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.
Forest Hill one of the most Charming areas of London
Rent property in Forest Hill and you will be situated in one of Southeast London's most charming and best loved areas. It is full of character and offers plenty to do and see for young professionals, while it is safe and secure for families.
Set on one of the highest hills in London, this leafy village is perhaps best known for the must-see attraction of Horniman Museum and Gardens. Here you can explore a unique range of exhibitions, events and activities that beautifully illustrate the cultural and natural wider world. With collections from areas of the world such as India, America and Egypt, there is something for everyone in this most fascinating of museums and it's completely free!
The museum itself is set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens and is home to a fantastic aquarium hosting 100 different species of fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and plants; meaning there is always somewhere to unwind when renting property in Forest Hill.
Wander through this serene and quiet village and you can be forgiven for forgetting you're in London at all. It's when you get to the top of Forest Hill and take in the stunning views of Central London that your metropolitan location is strikingly reaffirmed.
A property in Forest Hill can offer the best of both worlds. Visit the Garthorne Road Nature Reserve and spot some of the local wildlife or take a trip into Central London and experience a night out on the town. Whatever your lifestyle, rent property in Forest Hill and you will be perfectly located to enjoy everything London has to offer.
Set on one of the highest hills in London, this leafy village is perhaps best known for the must-see attraction of Horniman Museum and Gardens. Here you can explore a unique range of exhibitions, events and activities that beautifully illustrate the cultural and natural wider world. With collections from areas of the world such as India, America and Egypt, there is something for everyone in this most fascinating of museums and it's completely free!
The museum itself is set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens and is home to a fantastic aquarium hosting 100 different species of fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and plants; meaning there is always somewhere to unwind when renting property in Forest Hill.
Wander through this serene and quiet village and you can be forgiven for forgetting you're in London at all. It's when you get to the top of Forest Hill and take in the stunning views of Central London that your metropolitan location is strikingly reaffirmed.
A property in Forest Hill can offer the best of both worlds. Visit the Garthorne Road Nature Reserve and spot some of the local wildlife or take a trip into Central London and experience a night out on the town. Whatever your lifestyle, rent property in Forest Hill and you will be perfectly located to enjoy everything London has to offer.
How To Choose A Cage For Guinea Pig
Ideally, your guinea pig's enclose should be at slightest 2 discharge feet per guinea pig, but the more topic you provide for your pet, the happier he or she will be. The height of the crate is not as important. Guinea pigs don't actually climb much because of their volume so 18 shuffle parapet should be high enough to keep them securely inside a confine.
The guinea pig owners prefer to have multi-level cages for their pets. While the addition of ramps and other levels may be fun and interesting for the guinea pig, it isn't essential.
When most people get their guinea pig cages, they generally go through a pet stockpile. This can be a mistake for some reasons:
You will pay too much! A suitable-dimension guinea pig birdcage in any pet gather will run you around $75 to $100 slightest, which is way too much to fritter for what you are getting.
You will have to do additional modifications on the enclosure to make it habitable for your guinea pig. Your enclose should never have an exposed coppice interior (it soaks up the smell of their urine) or an exposed line base (it can hurt their exact feet). Many of the cages you acquire in pet food have these features.
You usually won't be able to find a large enough impound. Remember that for one guinea pig, you necessity at least 2 straight feet of enclose place. Each additional guinea pig requires between 2 to 4 mega straight feet of freedom. Also, you necessary to stature in the extent for toys, defeat places, and food dishes. Many confine manufactureres will try to fool you by quoting only the outer range on the box but, because of how it is exact, that can be a foot or more different from the actual total of span your guinea pig would have inside the crate.
If you do settle to buy a pet mass impound for the sake of convenience, be assured to also suppose on generous them much time to run around on the stagger.
The best choice regarding guinea pig cages, particularly if you want to keep several together, is to fabricate your own. This may sound tough, but it extremely isn't, especially if you find some obliging instructions to work with. Http://Cavycages.com, for example, includes detailed instructions on how to make an innocent, roomy crate for your guinea pigs relatively simply and inexpensively. All the pieces can be purchased in narrow supplies and would expense anywhere from $60 to $90 to create, counting the enter to sit the cage on. While that may not appear like much of a savings over the pet store diversity, you won't have to do any more modifications and you will be giving your guinea pig more than 10 piazza feet of room to like.
For those guinea pigs who will be staying beyond, you will probably want to size your own cage as well. Most of the ones currently sold are both not of good condition, have interior exposed woodland, or, both. Another decision is to purchase a metal commerical cage, subtract the cable underside, and place it on a desk that is high enough off the ground to foil other animals from having calm access to the guinea pigs. If you do choose to build your own, dodge with chicken rope and instead opt for welded wire because chicken wire can trigger injuries to the animal's mime if he or she chews on it. However, you do not indigence to fear about the guinea pig chewing its way through either enter of wire.
One finishing word of caution on choosing a cage: Many pet stores trade aquariums and fish tanks as belief homes for guinea pigs and other small pets, but this is a stated no-no. Guinea pigs poverty a well-ventilated cage because the ammonia fumes from their urine can cause them to become ill. Obviously, an aquarium is not well-ventilated and, hence, should never be used as a home for your guinea pig.
