Keeping Black Phantom Tetras
Wednesday October 31, 2012
Black Phantom Tetras are not only attractive and peaceful, but they are relatively easy to care for. Unlike many tetras that are very sensitive to the environment, the Black ... Read More
Flush a Fish?
Tuesday October 30, 2012
Flushing fish is a controversial subject. Do fish suffer if flushed? Is it a humane way to dispose of unwanted fish? What about sick fish, or fish that have ... Read More
Hurricane Aquarium Care
Monday October 29, 2012
Back when hurricane Katrina hit Florida, Adam Goldstein was faced with the dilemma of how to save his aquarium fish. Fortunately he was able to save his fish, even ... Read More
Why Mechanical Filtration is Needed
Sunday October 28, 2012
Mechanical filtration is one of three types of filtration that takes place in most aquariums. Much is written about the other two forms of filtration, biological and chemical. But mechanical ... Read More
Keeping Moonlight Gouramis
Saturday October 27, 2012
Named for its silvery appearance that resembles the soft glow of moonlight, the Moonlight Gourami is an attractive and peaceful labyrinth fish. Tolerant of most water conditions, undemanding when ... Read More
Fish Trap
Thursday October 25, 2012
A few years back I lost a beloved weather loach when he managed to swim up the filter intake and got stuck. Many of us have lost young fry in ... Read More
Keeping Red Eye Tetras
Wednesday October 24, 2012
The brilliant red over the eyes of the Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae make it pretty obvious where its common name of Red Eye Tetra came from. Readily available at most pet ... Read More
Flake Foods For Community Aquariums
Tuesday October 23, 2012
A big hurdle of maintaining a healthy community aquarium is finding the right foods for all the fish species in the tank. This review of flake foods will help ... Read More
Beware of Nitrites
Monday October 22, 2012
Ammonia poisoning, is a major killer of aquarium fish, but its kissing cousin is nitrite poisoning. Just when you think you've weathered the storm after getting your fish through the ... Read More
Keeping Dwarf Gouramis
Sunday October 21, 2012
Whenever asked to recommend a small Gourami, I invariably suggest the Dwarf Gourami. They grow no larger than two inches, and are available in many attractive color morphs from ... Read More
Air Pump Accessories
Saturday October 20, 2012
Aquarium air pumps are used to run a variety of equipment, from filters to bubblers. Although a relatively simple piece of equipment, there are several accessory items that are used ... Read More
Using Mini Heaters
Friday October 19, 2012
Recently the daughter of a friend set up a Marina Mermaid 2.65 gallon aquarium. The ambient room temperature was quite cozy on the day she set up the tank, but ... Read More
Battling Limescale in Aquariums
Thursday October 18, 2012
Limescale, or white residue, is an unsightly problem on aquarium glass, equipment and other surfaces. We've all lost a few fingernails and acquired some gray hair trying to battle the ... Read More
Keeping Pearl Danios
Wednesday October 17, 2012
Pearl Danios are sometimes passed up at the fish shop because they look plain compared to some of the more brightly colored fish on the market today. That's a shame, ... Read More
Aquarium Size
Monday October 15, 2012
Aquariums come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. Some say big is best, while others swear by minis. Does the size or shape of the aquarium really matter? The fact ... Read More
Aquarium Thermometer Types
Sunday October 14, 2012
Water temperature is an important factor in the health and well being of your fish. When it comes to maintaining proper aquarium water temperature, the best insurance policy is a ... Read More
Puffer Fish
Saturday October 13, 2012
People just can't resist Puffers. Maybe it's their comical faces and rolly polly body. Or maybe it's their inquisitive nature that makes them so appealing. Regardless of what attracts ... Read More
Banish Hydra
Friday October 12, 2012
Those who have waged war on Hydra never forget them. Those who haven't suffered the ravages of the aquarium pest Hydra, consider yourself lucky.
Hydra not only resemble jellyfish, they also ... Read More
Missing Coolie Loach
Thursday October 11, 2012
Here's a whale of a tale for you. When doing filter maintenance I about jumped out of my skin when something sailed out of the filter, hit me in the ... Read More
Using Activated Carbon
Wednesday October 10, 2012
The value of using ctivated carbon is one of those perpetually debated topics in the aquarium world. Regardless of which side of the fence you are, there is no denying ... Read More
Keeping Chocolate Gouramis
Tuesday October 9, 2012
Not stocked as often in fish or pet shops, the Chocolate Gourami is a beautiful, but rather shy, member of the Gourami family. Because it requires special care and water ... Read More
What Is Aged Aquarium Water?
Sunday October 7, 2012
Has an expert or your LFS ever suggested using aged aquarium water? It may have been when setting up a new aquarium, topping off an existing aquarium, or when ... Read More
Are Live Plants Best?
Saturday October 6, 2012
Some say all aquariums should be planted with live plants. I admit I prefer them, but that doesn't mean they are right for every aquarium owner. In fact, there are ... Read More
The Fish That Won't Die
Friday October 5, 2012
This afternoon a reader sent me a note about her Black Banded Leporinus. She said, "Ours is 21 years old! He won't die! He survived jumping out of his ... Read More
Are Blood Parrots Wrong?
Thursday October 4, 2012
Few fish are more controversial than the Blood Parrot. Many believe it is wrong to create a man-made species, while others think it is perfectly natural to make new ... Read More
Do You Have Old Tank Syndrome?
Wednesday October 3, 2012
Wondering what old tank syndrome is? Does it refer to an old outdated aquarium, or is it something serious that you should be concerned about?
Simply put old tank syndrome ... Read More
Should You Monitor Nitrates?
Tuesday October 2, 2012
There are plenty of discussions about the dangers of elevated ammonia and nitrites. However, nitrates are often overlooked. Although nitrates are not directly lethal in the way ammonia or nitrites ... Read More
Red African Hygro
Monday October 1, 2012
Red African Hygro is not often seen in shops, but is worth doing some legwork to find. It's a beautiful red-orange, one of the few truly red aquarium plants. If ... Read More