ammonia.
As the water in your Goldfish tank ages, it builds up beneficial bacteria that turn hurtful chemicals excreted by the fish into harmless ones.
Begin with a single fish.
Since your tropical fish tank is brand new, you might want to consider making partial water changes of about 25 per cent of the total water volume every few days for the first week or so.
Make sure to buy some when you purchase your first fish.
Especially at first.
Keep this to a least amount.
Feed only as much as they will eat in two to three minutes twice a day, or as recommended on the Goldfish food label.
This will cause surplus build up of toxic chemicals and can kill your fish quickly.
This is a normal process and should clear up in a few days.
Clear water will show that the nitrogen cycle is working and that the toxic chemicals are being converted to good ones.
Don't overcrowd the aquarium if you would like to keep healthy fish.

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One Critical Step When Adding Tropical Fish To Your Freshwater Tank!

2012-11-05T08:15:00.000-08:00

"One Critical Step When Adding Tropical Fish To Your Freshwater Tank!"," Maybe you would just like to add a few more tropical beauties to your existing tank.
When adding new tropical fish to your tank, it is important to acclimate your fish first or problems may occur.

Tropical fish are wonderful additions to any aquarium, but they are also quite fragile.
If you don't take the right steps which allow them to adjust, you may find that they fail to thrive or even die.
How can you go about it? First, you need to ignore improper advice from well-meaning staff at the store! You may have been told when you purchased your fish, all you need to do is float their bag in the tank for about fifteen minutes.
This advice is dangerously wrong, and can end up giving you negative results! All it will do is bring the different temperatures of the water in the bag and tank closer together.

What is the right way to acclimate your new fish? The key to remember is not only does the temperature of the water need to be similar, but its chemistry as well.
This should include the nitrate and nitrite, ammonia and pH levels.
The greater the difference in the values between the two sources of water, the longer you will have to acclimate your new tropical fish.
It is both easy and effective, so this is an excellent choice! The first step is to get your fish home as quickly as possible, to avoid letting ammonia build up in the water.
Then, replace this water with an equal amount from your aquarium.
This will bring the temperatures together slowly, and let your new fish get used to their new aquatic environment.
However, be sure not to dump any water from the bag into your tank! It can contain harmful parasites or diseases which were in the tanks at the store.

The second method is very similar, except that you add a clean bucket as well.
Why is this a better approach? It ensures that no water from the bag leaks out into your tank, infecting your other fish or aquatic creatures within.

The last choice you can use for acclimating your fish is the drip method.
However, you can use it for freshwater tropical fish as well, though it is a bit more complicated.
Put one end of the tube in your aquarium and then clip it to the side of the tank.
Once you get the suction going, your tube will have water flowing from the other end.
Place the dripping end into the bag of water, and you're finished! You simply need to wait about an hour, to allow enough tank water to mix into the bag and acclimate your fish.
With differences in pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate amounts, suddenly dumping them in can cause a shock to their system! Think of it like slowly introducing a new student at school - you don't ask them to speak in front of the class on the first day.

Giving your tropical fish time to acclimate is a critical step, one which will produce great results for you.
So, be sure when you bring that new brightly colored fish home next time, that you use one of these methods.

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Pest Profile: Mosquitoes

2012-09-30T11:52:00.001-07:00

"Pest Profile: Mosquitoes"," Suddenly, you're swarmed by tiny vampires, and you can't run inside quickly enough.
It doesn't have to be that way: you can live mosquito free all summer long with a little help from your professional exterminator.
Adult mosquitoes of both genders feed on nectar and plant juices.
The eggs hatch into larvae, which feed on decaying material in the water they live in.
Adult mosquitoes generally live close to the ground, leaving only to feed and breed.

Why They're Pests

The females of many mosquito species require the nutrients found in blood to be able to produce eggs.
Because they are such determined and skilled blood hunters, mosquitoes seem to just beeline for us when we step outside.

What Diseases and Parasites Do They Carry?

Among the diseases and parasites mosquitoes carry are:
Malaria
West Nile Virus
Yellow Fever
Dengue Fever
Elephantiasis
Encephalitis

These are not the only diseases mosquitoes carry that can infect humans, just the worst.
In addition to infecting humans, mosquitoes can also infect animals with some of the above mentioned diseases.