The guinea pig owners prefer to have multi-level cages for their pets. While the addition of ramps and other levels may be fun and interesting for the guinea pig, it isn't essential.
When most people get their guinea pig cages, they generally go through a pet stockpile. This can be a mistake for some reasons:
You will pay too much! A suitable-dimension guinea pig birdcage in any pet gather will run you around $75 to $100 slightest, which is way too much to fritter for what you are getting.
You will have to do additional modifications on the enclosure to make it habitable for your guinea pig. Your enclose should never have an exposed coppice interior (it soaks up the smell of their urine) or an exposed line base (it can hurt their exact feet). Many of the cages you acquire in pet food have these features.
You usually won't be able to find a large enough impound. Remember that for one guinea pig, you necessity at least 2 straight feet of enclose place. Each additional guinea pig requires between 2 to 4 mega straight feet of freedom. Also, you necessary to stature in the extent for toys, defeat places, and food dishes. Many confine manufactureres will try to fool you by quoting only the outer range on the box but, because of how it is exact, that can be a foot or more different from the actual total of span your guinea pig would have inside the crate.
If you do settle to buy a pet mass impound for the sake of convenience, be assured to also suppose on generous them much time to run around on the stagger.
The best choice regarding guinea pig cages, particularly if you want to keep several together, is to fabricate your own. This may sound tough, but it extremely isn't, especially if you find some obliging instructions to work with. Http://Cavycages.com, for example, includes detailed instructions on how to make an innocent, roomy crate for your guinea pigs relatively simply and inexpensively. All the pieces can be purchased in narrow supplies and would expense anywhere from $60 to $90 to create, counting the enter to sit the cage on. While that may not appear like much of a savings over the pet store diversity, you won't have to do any more modifications and you will be giving your guinea pig more than 10 piazza feet of room to like.
For those guinea pigs who will be staying beyond, you will probably want to size your own cage as well. Most of the ones currently sold are both not of good condition, have interior exposed woodland, or, both. Another decision is to purchase a metal commerical cage, subtract the cable underside, and place it on a desk that is high enough off the ground to foil other animals from having calm access to the guinea pigs. If you do choose to build your own, dodge with chicken rope and instead opt for welded wire because chicken wire can trigger injuries to the animal's mime if he or she chews on it. However, you do not indigence to fear about the guinea pig chewing its way through either enter of wire.
One finishing word of caution on choosing a cage: Many pet stores trade aquariums and fish tanks as belief homes for guinea pigs and other small pets, but this is a stated no-no. Guinea pigs poverty a well-ventilated cage because the ammonia fumes from their urine can cause them to become ill. Obviously, an aquarium is not well-ventilated and, hence, should never be used as a home for your guinea pig.
How To Choose A Guinea Pig
The decision on where to place your guinea pig should be made before you elect an enclose so you'll know just how much pause you will be working with, particularly if you will be trust your guinea pig within. Ideally, your guinea pig's impound should be at slightest 2 plaza feet per guinea pig, but the more region you provide for your pet, the happier he or she will be. The height of the birdcage is not as important. Guinea pigs don't genuinely climb much because of their bulk so 18 crawl walls should be high enough to keep them unharmed inside a birdcage.
The guinea pig owners favor to have multi-stage cages for their pets. While the addition of ramps and other levels may be fun and interesting for the guinea pig, it isn't essential.
When most people hold their guinea pig cages, they commonly go through a pet mass. This can be a blooper for some reasons:
You will pay too much! A suitable-volume guinea pig crate in any pet collect will run you around $75 to $100 least, which is way too much to splurge for what you are receiving. You will have to do additional modifications on the confine to make it livable for your guinea pig. Your birdcage should never have an exposed lumber interior (it soaks up the smell of their urine) or an exposed lead underside (it can hurt their sensitive feet). Many of the cages you grasp in pet food have these skin. You usually won't be able to find a large enough coop. Remember that for one guinea pig, you want at least 2 piazza feet of confine window. Each additional guinea pig requires between 2 to 4 extra rectangle feet of place. Also, you penury to guess in the extent for toys, defeat places, and food dishes. Many birdcage manufactureres will try to fool you by quoting only the external mass on the box but, because of how it is leisurely, that can be a foot or more different from the actual total of space your guinea pig would have inside the confine. If you do determine to buy a pet stockpile coop for the sake of convenience, be confident to also picture on bountiful them tons of time to run around on the stump.
The best option about guinea pig cages, particularly if you want to keep several together, is to develop your own. This may sound strenuous, but it strictly isn't, especially if you find some obliging instructions to work with. Http://Cavycages.com, for example, includes detailed instructions on how to fashion an anodyne, capacious impound for your guinea pigs relatively clearly and inexpensively. All the pieces can be purchased in citizen stores and would cost wherever from $60 to $90 to coin, counting the slab to sit the enclosure on. While that may not look like much of a savings over the pet keep make, you won't have to do any expand modifications and you will be giving your guinea pig more than 10 discharge feet of room to enjoy.
