Hemigrammus include the Erythrozonus, Rhodostomus, Flammeus, and so on. The Flammeus comes from the Hyphessobrycon group. The Hemigrammus Erythrozonus species are commonly known as the Glowlight Tetra. The fish at one time was wrongly characterized as the Hyphessobrycon Gracilis. Hemigrammus Erythrozonus comes from British Guiana, and grows 1 ¾ in size. The fish has a glow to its ruby red body. If the fish is kept in unfavorable waters however the colors was change. Hemigrammus Erythrozonus is a friendly fish that dwells well with other fish, excluding the aggressive fish. In addition, Hemigrammus Erythrozonus will eat most foods. The tetra fish are often small and bright colored, and are a member of the Characin family. The fish do well in tropical tanks.
Water conditions: The tank temperature should remain at 78 degrees or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The tank should have a dark background setting. In addition, you should enrich the tank with thick plants.
How to breed: The fish may breed best in peaty waters, or acriflavine methods. To learn more about breeding this fish you will need to consult with the pet shop experts. They will have helpful brochures available. The fish lay up to 400 eggs, which the hatchlings are laid in one day.
Hemigrammus Rhodostomus fish are often called Rummy/Red Nosed Tetra. The fish come from the Amazons and grow to be 2 inches in size. The fish has a brilliantly red colored snout, which this specie has a peaceful nature. The hardy fish will eat all sorts of foodstuff.
Water conditions You should keep the water conditions at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The water should be slightly acidy, or reasonably soft. This fish is one of the harder fish to breed, therefore if you are purchasing fish for breeding purposes and do not have skills, check out other fish breeds.
Hyphessobrycon Flammeus fish are commonly referred to as Flame Tetra, or Tetra Von Rio. The fish come from Rio de Janeiro's neighboring areas. The fish only reach 1 ½ inches in size and are shorter fish specimen than other fish species. The lower part of the fish has a shimmering red color.
This fish has a hardy behavior pattern, which makes a good aquarium fish. The fish has minimal expectations on water conditions, and breeds well. The fish will lay up to 200 eggs, which are hatched in one day.
Other species related to the Hemigrammus Erythrozonus is the Hyphessobrycon Pulchripinnis.
The Amazon fish is sometimes called Lemon Tetra. This is a smaller fish which grows around 1 ¾ inches in size. The fish has a distinctive pale lemony color, which includes a brilliant red patch at the upper region of the eye.
The Lemon Tetra is ideal for social tanks. The fish is peaceful in nature and feeds off most foods. The fish prefers softer water conditions, which the temperature should remain at 80 degrees. The fish will also accept living in slight acidy waters. Male Lemon fish have a better color choice. The fish do not breed easy; therefore, if you are attempting to breed this fish try peaty waters.
Paracheirodon innesi is a Neon Tetra Brazilian fish. The fish grows around 1 ¼ in size and is one of the most popular tank fishes sold on the market. The fish has a greenish-blue and deep red body combined. The hardy fish can care for himself amongst smaller and larger fish. The fish generally rests at the bottom of an aquarium, which he will eat all foods. This is another hard to breed fish.
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
How the Singing Fish Works
Wall decors come in many kinds. Traditional ones include sculptures, emblems, beautiful paintings, or mosaics. A more contemporary home may have a colorful, artful display of lights projected into the wall.
However, there are other kinds of wall decors that are less than traditional. We've seen an entire wall as an aquarium, for example, with lots of colorful fish swimming in it. One of the most unusual wall decors is the singing fish, which has gained popularity in the United States. A singing fish looks like a large stuffed bass or a trout mounted on a wall plaque. When someone walks near it, it starts to wriggle, swing its head out, and lip syncs to a popular pre-recorded song, a clip that is usually thirty seconds long. For many viewers, it will come out as a funny surprise.
Singing fishes are now a fad in the country, available in mall stores, in a flea market, on television, or in the Internet. Sales are quite high that many stores often run out of stock to sell.