Mosquito Prevention

There are a few things that homeowners can do to ensure that they won't have a mosquito problem in their yard.
Seek out any stagnant water, even small puddles, and drain it.
In addition to removing breeding grounds, have a consultation with a professional exterminator about prevention methods and strategic applications that can be made be a licensed professional to reduce mosquito populations.

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Aquaculture Profile - Bubble Tip Anemone

2012-09-15T21:12:00.001-07:00

"Aquaculture Profile - Bubble Tip Anemone"," Its scientific name is Entacmaea Quadricolor, but it also goes by the name bulb anemone, rose bubble tip anemone, green bubble tip anemone or just bubble tip anemone.
The bubble tip anemones comes in a variety of color morphs including but not limited to, brown, green, red and pink.
In the aquarium, the bubble tip anemone is one of the easier anemones to keep.
Water Flow - BTA's should have enough flow to constantly move there tentacles.
It is very important to protect your anemone from powerheads and overflows, as they can find there way into the tightest of places.
Anemones like a little bit of nitrate in the water, say around 10ppm, but not too much more than that.
026 specific gravity.
This is really important, you need to provide the BTA with a place to hide out when it wants, if you do this, the anemone will usually reward you with being open most of the time.
With time they will adapt to their new lighting, but it can take a couple of weeks for an anemone to fully acclimate, do not try to interfere with the anemones placement, they have a mind of there own.
Anemones obtain most of there nutrients from eating pieces of fish or shrimp.
Nothing will make your anemone thrive more than regular weekly feedings, some times 2 feedings per week.
If you would like to improve your odds even further, buy an aquacultured bubble tip anemone.
Bubble tip anemones commonly reproduce in the aquarium by means of asexual reproduction.
The clones will usually heal in about 2 weeks.
The cut must be made precisely through the mouth and foot.
Under Ideal conditions with a perfectly healthy bubble tip anemone, they can be cloned every 4-6 weeks.
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"How Much Will a Saltwater Aquarium Cost to Setup? The Cost of Setting Up Saltwater Tanks Examined",

2012-09-12T18:29:00.000-07:00

"How Much Will a Saltwater Aquarium Cost to Setup? The Cost of Setting Up Saltwater Tanks Examined"," Most people think that it will take a lot of money and this keeps them away from the hobby.

How Much Will a Saltwater Aquarium Cost To Setup

While figuring out your marine aquarium setup to the penny would be pretty tough you can get a very close estimate of the overall cost by using a cost per gallon factor.

If you are setting up a reef aquarium the added equipment can drive this number to around $35 per tank gallon.

The above prices will give you a good estimate and should get you a tank that is completely set up ready to go with a basic fish or two.

How Much To Maintain My Saltwater Aquarium

The cost involved to take care of marine aquariums will be different for each tank.
50-$1 per tank gallon to run and maintain.
50-$2 per tank gallon in operating and maintenance costs each month.

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Tips For Setting Up a Saltwater Aquarium the Right Way So Your Marine Fish Thrive

2012-09-12T18:24:00.001-07:00

"Tips For Setting Up asaltwater Aquarium the Right Way So Your Marine Fish Thrive"," But with the right advice and information setting up a saltwater aquarium can be a enjoyable and easy task.

Important Planning Tips For New Saltwater Tanks

Research the fish you think you will want to keep in your system before you buy your tank.

After you know what kind of saltwater fish you want to keep see how much space you have in your home for your new saltwater tank and also how much money you have to spend on the system.

Buy the largest tank you can afford and comfortably fit in your home.
You will also have more fish choices available with a larger tank then you would with a smaller system.
Do not try and cut corners here because inferior products or undersized filter units will lead to algae, dead fish and more money being spent to correct the problem in the future.
And for very large tanks over 75 gallons a sump style filter maybe needed to properly filter your water and keep your marine fish healthy.

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Saltwater Aquarium Care - Hidden Dangers to Avoid When Doing Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance

2012-09-12T18:22:00.000-07:00

"Saltwater Aquarium Care - Hidden Dangers to Avoid When Doing Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance"," But what many people do not realize is that there are dangers that you must avoid when doing saltwater aquarium maintenance.
While all of these items are designed to not transmit electricity into the water nothing is 100%.