For those guinea pigs who will be staying external, you will doubtless want to erect your own confine as well. Most of the ones presently sold are moreover not of good feature, have interior exposed lumber, or, both. Another option is to purchase a metal commerical crate, eliminate the chain base, and place it on a postpone that is high enough off the ground to evade other animals from having simple access to the guinea pigs. If you do want to build your own, avoid using chicken chain and instead opt for welded cable because chicken lead can start injuries to the animal's talk if he or she chews on it. However, you do not require to anxiety about the guinea pig chewing its way through the category of wire.
One absolute word of caution on choosing an impound: Many pet stores plug aquariums and fish tanks as paradigm homes for guinea pigs and other small pets, but this is an assured no-no. Guinea pigs poverty a well-ventilated birdcage because the ammonia fumes from their urine can start them to become ill. Obviously, an aquarium is not well-ventilated and, thus, should never be worn as a home for your guinea pig.
Regardless of the capture of cage you buy or make, you'll want to be convinced that it is equally cool to pure. At least once every two weeks, you basic to remove everything from the cage and give it a thorough cleaning so be persuaded you can do that as conveniently as viable. People, even loving pet owners, lean not to do require clothes when they are too much of an inconvenience.
The guinea pig owners favor to have multi-stage cages for their pets. While the addition of ramps and other levels may be fun and interesting for the guinea pig, it isn't essential.
When most people hold their guinea pig cages, they commonly go through a pet mass. This can be a blooper for some reasons:
You will pay too much! A suitable-volume guinea pig crate in any pet collect will run you around $75 to $100 least, which is way too much to splurge for what you are receiving. You will have to do additional modifications on the confine to make it livable for your guinea pig. Your birdcage should never have an exposed lumber interior (it soaks up the smell of their urine) or an exposed lead underside (it can hurt their sensitive feet). Many of the cages you grasp in pet food have these skin. You usually won't be able to find a large enough coop. Remember that for one guinea pig, you want at least 2 piazza feet of confine window. Each additional guinea pig requires between 2 to 4 extra rectangle feet of place. Also, you penury to guess in the extent for toys, defeat places, and food dishes. Many birdcage manufactureres will try to fool you by quoting only the external mass on the box but, because of how it is leisurely, that can be a foot or more different from the actual total of space your guinea pig would have inside the confine. If you do determine to buy a pet stockpile coop for the sake of convenience, be confident to also picture on bountiful them tons of time to run around on the stump.
The best option about guinea pig cages, particularly if you want to keep several together, is to develop your own. This may sound strenuous, but it strictly isn't, especially if you find some obliging instructions to work with. Http://Cavycages.com, for example, includes detailed instructions on how to fashion an anodyne, capacious impound for your guinea pigs relatively clearly and inexpensively. All the pieces can be purchased in citizen stores and would cost wherever from $60 to $90 to coin, counting the slab to sit the enclosure on. While that may not look like much of a savings over the pet keep make, you won't have to do any expand modifications and you will be giving your guinea pig more than 10 discharge feet of room to enjoy.
For those guinea pigs who will be staying external, you will doubtless want to erect your own confine as well. Most of the ones presently sold are moreover not of good feature, have interior exposed lumber, or, both. Another option is to purchase a metal commerical crate, eliminate the chain base, and place it on a postpone that is high enough off the ground to evade other animals from having simple access to the guinea pigs. If you do want to build your own, avoid using chicken chain and instead opt for welded cable because chicken lead can start injuries to the animal's talk if he or she chews on it. However, you do not require to anxiety about the guinea pig chewing its way through the category of wire.
One absolute word of caution on choosing an impound: Many pet stores plug aquariums and fish tanks as paradigm homes for guinea pigs and other small pets, but this is an assured no-no. Guinea pigs poverty a well-ventilated birdcage because the ammonia fumes from their urine can start them to become ill. Obviously, an aquarium is not well-ventilated and, thus, should never be worn as a home for your guinea pig.
Regardless of the capture of cage you buy or make, you'll want to be convinced that it is equally cool to pure. At least once every two weeks, you basic to remove everything from the cage and give it a thorough cleaning so be persuaded you can do that as conveniently as viable. People, even loving pet owners, lean not to do require clothes when they are too much of an inconvenience.
All About Catfish
Coming from Trinidad and South America are the Mail and Armored Catfish. These catfish are well respected even by larger fish. The catfish have partly covered bony plates, which double and its back and head has a covering. The mail and armor catfish have fatty moveable fins, which the adipose surround a hefty backbone. The dorsal fins are near the backbone. These catfish have two sets of barbel at the base of its mouth.
Another group of catfish includes the Genus Corydoras. This group of fish is relatives to the Callichthyidae. If you are searching for tank catfish, hit the shop and buy a couple of these good buddies. The hardy fish have a curious nature, as well as amusing features. These catfish are ideal as well, since they will clean up the neighborhood without problem, thus eliminating pollutant build up.
If you are purchasing the mail or armored catfish for breeding, you will need a tank solely for housing these fish.
How to dress the tank?