It might look like a ridiculous nautical wall décor, but it is actually a more than that. The fish and the plaque are actually two parts of a simple robot. How exactly does this unusual nautical wall decor work?
The fish itself is a very simple robot. It is powered by its own battery. Foam padding is used as the filling stuff, which is wrapped around by articulated plastic segments of the fish. The entire framework is articulated by three small DC motors. The motors power three parts of the fish-the tail, which flaps back and forth; the body, which swings in and out from the plaque; and the mouth, which opens and closes to simulate singing.
The movement is caused by automatically alternating the application of power. When power is applied, the motors move the tail forward, the body outward, and the jaws open. When power is turned off, all the parts go back into the default position. The motors are synchronized with the pre-recorded music. The motors allow the fish to move in relatively complex patterns.
The second component of the singing fish is housed in the plaque. It consists of the speaker, a battery pack, and an on-and-off switch. More importantly, it houses the brain of the singing fish-a photocell and a circuit board that contains the controller chip, the integrated circuit, or IC, which contains the prerecorded music in a digital format and programmed synchronization, and sound amplifiers.
There is also an electric motor housed in the base of this unusual nautical wall décor. The motor allows the entire front end of the fish to swing out of the plaque so its face points toward the viewer.
The photoreceptor cell near the bottom of the fish is a cool thing that acts like a switch. When a person passes near it, light is blocked, which signals the IC to begin its sequence. The fish then begins to sing. The speaker behind the base reproduces the digitized sound sent from the IC.
The singing fish is not really useful, but it is a unique wall décor that never fails to put a smile on anyon
However, there are other kinds of wall decors that are less than traditional. We've seen an entire wall as an aquarium, for example, with lots of colorful fish swimming in it. One of the most unusual wall decors is the singing fish, which has gained popularity in the United States. A singing fish looks like a large stuffed bass or a trout mounted on a wall plaque. When someone walks near it, it starts to wriggle, swing its head out, and lip syncs to a popular pre-recorded song, a clip that is usually thirty seconds long. For many viewers, it will come out as a funny surprise.
Singing fishes are now a fad in the country, available in mall stores, in a flea market, on television, or in the Internet. Sales are quite high that many stores often run out of stock to sell.
It might look like a ridiculous nautical wall décor, but it is actually a more than that. The fish and the plaque are actually two parts of a simple robot. How exactly does this unusual nautical wall decor work?
The fish itself is a very simple robot. It is powered by its own battery. Foam padding is used as the filling stuff, which is wrapped around by articulated plastic segments of the fish. The entire framework is articulated by three small DC motors. The motors power three parts of the fish-the tail, which flaps back and forth; the body, which swings in and out from the plaque; and the mouth, which opens and closes to simulate singing.
The movement is caused by automatically alternating the application of power. When power is applied, the motors move the tail forward, the body outward, and the jaws open. When power is turned off, all the parts go back into the default position. The motors are synchronized with the pre-recorded music. The motors allow the fish to move in relatively complex patterns.
The second component of the singing fish is housed in the plaque. It consists of the speaker, a battery pack, and an on-and-off switch. More importantly, it houses the brain of the singing fish-a photocell and a circuit board that contains the controller chip, the integrated circuit, or IC, which contains the prerecorded music in a digital format and programmed synchronization, and sound amplifiers.
There is also an electric motor housed in the base of this unusual nautical wall décor. The motor allows the entire front end of the fish to swing out of the plaque so its face points toward the viewer.
The photoreceptor cell near the bottom of the fish is a cool thing that acts like a switch. When a person passes near it, light is blocked, which signals the IC to begin its sequence. The fish then begins to sing. The speaker behind the base reproduces the digitized sound sent from the IC.
The singing fish is not really useful, but it is a unique wall décor that never fails to put a smile on anyon
Aquatic Wildlife in Puerto Penasco
This stresses the regional importance of this group of very charismatic organisms.
