Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Brown Algae
Ever have your tank over-run with ugly brown stuff? If you have, you found out the hard way that being green isn't a requirement to be an member of the algae family. Wonder where the nasty brown algae came from? Here's what causes brown algae, how to cure it, and ways to avoid having it happen again.
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Brown Algae
Ever have your tank over-run with ugly brown stuff? If you have, you found out the hard way that being green isn't a requirement to be an member of the algae family. Wonder where the nasty brown algae came from? Here's what causes brown algae, how to cure it, and ways to avoid having it happen again.
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Brown Algae
Ever have your tank over-run with ugly brown stuff? If you have, you found out the hard way that being green isn't a requirement to be an member of the algae family. Wonder where the nasty brown algae came from? Here's what causes brown algae, how to cure it, and ways to avoid having it happen again.
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Brown Algae
Ever have your tank over-run with ugly brown stuff? If you have, you found out the hard way that being green isn't a requirement to be an member of the algae family. Wonder where the nasty brown algae came from? Here's what causes brown algae, how to cure it, and ways to avoid having it happen again.
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Brown Algae
Ever have your tank over-run with ugly brown stuff? If you have, you found out the hard way that being green isn't a requirement to be an member of the algae family. Wonder where the nasty brown algae came from? Here's what causes brown algae, how to cure it, and ways to avoid having it happen again.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Brown Algae
Ever have your tank over-run with ugly brown stuff? If you have, you found out the hard way that being green isn't a requirement to be an member of the algae family. Wonder where the nasty brown algae came from? Here's what causes brown algae, how to cure it, and ways to avoid having it happen again.
Velvet
Photo © Tan Tze Sin
Aquariums For Bettas
This list of small aquariums that are Betta friendly helps answer that question. Do you have a mini-aquarium? If so, what are your thoughts on them, are minis great or terrible?
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Do You Change Your Aquarium Water
(click your choice to vote)
1. Weekly
2. Every two weeks
3. Monthly
4. Every few months
5. Never
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Learn more about aquarium water, with this aquarium water reference.
Do Fish Qualify as Pets
Are Your Fish Pets?
1. Absolutely!
2. No, fish aren't pets
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Do You Touch/Pet Your Fish?
1. Yes, I touch my fish
2. No, I don't touch my fish
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Buenos Aires Tetra Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
Have you kept Buenos Aires Tetra? If so share your experiences with other fish owners. Photo © Nick Sc
How Do I Upgrade An Aquarium
Photo © Bruce DeArmond
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Seeding a New Aquarium
Seeding an aquarium is a great way to get a new tank off to a quick start. Never heard of it before? Although it's been around for a while, it's recently acquired new popularity. Learn how to seed your new aquarium and why you should try it.
Where Did The Fish Go
Zoo Med Mini Heater Review
More About Heating
Heater Size Guide
Heater Types
Heater Placement
Photo Courtesy of PriceGrabber
Do Fish Feel Pain
"My Betta is about 3+ yrs old. He's in a 3 gallon tank but for the last 6 months he rarely moves and a few times I thought he was dead. He's not eating much and I'm wondering if he's in pain. Is that possible?"
What do you think, can fish feel pain? Cast your vote by clicking on your choice, then join the discussion.
1. Yes
2. No
3. Don't Know
(Click to view results without voting)
Aquarium Filter Media Order
If you've tried arranging filter media and found an order that works well for you, share what you do and why.
Photo Courtesy of PriceGrabber
Veggies For Your Fish
Photo: Getty Images
Temperature or pH
Water Testing
Testing Kits
Rocks and pH
Forum Discussions About Water
The Shape of Things
More About Aquariums
How Many Fish Will My Aquarium Hold?
Aquarium Heater Size Guide
Before You Buy An Aquarium
Which is Best, Acrylic or Glass Aquarium?
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Aquarium Water Test Kits
Photo Courtesy of PriceGrabber
Maggots For Aquarium Fish
Photo Courtesy Getty Images / Steve Gorton
Bleach For Aquarium Use
Photo Courtesy of PriceGrabber
Goldfish Bowls
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Gifts For Plant Lovers
More About Plants
Converting to Live Plants
Plant Profiles
Real or Artificial?
Friday, August 3, 2012
Ammonia Silent Fish Killer
Ammonia poisoning is possibly the greatest silent killer of aquarium fish. Virtually every fish owner has, or will be, faced with the potential for ammonia poisoning, even if they never know it. Knowing how to spot rising ammonia and the steps to take to correct the problem, will allow you to avoid losing your fish to ammonia poisoning.
Swim Bladder Disorder
Have your fish ever had Swim Bladder Disorder, and if so, how did you cure it? Share your experiences with others.
Photo © Michelle Jo
DIY Projects for Aquariums
Have you ever faced an aquarium problem, and found your own method to solve it? Perhaps it was as elaborate as an aquarium stand or water changer, or as simple as a tank divider or background. If you've done it, please tell your story so other fish owners can benefit from your ingenuity.
If you haven't done your own do it yourself aquarium project, read the article for ideas and instructions. You might be surprised to find out what you can do yourself.
Photo © Mark Shoemaker
Limescale on Aquarium Glass
White residue on aquarium glass, equipment and other surfaces is an all too common and annoying fact of life. Fortunately you don't spend a fortune on cleaning products to get rid of it. Just use this inexpensive and simple way to remove white residue from your aquarium.
Mothers Day Gifts
Chloramine Treated Water
For many years chlorine was the standard treatment for city tap water, and aquarium owners knew they had to treat tap water before using it in their aquarium. In recent years many cities are switching to chloramine treatment instead.
Now the question is, do you have chloramine treated tap water, and is it safe for use in your aquarium? Here's what you need to know about identifying and using chloramine treated water in your aquarium.
Now the question is, do you have chloramine treated tap water, and is it safe for use in your aquarium? Here's what you need to know about identifying and using chloramine treated water in your aquarium.
Figure 8 Puffer Fish
However, just because they are sold in the freshwater section of the store doesn't mean they belong in a freshwater community aquarium. Puffers require different food and water conditions than most freshwater aquarium fish. Before you purchase one, learn know how to care for it.
If you have kept a Figure Eight Puffer, share your experiences. Your insights could help other owners.
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Aquariums For Bettas
This list of small aquariums that are Betta friendly helps answer that question. Do you have a mini-aquarium? If so, what are your thoughts on them, are minis great or terrible?
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe
Cotton Wool Disease
Frequently mistaken for a fungal infection, Cotton Wool disease is a highly contagious disease that can be a challenge to diagnose and treat. It produces fluffy mold-like lesions that belie the fact that its is caused by a common bacteria, not by fungi. Here's what to do if you think your fish may be suffering from from Cotton Wool disease.
Buenos Aires Tetra
Have you kept Buenos Aires Tetra? If so share your experiences with other fish owners.
Other Tetras
Bleeding Heart Tetra
Neon Tetra
Red Eye Tetra
Photo © Nick Sc
Fish Food Nurtrition
Photo © Michael Rosenfeld
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