Armor and mail catfish tend to enjoy housing in murky colored waters where fine gravel rests at the bottom of the aquarium. Cryptocoryne is ideal to provide a hiding place for these fish, yet you should keep plant volume to a minimal. Stones are nice hiding spots for the mail and armored catfish, yet you must arrange them as arches, or related formations.
How do I decide on water temperature?
Catfish are not friendly to overheated waters. Therefore, the water temperature should be around 72 degrees Fahrenheit. You should also avoid over illuminating the tank. The water should have moderate alkalinity, hardness, or neutral conditions. As the fish mature, you will need another aquarium to manage conditions and segregated arrangements. During spawning, you should fill another tank up to fifteen gallons of water. You will know when spawning time has arrived by the shifting colors. Look for light rosy tints.
How do they mate?
The fish will naturally mate in pairs. Sometimes however when the fish are placed in separate tanks, spawning will not occur. If this happens, you want to reduce the water temperature to around 62 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, you will need to add clean water to the tank. The fish will lay eggs the size of 2 mm and up to 400 eggs. After the eggs are hatched, you want to add methylene blue to the tank, so that the fry can prepare peacefully for deliverance. Fry fish from mail or armored fish tend to rot, so the water should be tainted a bluish shade, which is the purpose of methylene. Once the fry come to the world, you want to feed them Micro worms, and later feed the fish saltwater shrimp.
Bronze Corydoras, otherwise known as Corydoras Aeneus come from Venezuela and Trinidad waters. The fish grow 2 ½ inches in size. This particular breed is not a favorite fish added to tank water. The greenish sides of the fish offset a pink colored frame. While the fish is one of the harder fish to adapt to tank water, it does make a good communal tank fish. Bronze Cory will not assault, mistreat, or interfere with the life of other fish.
Favorite dishes:
The Bronze enjoys Tubifex and white worms, yet he will eat dried dishes as well.
Water conditions
Alkalinity water is fine as long as the water condition is neutral. Hard water will suffice as long as you keep the volume in moderation. NaC1 or saltwater is not the Bronze Cory's preferred choice and these fish will let you know quick, therefore stay clear of this water condition.
Another group of catfish includes the Genus Corydoras. This group of fish is relatives to the Callichthyidae. If you are searching for tank catfish, hit the shop and buy a couple of these good buddies. The hardy fish have a curious nature, as well as amusing features. These catfish are ideal as well, since they will clean up the neighborhood without problem, thus eliminating pollutant build up.
If you are purchasing the mail or armored catfish for breeding, you will need a tank solely for housing these fish.
How to dress the tank?
Armor and mail catfish tend to enjoy housing in murky colored waters where fine gravel rests at the bottom of the aquarium. Cryptocoryne is ideal to provide a hiding place for these fish, yet you should keep plant volume to a minimal. Stones are nice hiding spots for the mail and armored catfish, yet you must arrange them as arches, or related formations.
How do I decide on water temperature?
Catfish are not friendly to overheated waters. Therefore, the water temperature should be around 72 degrees Fahrenheit. You should also avoid over illuminating the tank. The water should have moderate alkalinity, hardness, or neutral conditions. As the fish mature, you will need another aquarium to manage conditions and segregated arrangements. During spawning, you should fill another tank up to fifteen gallons of water. You will know when spawning time has arrived by the shifting colors. Look for light rosy tints.
How do they mate?
The fish will naturally mate in pairs. Sometimes however when the fish are placed in separate tanks, spawning will not occur. If this happens, you want to reduce the water temperature to around 62 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, you will need to add clean water to the tank. The fish will lay eggs the size of 2 mm and up to 400 eggs. After the eggs are hatched, you want to add methylene blue to the tank, so that the fry can prepare peacefully for deliverance. Fry fish from mail or armored fish tend to rot, so the water should be tainted a bluish shade, which is the purpose of methylene. Once the fry come to the world, you want to feed them Micro worms, and later feed the fish saltwater shrimp.
Bronze Corydoras, otherwise known as Corydoras Aeneus come from Venezuela and Trinidad waters. The fish grow 2 ½ inches in size. This particular breed is not a favorite fish added to tank water. The greenish sides of the fish offset a pink colored frame. While the fish is one of the harder fish to adapt to tank water, it does make a good communal tank fish. Bronze Cory will not assault, mistreat, or interfere with the life of other fish.
Favorite dishes:
The Bronze enjoys Tubifex and white worms, yet he will eat dried dishes as well.
Water conditions
Alkalinity water is fine as long as the water condition is neutral. Hard water will suffice as long as you keep the volume in moderation. NaC1 or saltwater is not the Bronze Cory's preferred choice and these fish will let you know quick, therefore stay clear of this water condition.
Aquarium Upkeep Basics
Today, aquariums have advanced to the point that the tanks are self-sufficient. Water conditions are important to check, since in each area of the world, water is different. In fact, some area waters are more contaminated than other areas. The types of fish factors into water, as well plants play a role too. Tetras is a type of fish, which naturally habitats in rainwater, or when in aquariums the fish enjoys soft waters. Therefore, when you test waters for these fish make sure that the waters are soft.