Paloma Valdivia Jimenez, education coordinator of the Intercultural Center of Desert and Oceans (CEDO) reported via press release that last month staff from Playa Encanto came across a young Pacific Ridley turtle with a shell measuring just 30 centimeters in length. Unfortunately, this turtle was quite sick and later died.
Valdivia Jimenez indicated that shortly thereafter a tourist came across a young Black Sea Turtle near Playa de Oro.
Furthermore, she added, just recently a Hawksbill Turtle was found at Playa Miramar, which also just a young sample! This turtle is currently recuperating from a slight illness at the CETMAR Aquarium and will be released around the same place where it was found.
The CEDO official added that generally, the Northern Gulf of California is feeding grounds for sea turtles, although it is known that some species occasionally nest in Puerto Peñasco.
"In fact, although no nest had been fully completed given the extreme climate conditions of the region, during the last 3 years there have been reports of nesting along different beaches," she explained.
Nevertheless, this year the sea turtle nests have been in luck! Two nests of the Pacific Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), and one of the Black sea turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii), reported at Playa Encanto and Playa Miramar, respectively, hatched young ones successfully. Coincidentally, the young turtles were born on precisely the same day of Peñasquita's release.
Paloma Valdivia indicated that up to now, the importance of the Northern Gulf of California for young sea turtles had not received much reporting, which is a very important point within conservation efforts of organizations on a global level.
She stressed that while in Rocky Point Mexico it is necessary to take care of the beaches where nests have been detected, it is much more important to protect the feeding grounds at sea, as turtles spend many years there and their reproductive success does not only depend on the environmental health of the site where they are born, but rather the sites where they grow.
"Remember that we all can contribute to the conservation of turtles! If you want to help, pick up trash found on the beach, report any fishing or consumption of the sea turtles to PROFEPA, and inform CEDO if you come across a nest or a turtle on the beach. Only together can we help prevent their extinction," stressed the press release.
Paloma Valdivia Jimenez, education coordinator of the Intercultural Center of Desert and Oceans (CEDO) reported via press release that last month staff from Playa Encanto came across a young Pacific Ridley turtle with a shell measuring just 30 centimeters in length. Unfortunately, this turtle was quite sick and later died.
Valdivia Jimenez indicated that shortly thereafter a tourist came across a young Black Sea Turtle near Playa de Oro.
Furthermore, she added, just recently a Hawksbill Turtle was found at Playa Miramar, which also just a young sample! This turtle is currently recuperating from a slight illness at the CETMAR Aquarium and will be released around the same place where it was found.
The CEDO official added that generally, the Northern Gulf of California is feeding grounds for sea turtles, although it is known that some species occasionally nest in Puerto Peñasco.
"In fact, although no nest had been fully completed given the extreme climate conditions of the region, during the last 3 years there have been reports of nesting along different beaches," she explained.
Nevertheless, this year the sea turtle nests have been in luck! Two nests of the Pacific Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), and one of the Black sea turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii), reported at Playa Encanto and Playa Miramar, respectively, hatched young ones successfully. Coincidentally, the young turtles were born on precisely the same day of Peñasquita's release.
Paloma Valdivia indicated that up to now, the importance of the Northern Gulf of California for young sea turtles had not received much reporting, which is a very important point within conservation efforts of organizations on a global level.
She stressed that while in Rocky Point Mexico it is necessary to take care of the beaches where nests have been detected, it is much more important to protect the feeding grounds at sea, as turtles spend many years there and their reproductive success does not only depend on the environmental health of the site where they are born, but rather the sites where they grow.
"Remember that we all can contribute to the conservation of turtles! If you want to help, pick up trash found on the beach, report any fishing or consumption of the sea turtles to PROFEPA, and inform CEDO if you come across a nest or a turtle on the beach. Only together can we help prevent their extinction," stressed the press release.
