Quick tips for beginners on fishkeeping and aquariums.
Aquarium Tips for the beginner. AQUARIUMS Information pages on setting up an aquarium. DISEASES AND CURES Information page. Setting up a Freshwater Aquarium, Maintaining a Freshwater Aquarium.
Picking The Right Aquarium Type
Excerpt : Aquariums have evolved into a very popular hobby, with about millions of aquarium and tropical fish enthusiasts worldwide. Starting in the 1850s (when the predecessor of the modern aquarium were
Aquariums have evolved into a very popular hobby, with about millions of aquarium and tropical fish enthusiasts worldwide.
Starting in the 1850s (when the predecessor of the modern aquarium were first being developed as a novel curiosity) the ranks of aquarium keeping has grown as more sophisticated systems including lighting and filtration systems were developed to keep aquarium fish healthy.
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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
hobby you must first buy an aquarium. When you get to the pet store or specialized aquarium store you will have lots of aquarium tanks to choose from:
Metal Framework:
Most of the old style aquariums are made with sheets of glass, which are held in a metal framework. This is usually constructed of pieces of angle iron or stainless steel, which are welded together at the corners. Leakage between the glass and metal is prevented by putty
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Aquarium Fish Food Tips
A balanced diet for your aquarium fish is essential to thier survival. Most of the commercially available dry fish foods are almost always...read more
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
aquarium cement, acrylic or silicon sealant.
Battery Jars:
Fish Globes or Bowls: This type of aquarium is useful for emergency purpose, but is not to be recommended as a permanent features. The glasses are cast in one piece and a crack, however small, may suddenly expand and cause a flood. This not only results in a loss of fishes but also necessitates the buying of a new tank, as it is impossible to repair the old one.
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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
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
looking through the walls of this type of aquarium, there is distortion, which adversely affects one's view of the fishes. Similar disadvantages apply in fish globes or bowls.
Plastics:
With the ever-expanding applications of plastics, it is not surprising that these synthetic that these synthetic products have been used to replace glass for aquarium. Plastics have advantage of being unbreakable, but are soft enough for the surface to
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A Bigger Aquarium... Or The Ocean?
A few weeks ago, I asked my goldfish what his ultimate dream was. Boy, was I in for a surprise! His eyes glowing with enthusiasm, he answered that...read more
Home Aquarium
Home aquariums are becoming more and more popular, it is a hobby
that many people are flocking too and fish shops are on the
rise. Fish are...read more
become scratched. This is in time will mar transparency.
Vitorlite:
This glass-like material is available in many different colours and some very pleasing effects can be obtained by applying it to the sides to back up the aquarium. Moreover, being opaque Vitorlite will hide the wall and any unsightly wires or other apparatus behind the aquarium.
Wood:
Aquarium frameworks with wood are desirable mainly for aesthetic reasons.
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Aquarium Hoods
When you have an aquarium you need to have lighting set up and
to do this you need to have somewhere to put it. Before now when
it came to...read more
The wooden framework however will have to be constructed from plywood to prevent warping.
The advantage of the wood lies in the fact that it can be polished, covered with upholstered rug, stained or coated with colours to harmonize with the furnishing of the room. About the Author
Aquarium Ornament
Aquarium ornaments aren't there to add any benefits to the fish,
they are just for you to add some decoration in the tank. You
can have all sorts...
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...
Your First Cichlid Aquarium
Your First Cichlid Aquarium By William Berg of Sweden, for http://www.aquaticcommunity.com So you're thinking about trying cichlids. A good...read more
Fishing for a New Aquarium?
According to one source, more than 60 million people around the world keep aquariums for fun or profit. These can range from a small glass desktop...read more
Aquarium Ornament
Aquarium ornaments aren't there to add any benefits to the fish,
they are just for you to add some decoration in the tank. You
can have all sorts...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
Are aquariums suitable for children?
Most children are fascinated with animals and want a dog, a cat,
two birds, a horse and some fish. But are fish and aquariums
suitable for...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
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
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is closing most of its exhibits tomorrow and for the next few months, as workers transform the facility into a Hollywood movie set.
CLEARWATER - Clearwater Marine Aquarium will be closed beginning September 10th to begin the filming of Dolphin Tale, a 3-D Alcon Entertainment production for release by Warner Bros. Filming is projected to take two months, but is subject to change based on the filming schedule.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is investigating the deaths of two dolphins. A member of the aquarium's Stranding Response Team says that one dolphin's body was
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will be closed to the public beginning Friday as preparations begin for the filming of "Dolphin's Tale," a feature film inspired by the aquarium's star attraction.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is investigating the deaths of two dolphins. A member of the aquarium's Stranding Response Team tells WAVY-TV that one dolphin's body was found in the water at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Sign Language, Captioning or Scripting Will Enhance Most of the Activities of the Day By Amy Kilgore Kure Beach, NC - The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will offer a lineup of programs tailored especially for the deaf and hard of hearing on Saturday, September 11. Sign language, captioning or scripting will enhance most of the activities of the day - animal feedings, live-animal ...
The Teeth Indicate That This Animal was Massive, Approximately 50-60 Feet By Amy Kilgore Kure Beach, NC - The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is pleased to partner with Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh to exhibit a six foot tall Megalodon shark jaw in the H&M wing of the mall beginning Friday, September 10. Similar to modern day sharks and rays, Megalodon was a cartilaginous fish. The only ...