Cichlid is another species of fish that prefer harder water. The specimens came from the Rift Valleys of Africa, which contains dissolved salt. The salt was available from natural sources, such as lakes and rock lining.
How do I avoid hardening the water?
If you want hard waters, then do not add limestone. Limestone should be avoided, especially if you intend to use it as rocks or gravel.
How can I tell the condition of waters after testing pH? After you test the waters, pH readings should give you a figure. If the number is below seven, then the water is acidy. If the figure is higher than seven are then the water is alkalinity or alkaline. The neutral pH figure is pH7. If the water conditions are below or higher than this figure then your water is too alkalinity and/or acidity. If you maintain a correct temperature and balance of water, your fish and plants will live long and healthy.
Tip: Red Nosed Tetra prefers freedom to swim and density of plants.
If you have test water keep in mind that tap water has pH7 or pH8 reading usually. If the gauge reads higher or else lower, it means that the water is too alkalinity or acidy: Keep in mind that discus from the symphysodon aequifasciata specimen enjoy acidy waters. If you have cichlids from Rift Valley, these fish prefer alkaline.
How do I test water?
You will need to purchase a test kit. You can purchase test kits online or preferably at your local pet store. Of course, you can purchase the kits online, but if you are not familiar with the types, it is best to purchase at a pet store. The test kits will provide you a read out of chemicals in the water as well, such as chlorine. There should not be chlorine in the waters; however, tap water may have such chemicals. Water conditioners are ideal. When you setup your tank and each time you refill the tank you should use water conditioners.
Tip: If you have a heater in the tank, keep the volume low.
Living Room:
Typically, it is not recommended that you locate your aquarium in a living room. Since most living rooms are too warm, the fish will feel agitated. However, if you have tropical fish as well as plants you will have fewer problems. Plants and fish from the tropical regions tend to adapt well to higher water or room temperature. Using a heater in the tank can help you preserve your fish, yet you want to keep the heater on low volume. Maintaining a volume of heat will also prolong the life of your heater.
If you are heating your aquarium, take the easy way out. Some heaters include heaterstats, which will help you regulate heat. Heaterstats are thermostatically controlled devices, which fix to the corners of an aquarium. You can use suction cups to mount the heater. The heater has a small lamp, which will click on each time the heater is activated.
Cichlid is another species of fish that prefer harder water. The specimens came from the Rift Valleys of Africa, which contains dissolved salt. The salt was available from natural sources, such as lakes and rock lining.
How do I avoid hardening the water?
If you want hard waters, then do not add limestone. Limestone should be avoided, especially if you intend to use it as rocks or gravel.
How can I tell the condition of waters after testing pH? After you test the waters, pH readings should give you a figure. If the number is below seven, then the water is acidy. If the figure is higher than seven are then the water is alkalinity or alkaline. The neutral pH figure is pH7. If the water conditions are below or higher than this figure then your water is too alkalinity and/or acidity. If you maintain a correct temperature and balance of water, your fish and plants will live long and healthy.
Tip: Red Nosed Tetra prefers freedom to swim and density of plants.
If you have test water keep in mind that tap water has pH7 or pH8 reading usually. If the gauge reads higher or else lower, it means that the water is too alkalinity or acidy: Keep in mind that discus from the symphysodon aequifasciata specimen enjoy acidy waters. If you have cichlids from Rift Valley, these fish prefer alkaline.
How do I test water?
You will need to purchase a test kit. You can purchase test kits online or preferably at your local pet store. Of course, you can purchase the kits online, but if you are not familiar with the types, it is best to purchase at a pet store. The test kits will provide you a read out of chemicals in the water as well, such as chlorine. There should not be chlorine in the waters; however, tap water may have such chemicals. Water conditioners are ideal. When you setup your tank and each time you refill the tank you should use water conditioners.
Tip: If you have a heater in the tank, keep the volume low.
Living Room:
Typically, it is not recommended that you locate your aquarium in a living room. Since most living rooms are too warm, the fish will feel agitated. However, if you have tropical fish as well as plants you will have fewer problems. Plants and fish from the tropical regions tend to adapt well to higher water or room temperature. Using a heater in the tank can help you preserve your fish, yet you want to keep the heater on low volume. Maintaining a volume of heat will also prolong the life of your heater.
If you are heating your aquarium, take the easy way out. Some heaters include heaterstats, which will help you regulate heat. Heaterstats are thermostatically controlled devices, which fix to the corners of an aquarium. You can use suction cups to mount the heater. The heater has a small lamp, which will click on each time the heater is activated.
Basic Tips For Fish Care
Fish care depends on the type of fish, which include saltwater fish (Marine Fish) and freshwater fish. (Non-Marine Fish). The type of aquarium also depends on the type of fish you intend to raise. If you purchase saltwater fish, it is important that you, daily check the status of your fish. If your fish seem healthy likely, you are doing something right. On the other hand, if your fish seem sickly then you need to take another course of action to maintain your fish's health. It is important that you become familiar with each fish in your tank to help you spot behavior patterns. Familiarizing yourself with the fish will help you to notice peculiar changes in behaviors.