Aquarium Fish Deaths - Some Causes And Remedies
You've set up your aquarium, added some fish and are looking forward to enjoying your new hobby. everything looks fine for a while then slowly the water becomes cloudy, or the fish start to die or algae overtake the tank. What did you do wrong? More importantly what can you do to achieve that sparkling tank with healthy fish that you see in all the pictures?
The first thing not to do is panic and rush to the nearest pet shop, buy a load of chemical treatments and dump them in the tank! This will, in all probability, only make things worse. Another thing people new to the hobby tend to do is completely clean out the tank and start again. This is again the wrong thing to do as any beneficial bacteria that you have succeeded in growing in your tank will be removed and you will have to start all over again. You need to understand some basic facts about your hobby first then apply some sensible methods to cure the problems.
We have put together some frequent causes of fish deaths and other aquarium problems with our recommended cures.
Toxic Chemical Build Up
Fish can die for a number of causes but the most common is a build up of toxic ammonia, nitrites and less often nitrates. Ammonia is a waste product of the fish and if left in the tank will cause harm to the fish. Bacteria in the tank convert the ammonia to nitrites, which are also toxic, but then to the much less toxic nitrates. The bacteria are encouraged to grow when you cycled the new tank. You did cycle the tank correctly? If you added too many fish before the tank was cycled this will inevitably lead to build up of these chemicals and could easily be the reason the fish are dying.
Bullying Fish
Some types of fish are peaceful when young but grow into bullies that can hound other fish to death. Tiger barbs are notorious for being bullies. Did you notice that they are always kept in a separate tank in the pet shop? The only way to stop the bullying is to take out the offending fish, give them away or give them their own aquarium!
Infrequent Water Changes
Partial water changes are necessary to remove a build up of nitrates. Although nitrates are much less toxic to the fish than nitrites or ammonia the levels can build up over time until a toxic level is reached. Partial water changes are the only way ro remove nitrates from your aquarium.
Adding Water Contaminated with Chlorine or Chloramines
Tap water is treated with either chlorine or chlorine and chloramines. Chlorine is easily removed by allowing the water to stand for a day or two but chloramines cannot be removed this way. If your local water authority uses chloramine you will need to purchase a water treatment chemical to remove it before you add the water to your tank.
Overfeeding
A major cause of problems, especially in beginner fish keepers. Food left over stays on the bottom of the tank and begins to decay producing chemicals toxic to the fish, This is especially likely to happen in a small aquarium. Overfeeding can also lead to death as the fish, not having a mechanisms to tell them when they are full, can eat until a swollen stomach causes death.
Remedies
If possible test the water for nitrites and ammonia. These levels should always be zero. If they are not perform a partial water change of about 20%. A good rule is to do a 10% water change weekly and a 30% water change monthly. if your problems are due to a build up of toxic chemicals this should improve the situation dramatically.
Never add any more food to the tank than the fish can eat in three minutes. If you suspect overfeeding use a syphon to clean the gravel and do a partial water change as above.
If overcrowding is a problem give away some of the fish or give them a new aquarium home.
The first thing not to do is panic and rush to the nearest pet shop, buy a load of chemical treatments and dump them in the tank! This will, in all probability, only make things worse. Another thing people new to the hobby tend to do is completely clean out the tank and start again. This is again the wrong thing to do as any beneficial bacteria that you have succeeded in growing in your tank will be removed and you will have to start all over again. You need to understand some basic facts about your hobby first then apply some sensible methods to cure the problems.
We have put together some frequent causes of fish deaths and other aquarium problems with our recommended cures.
Toxic Chemical Build Up
Fish can die for a number of causes but the most common is a build up of toxic ammonia, nitrites and less often nitrates. Ammonia is a waste product of the fish and if left in the tank will cause harm to the fish. Bacteria in the tank convert the ammonia to nitrites, which are also toxic, but then to the much less toxic nitrates. The bacteria are encouraged to grow when you cycled the new tank. You did cycle the tank correctly? If you added too many fish before the tank was cycled this will inevitably lead to build up of these chemicals and could easily be the reason the fish are dying.
