Quick tips for beginners on fishkeeping and aquariums.
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Aquarium Tank Basics
Excerpt : Any new aquarium tank should first be given a thorough test to ensure that it is watertight. If after 12 hours there are no leaks, it may be emptied and placed in its final position. Now all is
Any new aquarium tank should first be given a thorough test to ensure that it is watertight. If after 12 hours there are no leaks, it may be emptied and placed in its final position.
Now all is ready to set up the aquarium, for this work we shall require various items such as sand, rocks etc. These will be death with in order. For making a bottom soil, you need, first of all some sand, the most suitable is called 1/16th grade and it is about the size of the average pin-head:
The gravel to be used must also be graded; that is, the gram must be of uniform size. Sand and gravel's sold in aquarium supply stores are always graded, but if you buy elsewhere they may
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Aquarium Tank Basics
Any new aquarium tank should first be given a thorough test to ensure that it is watertight. If after 12 hours there are no leaks, it may be emptied...read more
Tropical Fish And Aquariums
The hobby of aquarium keeping and tropic fish as pets is fairly recent in the Western World, and took a while to catch on. The keeping of fish in...read more
nor be. Gravel grains 2-5mm work best.
If you use nothing, but sand, it must be well washed-in buckets, under running water until no more dirt or foam comes to the surface - and spared out on the bottom of the tank in a layer running from 3- 6cm thick sloping upwards from front to back. If you decide to mix the sand with gravel to make at least a layer 6cm deep on top of the subgravel filter since less than this amount reduces the filtering capacity of the tank.
Your tank is the basic element, and is of the most important in building an aquarium. The size of the tank depends on the number and size of fish you plan to have in it. That is why proper planning is
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Aquarium
An aquarium is made of glass or extremely strong plastic and is
basically made for holding fish, amphibians or any other type of
marine animal....read more
But then it is important to make it as big as you can afford. By all means avoid a globe tank as much as possible. Rectangle shape is always good because of various reasons you will discover later.
Option 1: You can buy ready made glass tanks already sealed professionally set up aquarium tank at any aquarium store.
Option 2: Buy ready-made plastic models through distributors or mould-extrusion manufacturers and put your aquarium tank together yourself. Below are the tools you need and the steps you need to take to set up completely new aquarium tank:
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Tropical Aquarium
Tropical Aquariums are for keeping tropical fish, but you can
have two different types of fish, saltwater or freshwater.
Saltwater fish obviously...read more
Tropical Fish : Tank Basics
Tropical Fish : Tank Basics
Aquarium fish are like pets and you have to know what you're doing and this article will cover one of the basics :...read more
Silicone sealant (clear and transparent)
- Silicone gun or (syringe)
- Dulling stove
- Tape rule
- Sheet of paper, ruler, pencil and eraser
- napkin (x2)
- newspaper
- hand glove (rubber type)
- methylated spirit
- blade
- knife
- toilet soap and soap case
- masking tape
- flat bench (made with plywood)
- 1/4 flash
- water and siphon hose
- buckets (x2)
- polythese sheet about the size of the table
Other than that, I'll give you my 12 essential aquarium tips below is a great start on your way to having a beautiful aquarium full of happy and health fish that you can be proud of:
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Aquarium Tank
Your aquarium tank is something that you should choose wisely.
It is not something to be bought on a whim. The tank has to be
suitable for what you...read more
free and has a moderate amount of light for 8 to 10 hours. This will ensure the safety of the tank and the inhabitants.
2. Location of the aquarium tank where water spillage a day will do no damage, at a height convenient for working, and in a place where it will not have to be moved.
3. Proper sand gravel (not too large, not too fine).
4. Conditioned water - free of chlorine, dirt, excess hardness, excess acidity, or excess alkalinity. Hard, acidic, dirty water is not suitable for an aquarium. It will make life uncomfortable for fish and leads to constant fish death.
5. Availability of plants properly place is highly essential.
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Aquarium Equipment
Aquariums are not just a tank and a stand, the aquarium has to
be filled with certain equipment such as heaters and filters.
Aquarium equipment is...read more
Aquarium Plants and Lighting Mini-Guide
Aquarium plants are as important to aquariums as water is to fish. Aquarium plants add more life to aquarium and make it to look beautiful while...read more
Clown loaches in aquariums
The Clown Loach is a popular fish in tropical aquariums since it
is very beautiful and not too difficult to keep. Its scientific
name is Botia...
What Aquarium Should You Go For?
So what aquarium is best for you. If you've been to the aquatics
or have even seen some aquarium fish in your local pet shop then
you may be...
Freshwater Aquarium Fish
Freshwater tanks are a lot easier to maintain than a saltwater
aquarium. The fresh water fish may not be easy to keep but the
set up is a lot less...read more
Marine Aquariums
You basically have to be a chemist to do a marine aquarium set
up, they require a lot of dedication time and effort, you are
looking at about half...read more
Aquarium Cabinet
Aquarium cabinets often come with tanks when they are purchased
from a fish shop. The size of the tank depends on the size of
the cabinet. Most...read more
Aquarium Pump
A pump is something that isn't essential in an aquarium set up
but it is desirable as this causes more oxygen for the fish. The
pump is usually...read more
Cleaning Your Fish Tank
One of the nicest additions to any home is a fish tank. A fish tank creates a colourful, relaxing ambience and they come in a huge range of sizes...read more
How to Buy The Right Aquarium
Buying Your First Aquarium, What To Look For
If you are interested in buying an aquarium and keeping several varieties of fish as pets, there...read more
Jewel Aquariums
You can walk into your local pet store and buy a plain tank and
a hood, then purchase all the lighting and accessories and then
the fish to go with...read more
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