In addition, you want to make sure that you feed your fish according to their demands. Some fish require food every three days, while other fish may not. To maintain the water you will need to use filters, etc, to evaporate the water and remove chlorine build up, which you will also add calcium to. If you own saltwater fish it is recommended that, you add iodine salt at least 2-times each week to the tank. In addition, you want to clear the tank of photosynthetic organisms (Algae) buildup regularly.
Each week you will need to remove at least 10 percent and no more than 15% of the aquarium water. Once you remove the water refill the tank with pure water. The process will help eliminate unwarranted chemicals. If you fill your tank with tap water, make sure you seek advice from your local pet shop, since these people know if the area water is sufficient to maintained fish health. Water builds up chlorine, ammonia, copper, metal, and so on. If you have chemical buildups in your water supply you will need to buy water purification systems, or else take measures to de-chemicalize your water. Chemical, biological, and mechanical filtration systems are available that most pet stores where fish are sold. Inquire with in.
When you change the fish water, make sure you remove rubbish from the gravel by drawing off your filters, vacuums, etc. You can purchase test kits and buffers at local pet shops where fish are sold as well. The tester kits are important to have, since you will need to test the fish aquarium at least every two weeks. After you test the water, it is recommended that you wait 24-hours before changing the water. The test kits will help you spot nitrite, ammonia, chlorine, metal, copper, calcium build up, nitrate, etc, including pH water levels. Bear in mind that fish produce their own level of nitrites, which is non-toxic to fish. Nitrite is defined as nitrous acidy salts, which esters of nitrite is produced from acids. Nitrates are utilized to change organic compounds and turn them into nitrates. Nitrates help to breakdown ammonia, turning the ammonia into nitrites while nitrates will produce ammonia build up. In addition, monthly you should check for alkalinity build up. Alkalinity is the measurement of alkali, which is concentrated and measured in terms of water pH. Test kits typically are used to test alkalinity.
Fish tanks typically include filtration systems or filters, such as the chemical, biological, and mechanical filters. It is important that you replace these filters once spoiled. Check the filters every two weeks.
In addition, each month you should replace at least a quarter of the fish water to purify. It is recommended that you keep records on specific details of fish care and aquarium care. To learn more go online now
In addition, you want to make sure that you feed your fish according to their demands. Some fish require food every three days, while other fish may not. To maintain the water you will need to use filters, etc, to evaporate the water and remove chlorine build up, which you will also add calcium to. If you own saltwater fish it is recommended that, you add iodine salt at least 2-times each week to the tank. In addition, you want to clear the tank of photosynthetic organisms (Algae) buildup regularly.
Each week you will need to remove at least 10 percent and no more than 15% of the aquarium water. Once you remove the water refill the tank with pure water. The process will help eliminate unwarranted chemicals. If you fill your tank with tap water, make sure you seek advice from your local pet shop, since these people know if the area water is sufficient to maintained fish health. Water builds up chlorine, ammonia, copper, metal, and so on. If you have chemical buildups in your water supply you will need to buy water purification systems, or else take measures to de-chemicalize your water. Chemical, biological, and mechanical filtration systems are available that most pet stores where fish are sold. Inquire with in.
When you change the fish water, make sure you remove rubbish from the gravel by drawing off your filters, vacuums, etc. You can purchase test kits and buffers at local pet shops where fish are sold as well. The tester kits are important to have, since you will need to test the fish aquarium at least every two weeks. After you test the water, it is recommended that you wait 24-hours before changing the water. The test kits will help you spot nitrite, ammonia, chlorine, metal, copper, calcium build up, nitrate, etc, including pH water levels. Bear in mind that fish produce their own level of nitrites, which is non-toxic to fish. Nitrite is defined as nitrous acidy salts, which esters of nitrite is produced from acids. Nitrates are utilized to change organic compounds and turn them into nitrates. Nitrates help to breakdown ammonia, turning the ammonia into nitrites while nitrates will produce ammonia build up. In addition, monthly you should check for alkalinity build up. Alkalinity is the measurement of alkali, which is concentrated and measured in terms of water pH. Test kits typically are used to test alkalinity.
Fish tanks typically include filtration systems or filters, such as the chemical, biological, and mechanical filters. It is important that you replace these filters once spoiled. Check the filters every two weeks.
In addition, each month you should replace at least a quarter of the fish water to purify. It is recommended that you keep records on specific details of fish care and aquarium care. To learn more go online now
Create An Aquarium For Angelfishs
Angelfish is a large breed. The Pterophyllum spp. Cichlidae family includes the black Angel come from the Amazon Basin. As well, the fish are found in Orinoco and Rio Tapajos. Angelfish are choice aquarium fish, since the breeds will feast on huge live bait.
The body of Angelfish differs, but many have deep shape bodies. The fish include anal and dorsal fins, which also differ in color. Angelfish has curvature eyes, which offset small pouting lips. Some Angelfish have blue sheens and black spots, which make the fish one of the most desirable. The fish will live in water temperatures 72 degrees Fahrenheit, except when breeding then the water temperature must rise to 77 or 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
pH Balance:
Maintain a pH balance at 7:
The lighting should be subdued. The fish prefer to live in wild natured environments, and enjoy flourishing vegetation. In summary put the fish in large, deep, and wild water conditions. Angelfish have required sufficient covering; otherwise, the fish tend to feel nervous. The fish have bones located in the throat area, therefore when they start breeding and you hear a noise, don't sweat it.
