There are three main points to remember about illness in the aquarium: 1. At least 95 per cent of illnesses are environmental rather than pathogenic (caused by an outside organism). Moreover many pathogenic diseases remain dormant unless the fish is weakened by environmental factors. 2. There is no point in medicating a fish unless you
The Arowana is a bony fish that is prehistoric in actuality and in appearance. It resides in aquariums and natural freshwater sources throughout the world. The head of this fish is bony and its body is covered in large, thick scales. It glides through the
Though a pet fish is generally kept in largely unchanging conditions, it is not uncommon for health conditions to develop. Bacterial diseases are often very serious in nature, potentially resulting in physical deformities or death. If antibiotics are give
Botia is a genus of freshwater fish in the Loach family (Cobitidae). It was a large genus with about 20 species. In 2004 Maurice Kottelat proposed in his paper (along with the description of Botia kubotai, see References below) to divide the genus into fo
While your tank finishes maturing, you should put the final touches on your shopping list of fish. You should have already determined how many fish will fit in your aquarium, and consider what type of fish you will buy. You may want to visit your local fi
There's always something special about an aquarium. Yet if you're looking for something different from the standard goldfish, why not bring a touch of the exotic into your home? A tropical fish is not only fascinating, with the array of bright colours ava
When it comes to curious names, the Climbing Gourami has not one but quite a few. It's part of a family of perciform fish called the Anabantidae, is a type of Labyrinth Fish and its close relatives include the Climbing Perches. Labyrinth Fish are freshwat
As a beginner you will likely be tempted to buy only packaged dried foods, of which there are types to suit almost every variety of fish. Huge amounts of time and money have been expended in ensuring that they provide all necessary dietary elements, and,
Many aquarists soon develop a yearning for the patter of tiny fins, perhaps because a species breeds unprompted in its community tank, perhaps because of an interest in conservation. Indeed anyone maintaining a rare or endangered species should feel duty
There are three main points to remember about illness in the aquarium:1. At least 95 per cent of illnesses are environmental rather than pathogenic (caused by an outside organism). Moreover many pathogenic diseases remain dormant unless the fish is w
The digestive system of fish is quite simple when compared to that of the humans. Of course there are many variations between species. A fish's mouthparts are modified for unique food habits. Some species such as sawhorses that feed on small zooplankton o
Almost all species of fish can be trained to eat a variety of prepared diets, but not all diets are equally acceptable to all fish. Even the most nutritious diet cannot maintain a fish that fails to recognize the type of food. Recognition is affected by i
With the never-ending choices of fish foods available to the aquarist today, it may seem difficult to determine which are appropriate for your fish. The cost factor should NOT be the deciding factor when choosing fish food, because inferior or inappropri
The type and amount of filter necessary depends on the nature of the individual aquarium. A function of bacterial population size is biological efficiency, and that is in turn dependent on the available colonisable area and oxygen supply.
This is as important as water chemistry. Most of the complexities of chemistry can be avoided by keeping fish in local water, and providing good water quality is a continuing process. This process has tow parts. First you must ensure that no harmful chemi
Most often when we are referring to Fish Tank water salinity or hardness where are you talking about brackish water aquariums or ocean water aquariums.
No matter what you have an interest in, if you have a collection, you will want to show it off in the best possible light. Similarly, if you have a pet, you will want to make sure that you care for it properly and ensure it remains in good health.
Not quite as true as the name implies four eyed fish in fact only have two eyes, the two eyes do have the most unique configuration. Their eyes are proportionally large and bulbous much like that of a frog in a position to on the top of the fishes head. H
Fungal attacks always follow some other health problem like parasitic attack, injury, or bacterial infection. The symptoms are a gray or whitish growth in and on the skin and/or fins of the fish. Eventually, if left untreated, these growths will become co
While we have no hesitation in rushing out dogs and cats to the vet on a regular basis, we sometimes forget that fish too, need love and care in order to lead a healthy, happy aquarium life. Fish in fact, are prone to several afflictions, so it's worth kn
Maintenance is largely a matter of continuing to apply the principles learned when setting up your aquarium, thus ensuring continued optimal living conditions for your fishes. What is needed, and how often, depends on the individual aquarium and its occup
Goldfish have long been, and still remain, one of the most popular family pets available. They're attractive to look at, widely available, highly affordable, and fairly easy to look after. A variety of carp, Goldfish are one of the earliest domesticated f