Bullying Fish
Some types of fish are peaceful when young but grow into bullies that can hound other fish to death. Tiger barbs are notorious for being bullies. Did you notice that they are always kept in a separate tank in the pet shop? The only way to stop the bullying is to take out the offending fish, give them away or give them their own aquarium!
Infrequent Water Changes
Partial water changes are necessary to remove a build up of nitrates. Although nitrates are much less toxic to the fish than nitrites or ammonia the levels can build up over time until a toxic level is reached. Partial water changes are the only way ro remove nitrates from your aquarium.
Adding Water Contaminated with Chlorine or Chloramines
Tap water is treated with either chlorine or chlorine and chloramines. Chlorine is easily removed by allowing the water to stand for a day or two but chloramines cannot be removed this way. If your local water authority uses chloramine you will need to purchase a water treatment chemical to remove it before you add the water to your tank.
Overfeeding
A major cause of problems, especially in beginner fish keepers. Food left over stays on the bottom of the tank and begins to decay producing chemicals toxic to the fish, This is especially likely to happen in a small aquarium. Overfeeding can also lead to death as the fish, not having a mechanisms to tell them when they are full, can eat until a swollen stomach causes death.
Remedies
If possible test the water for nitrites and ammonia. These levels should always be zero. If they are not perform a partial water change of about 20%. A good rule is to do a 10% water change weekly and a 30% water change monthly. if your problems are due to a build up of toxic chemicals this should improve the situation dramatically.
Never add any more food to the tank than the fish can eat in three minutes. If you suspect overfeeding use a syphon to clean the gravel and do a partial water change as above.
If overcrowding is a problem give away some of the fish or give them a new aquarium home.
Tips For Choosing An Aquarium
There is a wide range of sizes and shapes of aquariums as well as a choice of glass or acrylic aquariums, so how do you choose the best aquarium for your home and for the fish you intend to keep? We have put together a guide to help you to choose the perfect aquarium.
Where to Locate Your Aquarium
The first thing to decide before you make a purchase is the location for your new aquarium. You must take account of the final weight of the aquarium when filled with water if you intend to place it on a shelf or table. A twenty gallon tank, once filled, will weigh about two hundred pounds! Do you need a stand or a specially designed cabinet?
Aquarium Size
Aquariums for the home come in a huge range of sizes from tiny glass bowls to huge five hundred gallon tanks. You will want an aquarium that is the right size for your home and for your fish. The first thing to consider is the location you intend for the aquarium. Measure the area to ensure the aquarium you choose will fit.
One thing to consider is that a bigger aquarium requires less maintenance. Small aquariums are much harder to keep the water balance correct, are easy to overcrowd and rotting food or vegetation can have an immediate affect on the health of the fish. A good size for a beginner is between twenty and thirty gallons. Decide how many fish you wish to keep. Very roughly you can keep one inch of fish to every gallon of water, but remember this is a rough estimate and a lot will depend on the type of fish and how well maintained the aquarium is. Always understock a tank rather than overstock!
The best way to choose the size of the tank is to purchase the biggest tank within your budget that will fit comfortably in the location you have chosen.
Aquarium Shapes
Since the introduction of acrylic aquarium, different shapes have been added to the traditional rectangular shape including cylinder, hexagon and round aquariums. There are also aquariums designed to be wall mounted and coffe table aquariums. Despite all these innovative designs the rectangular aquarium is still the best as the the area of water surface compared to the water volume is large which is important for allowing the exchange of gases with the air. Other shapes, with a smaller surface area compared to water volume, will often need more frequent water changes and more maintenance.
Do You Need a Glass or Acrylic Aquariums?
Both materials for aquariums have their advantages and disadvantages. The traditional glass aquarium is heavy and can spring leaks at the seams. Leaks are easy to fix however and usually only occur in an older aquarium. They are usually cheaper than acrylic aquariums. They only come in rectangular or square shapes.