Harlequin fish, which include the Rasbora Heteromorpha, The fish is kin to the Cyprinidae family and is spotted in eastern Sumatra, Thailand, and the Malayan Peninsula waters. This is one of the cutest little critters, which ahs a thickset, deep shape. The fish has a silver-gray tone with shimmering sheens. In addition, the Harlequin has a light underside, as well as a patch of purple-black and/or blue body. The fish grows up to 1 ¾ inches in size. Harlequin fish tend to prefer warm waters, which the tank should be set between 75 degrees and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. During breeding set the waters at 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The pH balance should be set at 5.3 and no higher than 5.7. The fish prefers hardness water conditions, which rate at 1.5 and no higher than 2.5. You want to provide sufficient swimming room, slighting filtered peat water, and subdued lights. Peat water can be supplied from woodland streams.
Scat comes from the Scatophagus Argus group and is family to the Scatophagidae. The fish derives from eastern parts of India. The fish has a golden brown tone, which has brownish spots sprinkled about. This fish shaped like a hexagonal. In addition, the fish grows up to 11 ¾ inches in size. Scat fish prefer brackish, seawater, or even freshwater to dwell in. The fish requires a neutral pH balance and strong alkalinity, as well as hard waters. You should supply 2 gallons of water to 3 or 4 teaspoons of salt. As for light, the fish prefers good lighting and prefers substrate areas.
You should furnish his home well, and provide sand to the bottom of your tank. This fish will eat plants, yet you should supply him with the tougher plant group.
As for feeding, well the Scat fish tend to enjoy live food, and a bit of matter from vegetation. You will need a sturdy filter to house this fish, as well as willingness to change the water frequently. Scat fish have a biological peaceful nature. The fish swims in a wobbling motion, and prefers to dwell with compatible fish.
If you are a starter in fish, care and aquarium sway away from fish difficult to maintain, as well as the dangerous fish. Piranhas are unfriendly fish, which requires detailed instructions to maintain, therefore the piranhas is an example of fish you want to avoid. After you learn and gain experience, you can try piranhas later.
The body of Angelfish differs, but many have deep shape bodies. The fish include anal and dorsal fins, which also differ in color. Angelfish has curvature eyes, which offset small pouting lips. Some Angelfish have blue sheens and black spots, which make the fish one of the most desirable. The fish will live in water temperatures 72 degrees Fahrenheit, except when breeding then the water temperature must rise to 77 or 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
pH Balance:
Maintain a pH balance at 7:
The lighting should be subdued. The fish prefer to live in wild natured environments, and enjoy flourishing vegetation. In summary put the fish in large, deep, and wild water conditions. Angelfish have required sufficient covering; otherwise, the fish tend to feel nervous. The fish have bones located in the throat area, therefore when they start breeding and you hear a noise, don't sweat it.
Harlequin fish, which include the Rasbora Heteromorpha, The fish is kin to the Cyprinidae family and is spotted in eastern Sumatra, Thailand, and the Malayan Peninsula waters. This is one of the cutest little critters, which ahs a thickset, deep shape. The fish has a silver-gray tone with shimmering sheens. In addition, the Harlequin has a light underside, as well as a patch of purple-black and/or blue body. The fish grows up to 1 ¾ inches in size. Harlequin fish tend to prefer warm waters, which the tank should be set between 75 degrees and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. During breeding set the waters at 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The pH balance should be set at 5.3 and no higher than 5.7. The fish prefers hardness water conditions, which rate at 1.5 and no higher than 2.5. You want to provide sufficient swimming room, slighting filtered peat water, and subdued lights. Peat water can be supplied from woodland streams.
Scat comes from the Scatophagus Argus group and is family to the Scatophagidae. The fish derives from eastern parts of India. The fish has a golden brown tone, which has brownish spots sprinkled about. This fish shaped like a hexagonal. In addition, the fish grows up to 11 ¾ inches in size. Scat fish prefer brackish, seawater, or even freshwater to dwell in. The fish requires a neutral pH balance and strong alkalinity, as well as hard waters. You should supply 2 gallons of water to 3 or 4 teaspoons of salt. As for light, the fish prefers good lighting and prefers substrate areas.
You should furnish his home well, and provide sand to the bottom of your tank. This fish will eat plants, yet you should supply him with the tougher plant group.
As for feeding, well the Scat fish tend to enjoy live food, and a bit of matter from vegetation. You will need a sturdy filter to house this fish, as well as willingness to change the water frequently. Scat fish have a biological peaceful nature. The fish swims in a wobbling motion, and prefers to dwell with compatible fish.
If you are a starter in fish, care and aquarium sway away from fish difficult to maintain, as well as the dangerous fish. Piranhas are unfriendly fish, which requires detailed instructions to maintain, therefore the piranhas is an example of fish you want to avoid. After you learn and gain experience, you can try piranhas later.