Bacterial Danger- A saltwater aquarium is full of bacteria, some is harmless and useful to the tank.
To avoid coming into contact with the bacteria always use rubber gloves when doing your aquarium maintenance and always wash your hands with anti bacterial soap and hot water after cleaning your salt water tank.
To avoid this danger use caution when doing performing saltwater aquarium care if your tank houses aggressive fish like trigger fish or venomous fish like lion fish.
Or you can make a plastic tank divider to keep them away from the side of the aquarium yo are working on.
These types of decorations have very sharp edges that can cut you very easily.

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Bristlenose Pleco

2012-07-18T09:46:00.001-07:00

"A Bristlenose Pleco Profile"," Therefore if you feel you'd like to get to the bottom of how it all fits together and how best to look after these extraordinary fish then please read on.
Interestingly the name Bristlenose Pleco is not the only common name that they are known as.

Therefore if you are new to the world of Bristlenose then be careful as the name Pleco can also be applied to many other genera of Catfish outside the genus Ancistrus, as well.

The next important point to understand is that the most common species within the genus is A.
The Common Bristlenose is normally identified by it's brown color with lighter colored spots but it's also important to know that there is also an albino color variation as well.

A.
dolichopterus.
cirrhosus or it could be referring to the real A.
Therefore look for clarification when you do see this name.
Many members of the Catfish family, Loricariidae of which Ancistrus species are a member are allocated what is called an L Number.
You may also find that some species have more than one L Number due to being named in different locations which can also lead to some confusion.

So as you can see the naming of the Bristlenose Pleco can be a little confusing but luckily for the enthusiast their ease of care is much simpler.
These conditions replicate those of many other fish as well and as such the Bristlenose is well suited to be kept with many different types of freshwater fish.
Therefore you would think that feeding would be pretty straight forward as well and in many respects it is.
They do like some added vegetables as well.
Also add the occasional algae wafer and meat based food and they will be extremely happy.

So now hopefully you'll understand what is being referred to when the many different terminologies are used to describe the Bristlensoe Pleco.

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Bamboo Shrimp

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"Bamboo Shrimp Species Profile"," They come from the family Atyidae and are ""distributed throughout South East Asia"".
It is not recommended that they be placed in newly set up tank but in more mature tank of at least 20 gallons.

The Bamboo shrimp is fairly easy to care for and will perch on driftwood or plants near the areas of highest flow in order to filter feed off the micro organisms.
Specialized foods may include Shirakura Chi Ebi or Borneo Wild Bebi **Others TBA**

Physical Description: Typically these shrimp have a white or cream colour base with stripes down running lengthwise over the body.
When kept in groups they may turn a bright pink-red colour.

Breeding: **no information available as of yet about breeding in captivity** See comment below by RTR

General Comments: Fan shrimp are filter feeders.
They use these fronds to collect micro organisms from the water column.
It is suggested that driftwood and taller plants be placed near these area in order for the Fan Shrimp to perch and feed.
It is advised that, should this be the case, it is possible that they will damage the fronds used to skim the water of the microorganisms.

[So far as I know],the entire group develops as planktonic larvae in SW, so are expected to be difficult to breed in captivity.
All these critters (along with certain snails) are a major challenge for the interested breeder, but not at all impossible.
Commercially its completely impractical.

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Beginner Saltwater Aquarium Setup - Planning Tips For a New Marine Aquarium

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"Beginner Saltwater Aquarium Setup - Planning Tips For a New Marine Aquarium"," Well relax because this article will briefly cover what is needed to set up a new marine aquarium as a beginner.
Take into consideration, your budget, and the room you have in your house.
This range will give you a stable tank but it will not be so big that its overwhelming to care for.
Saltwater fish are much different then freshwater varieties, putting the wrong fish together could result in constant fighting or worse yet one of the fish could eat the rest.
Once you have decided on some fish that seem interesting to you do some more research and eliminate the ones that will not fit in your tank, are to hard to care for and ones that may not fit with your other choices.
If this is a simple fish only tank then you can look at canister and hang on type filters.

Next you must decide how your beginner saltwater aquarium setup is going to be decorated.

If you are not sure the best thing you can do is make a trip to a fish store in your area and look at their marine aquarium setups and see what you like.

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