The newer acrylic aquariums are lighter than glass and come in all sorts of innovative shapes. They rarely spring leaks as there are no seams. They are more expensive than glass aquariums but generally last longer. They are easy to scratch however so never clean with any kind of abrasive chemical or other chemicals which can fog the glass. Acrylic aquariums used to yellow with age but the newer materials stay clear throughout their lifetime.
Advantages
Acrylic Aquariums : long lasting, leak free, innovative shapes
Glass Aquariums : Cheap
Disadvantages
Acrylic Aquariums : expensive, easily scratched
Glass Aquariums : Heavy, tend to spring leaks
Where to Locate Your Aquarium
The first thing to decide before you make a purchase is the location for your new aquarium. You must take account of the final weight of the aquarium when filled with water if you intend to place it on a shelf or table. A twenty gallon tank, once filled, will weigh about two hundred pounds! Do you need a stand or a specially designed cabinet?
Aquarium Size
Aquariums for the home come in a huge range of sizes from tiny glass bowls to huge five hundred gallon tanks. You will want an aquarium that is the right size for your home and for your fish. The first thing to consider is the location you intend for the aquarium. Measure the area to ensure the aquarium you choose will fit.
One thing to consider is that a bigger aquarium requires less maintenance. Small aquariums are much harder to keep the water balance correct, are easy to overcrowd and rotting food or vegetation can have an immediate affect on the health of the fish. A good size for a beginner is between twenty and thirty gallons. Decide how many fish you wish to keep. Very roughly you can keep one inch of fish to every gallon of water, but remember this is a rough estimate and a lot will depend on the type of fish and how well maintained the aquarium is. Always understock a tank rather than overstock!
The best way to choose the size of the tank is to purchase the biggest tank within your budget that will fit comfortably in the location you have chosen.
Aquarium Shapes
Since the introduction of acrylic aquarium, different shapes have been added to the traditional rectangular shape including cylinder, hexagon and round aquariums. There are also aquariums designed to be wall mounted and coffe table aquariums. Despite all these innovative designs the rectangular aquarium is still the best as the the area of water surface compared to the water volume is large which is important for allowing the exchange of gases with the air. Other shapes, with a smaller surface area compared to water volume, will often need more frequent water changes and more maintenance.
Do You Need a Glass or Acrylic Aquariums?
Both materials for aquariums have their advantages and disadvantages. The traditional glass aquarium is heavy and can spring leaks at the seams. Leaks are easy to fix however and usually only occur in an older aquarium. They are usually cheaper than acrylic aquariums. They only come in rectangular or square shapes.
The newer acrylic aquariums are lighter than glass and come in all sorts of innovative shapes. They rarely spring leaks as there are no seams. They are more expensive than glass aquariums but generally last longer. They are easy to scratch however so never clean with any kind of abrasive chemical or other chemicals which can fog the glass. Acrylic aquariums used to yellow with age but the newer materials stay clear throughout their lifetime.
Advantages
Acrylic Aquariums : long lasting, leak free, innovative shapes
Glass Aquariums : Cheap
Disadvantages
Acrylic Aquariums : expensive, easily scratched
Glass Aquariums : Heavy, tend to spring leaks
Secrets to Owning a Healthy Freshwater Aquarium
A freshwater aquarium is like a miniature lake in our house and watching an aquarium provides immense pleasure. Watching your beloved fish swimming in a freshwater aquarium is the best way to relax after a long day at work. Owning an aquarium with healthy fish is a big achievement for any hobbyist. This article is going to help hobbyist make the right choices to keep their fish happy and healthy.
Purchasing fish:
Always buy healthy fish. A healthy fish has erect fins, breathes normally and should not have any white spots or red patches on the body. A fish that rubs itself against rocks is ill. The poop of the fish should be brown to a light red in color. White poop is a sign of an internal infection.