Exploring Different Fishes
If you had the chance to explore all saltwater and freshwater fish, it would take you thousands of years. Therefore, if you are just starting in fish care and aquariums you want to learn minimal details on starter fish. Everyone has their own notion as to which fish are best for starters, therefore my goal is to inform you, rather than instruct on starter fish. Still, I will provide you helpful information that you can use to sort through aggressive and passive fish. The passive, peaceful, and easy to maintain fish are in my opinion the best fish for starters. Now we start with the Symphysodon aequifasciata and s. discus fish, which is known as the Discus Fish. The name alone would make the common starter take a run for a name they could pronounce, yet the fish name is a scare, which denounces the fish's identity. This fancy fish is brilliantly colored in aqua green with a brownish tint that offsets his eyes, small mouth, and black marked body. The Discus is one of the tropical fish that lives in freshwater. Discuss prefers water temperatures set at 82 degrees and no higher than 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The pH level should set at 6.0 and not beyond 6.5. Density: 3 to 5 degrees:
The Discus is slow feeders that tend to reside by themselves. The fish will live in communal tank water, yet they will find their own corners to hang. Some of the recommended fish to share space with the Discus is the smaller and peaceful Corydoras catfish, cardinal tetras, and the Rasbora. Few of the Discus fish are decorated in bright cyan red and turquoise, which makes the fish appealing to tank water. Before you purchase discus breeds, take care to review the health of these fish. It is next to impossible to save an ill discus's life.
Discus has a shy nature. The peaceful fish enjoys slowness, and is finicky when dining. The foodstuff desired includes, live bait, frozen foods, beef heart shredded, Tubifex, etc. You want to avoid Tubifex although the fish enjoy the meal well, since these fish are prone to disease. You can feed the pet Tubifex, yet it is advised that you wash the foodstuff carefully.
If you want to feed a fancier fish, then checkout the Bettas, Gouramies and the Fighting Siamese Fish. The fish spread out in the waters of Asia and live well in aquariums. The fancy fish including the Siamese Fighting Fish, Fighting Cocks, and the Strains are popular fish that has been spotted on live sporting events. The fish are commonly exploited in Thailand's' land. The fish enjoy battling. Most of the fish available have a variety of colors to select from, including the beautiful shimmering red fish, blue fish, bicolor fish, and so on. Albinos are available as well.
In all fish are summed up as saltwater (Marine) fish or freshwater (Non-Marine) fish. The Freshwater fish include tropical fish and the coldwater fish. The tropical is more desirable for starters in fish care and aquarium keep. At pet stores, online, etc, you will find a wide array of tropical, saltwater, and coldwater fish.
Keep in mind that Marine fish are more prone to saltwater, since the fish come from salty marine waters, such as the seas, oceans, etc. Freshwater fish tend to come from rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, and so on. Having an idea of what type of water the fish dwells in can give you a running start to figuring out what type of water is best suited for your fish. Still, most pet stores provide instructions, which you should read carefully in your fish care expedition. Don't forget the filtration systems.
The Discus is slow feeders that tend to reside by themselves. The fish will live in communal tank water, yet they will find their own corners to hang. Some of the recommended fish to share space with the Discus is the smaller and peaceful Corydoras catfish, cardinal tetras, and the Rasbora. Few of the Discus fish are decorated in bright cyan red and turquoise, which makes the fish appealing to tank water. Before you purchase discus breeds, take care to review the health of these fish. It is next to impossible to save an ill discus's life.
Discus has a shy nature. The peaceful fish enjoys slowness, and is finicky when dining. The foodstuff desired includes, live bait, frozen foods, beef heart shredded, Tubifex, etc. You want to avoid Tubifex although the fish enjoy the meal well, since these fish are prone to disease. You can feed the pet Tubifex, yet it is advised that you wash the foodstuff carefully.
If you want to feed a fancier fish, then checkout the Bettas, Gouramies and the Fighting Siamese Fish. The fish spread out in the waters of Asia and live well in aquariums. The fancy fish including the Siamese Fighting Fish, Fighting Cocks, and the Strains are popular fish that has been spotted on live sporting events. The fish are commonly exploited in Thailand's' land. The fish enjoy battling. Most of the fish available have a variety of colors to select from, including the beautiful shimmering red fish, blue fish, bicolor fish, and so on. Albinos are available as well.
In all fish are summed up as saltwater (Marine) fish or freshwater (Non-Marine) fish. The Freshwater fish include tropical fish and the coldwater fish. The tropical is more desirable for starters in fish care and aquarium keep. At pet stores, online, etc, you will find a wide array of tropical, saltwater, and coldwater fish.
Keep in mind that Marine fish are more prone to saltwater, since the fish come from salty marine waters, such as the seas, oceans, etc. Freshwater fish tend to come from rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, and so on. Having an idea of what type of water the fish dwells in can give you a running start to figuring out what type of water is best suited for your fish. Still, most pet stores provide instructions, which you should read carefully in your fish care expedition. Don't forget the filtration systems.
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