Cyanobacteria
CYANOBACTERIA [sahy-uh-noh-bak-teer-ee-uh]: What I have found out about it, and the ways that I've found to deal with it. First off, I had never heard of cyanobacteria, thought it was algae tried to...
View ArticleNew Names for the pygmy chain sword plants
Many planted tank aquarists are familiar with the pygmy chain sword plants. For many years they were deemed to be within the genus Echinodorus, and E. tenellus has been the most widely available of the...
View ArticleAll you ever wanted to know about Protein Skimmers
Other than the biological filter, there are basically 2 theory on filtration on a Salt Water tank to remove organic waste within an aquarium. That's the Refugrium or the Protein Skimmer. In this...
View ArticleUNDER THE SEA NEW RADIO SHOW STARTS FEBRUARY 19th 1 PM PST
The inaugural show of UNDER THE SEA RADIO SHOW on Blog Talk Radio will be on February 19th at 1 PM PST The first guest of the show will be non other than BILL GILL From the Boston Guppy Club, THE IGEES...
View ArticleAdvantages Of Acrylic Aquariums Versus Glass Aquariums
There are many questions one may ask when wanting to find a new fish tank. This article will answer one of those important questions: are acrylic aquariums better than glass aquariums? Explanations are...
View ArticleUseful Tips for Cleaning an Acrylic Aquarium
Cleaning your acrylic aquarium can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools the job can be safe for the tank and easy on you. Scratches can be avoided with the help of these useful tips to...
View ArticleUndergravel filters are not bad
I recently joined this forum and was somewhat surprised by the number of hobbyist who dislike undergravel filters. I have had a conventional one in every tank since the 1970's, and since this adds up...
View ArticleLivebearers: The Unusual Breeder
I see too many users here always asking the same old question, which is essentially: "Where did all these fry come from?" A lot of new fish-keepers are often stumped by the mysterious pregnancies and...
View ArticleHow do I keep my pond fish through the winter?
My comets are doing well so far in the pond. I live upstate NY. Weather has been mild for this area so far and the pond hasn't frozen except some on the surface and we still have the pump running so...
View ArticleSalt in the Freshwater Aquarium
Numbers in square brackets indicate a citation from the applicable reference works listed at the end. Many fish stores, and other “sources of wisdom” about fishkeeping, will recommend salt as a general...
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Graphic Of The Nitrogen Cycle
It helped me a lot to see it in front of me. Now, if I can just manage to squeeze it in...
View ArticleGoldfish History
Goldfish was one of the first fish species to be kept in ponds by humans. It hails from a wild carp, probably the Crucian Carp, but has been bred selectively for centuries in China. Goldfish is still a...
View ArticleStress and Freshwater Aquarium Fish
Stress is the root cause of almost all disease and health problems of aquarium fish. Today we recognize that the health of any living organism is directly related to the level of stress inflicted upon...
View ArticleI think they need an algae eater :-)
Full article here. Melting Arctic 'blooms' with algae - CNN.com
View ArticleTotal Solids (TSS and TDS) in the Freshwater Aquarium
Total Solids basically refers to organic and inorganic matter that is either suspended or dissolved in the aquarium water. Total Suspended Solids (TSS) refers to the amount of solid waste, decaying...
View ArticleLighting: How It Affects Freshwater Fish
Part One Fish are affected by light in many ways. There are several well-documented studies on spawning in some species being triggered by changes in the day/night cycle, and the hatching of eggs and...
View ArticleIntroduction To Salt Water
Aiming to Start a Saltwater Reef Tank Starting a saltwater tank is not an easy or cheap task. Of course there are “cheaper” ways of doing things but cost for equipment is high. They say if budget is a...
View ArticleRegular Partial Water Changes
Nothing is more important when it comes to aquarium maintenance than regular partial water changes. The adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” certainly applies here. One frequently...
View ArticleBasic steps to ensure your fish survive in a power outage.
The flowers are slowly coming, the temperature is increasing, snow is melting. Summer is just around the corner. This time of year can signify the start of violent weather situations for many areas....
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