It can be very tempting to rescue an ill fish. This is a noble idea, but treating an ill fish can be very hard as you will have to self diagnose the disease and treat it with medication available in the market. This can be done after a period of time, when you have enough information about the various diseases and which medicine is required to treat a particular disease. But for the first 6 months it is recommended to purchase healthy fish.
Buy fish only from a local fish shop whose staff is knowledgeable and is ready to part with information. Staff that does not know enough information about the adult size of the fish, tank size required to house the fish, water parameters and other information will not be able to help you with any solutions when problems occur and will try to dump expensive medications on you.
After you have decided on a local fish shop, try building a rapport with the staff. Some Local fish shops give discounts to their regular customers and offer promotional products at a nominal rate.
Maintenance:
Fish produce ammonia through their poop. Ammonia is very toxic and can prove lethal even in small quantities. Luckily, nature has taken care of this problem. This ammonia is converted into nitrite with the help of beneficial bacteria in the tank in a span of 2 weeks. Nitrite is not as harmful as ammonia, but is not safe either. Another set of bacteria is formed in the tank and converts the nitrite into nitrate which is the least harmful toxin but can be dangerous in large amounts. Partial water changes of 25% can help keep the levels of nitrate under control.
The beneficial bacteria live in the filters and on the gravel bed. The gravel should never be removed from the tank and washed. Instead the gravel should be siphoned on a regular basis to remove the stuck poop and uneaten food particles.
Aquarium salt can be used to prevent diseases in fish and can also be used to de-stress the fish. The ratio of salt to water is 1 tablespoon salt for 4 gallons water. The salt should be non iodized and can be bought from a local fish shop. The salt has to be mixed in a bucket of water and then be poured into the tank. Salt does not evaporate; hence it is important to replace only the lost salt while doing a water change.
Hence we can say purchasing health fish from a reputed Local fish shop can prove beneficial. Regular maintenance on the tank helps prevent diseases and aquarium salt can be used to de-stress the fish.
Purchasing fish:
Always buy healthy fish. A healthy fish has erect fins, breathes normally and should not have any white spots or red patches on the body. A fish that rubs itself against rocks is ill. The poop of the fish should be brown to a light red in color. White poop is a sign of an internal infection.
It can be very tempting to rescue an ill fish. This is a noble idea, but treating an ill fish can be very hard as you will have to self diagnose the disease and treat it with medication available in the market. This can be done after a period of time, when you have enough information about the various diseases and which medicine is required to treat a particular disease. But for the first 6 months it is recommended to purchase healthy fish.
Buy fish only from a local fish shop whose staff is knowledgeable and is ready to part with information. Staff that does not know enough information about the adult size of the fish, tank size required to house the fish, water parameters and other information will not be able to help you with any solutions when problems occur and will try to dump expensive medications on you.
After you have decided on a local fish shop, try building a rapport with the staff. Some Local fish shops give discounts to their regular customers and offer promotional products at a nominal rate.
Maintenance:
Fish produce ammonia through their poop. Ammonia is very toxic and can prove lethal even in small quantities. Luckily, nature has taken care of this problem. This ammonia is converted into nitrite with the help of beneficial bacteria in the tank in a span of 2 weeks. Nitrite is not as harmful as ammonia, but is not safe either. Another set of bacteria is formed in the tank and converts the nitrite into nitrate which is the least harmful toxin but can be dangerous in large amounts. Partial water changes of 25% can help keep the levels of nitrate under control.
The beneficial bacteria live in the filters and on the gravel bed. The gravel should never be removed from the tank and washed. Instead the gravel should be siphoned on a regular basis to remove the stuck poop and uneaten food particles.
Aquarium salt can be used to prevent diseases in fish and can also be used to de-stress the fish. The ratio of salt to water is 1 tablespoon salt for 4 gallons water. The salt should be non iodized and can be bought from a local fish shop. The salt has to be mixed in a bucket of water and then be poured into the tank. Salt does not evaporate; hence it is important to replace only the lost salt while doing a water change.
Hence we can say purchasing health fish from a reputed Local fish shop can prove beneficial. Regular maintenance on the tank helps prevent diseases and aquarium salt can be used to de-stress the fish.
Main places to visit while on India travel
India travel, an exciting trip is full of adventures and surprises. India has the largest democracy in the world with a population over 1 billion. The capital city, New Delhi along with other major cities of Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad forms some of the main and adventurous places to visit. Agar, known for Taj Mahal, is located at only three hours distance from New Delhi. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Mughal ruler, Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved Mumtaz Mahal.
India, a land of diversity, has a rich variety of Indian culture, religions, languages, exotic food, dress style and all. The pristine beauty of land with rich heritage and monuments with historical and cultural importance offers an array of place to see throughout the Indian mainland. Indian monuments, temples, forts and caves all display the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the country. Travelers to India shall gather complete passport and visa information either online through agencies or confirm it up from Indian embassies.
India has shown good improvement in tourism sector as it is an important destination for tourism, adventure, spiritual or business purpose. With regards to purpose of accommodation for the tourists, there are number of wide range of hotels to cater to the need of visitors. Some of the main places to visit in India are:-
# New Delhi- there are many places of interest for the tourists such as Laxminarayan Temple, Akshardham shrine, Qutab Minar, India gate, Purana quell, Red Fort, Humayun tomb, President's house etc...
# Mumbai- famous with the name of 'City of Bollywood'. There are many places to see such as Haji Ali Mosque, Jahangir Art Gallery, Prince of Wales Museum, Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, Juhu beach, essel world, Hanging garden, Malabar hills, Sanjay Gandhi National Park etc…
# Bangalore- the fastest growing city and the seventh largest city in India. It is also famous for its good structure and places like Government aquarium, The Fort, Lal Bagh Garden, Bangalore Palace, Gandhi Bhavan, and Shiva statue.
# Goa- it is known as 'the pearl of the East'. It is famous for the best beach destination in India. It is a marvelous place for relaxation. Sea and golden beaches are really superb.
Apart from these, there are many more places or cities in India that are most visited tourists' places, due to some of the notable fort or museum, or monuments. Some of the most famous National Parks and Sanctuaries in the world are also found in this country. Furthermore, India is a secular country, where pilgrimage tourism is extremely popular.
India, a land of diversity, has a rich variety of Indian culture, religions, languages, exotic food, dress style and all. The pristine beauty of land with rich heritage and monuments with historical and cultural importance offers an array of place to see throughout the Indian mainland. Indian monuments, temples, forts and caves all display the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the country. Travelers to India shall gather complete passport and visa information either online through agencies or confirm it up from Indian embassies.
India has shown good improvement in tourism sector as it is an important destination for tourism, adventure, spiritual or business purpose. With regards to purpose of accommodation for the tourists, there are number of wide range of hotels to cater to the need of visitors. Some of the main places to visit in India are:-
# New Delhi- there are many places of interest for the tourists such as Laxminarayan Temple, Akshardham shrine, Qutab Minar, India gate, Purana quell, Red Fort, Humayun tomb, President's house etc...
# Mumbai- famous with the name of 'City of Bollywood'. There are many places to see such as Haji Ali Mosque, Jahangir Art Gallery, Prince of Wales Museum, Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, Juhu beach, essel world, Hanging garden, Malabar hills, Sanjay Gandhi National Park etc…
# Bangalore- the fastest growing city and the seventh largest city in India. It is also famous for its good structure and places like Government aquarium, The Fort, Lal Bagh Garden, Bangalore Palace, Gandhi Bhavan, and Shiva statue.
# Goa- it is known as 'the pearl of the East'. It is famous for the best beach destination in India. It is a marvelous place for relaxation. Sea and golden beaches are really superb.
Apart from these, there are many more places or cities in India that are most visited tourists' places, due to some of the notable fort or museum, or monuments. Some of the most famous National Parks and Sanctuaries in the world are also found in this country. Furthermore, India is a secular country, where pilgrimage tourism is extremely popular.
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