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.
Tropical Fish : Tank Basics
Excerpt : 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 : what to look for when buying tropical fish, this
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 : what to look for when buying tropical fish, this article will cover the tank. Look for a tank that is big enough to store the tropical fish you want (keep note that some fish need bigger tanks as they need more place, so do your homework !) I'd suggest to go for a bigger tank because having some extra room for
Also see :
Furnishing Your Aquarium In 4 Easy Steps
Furnishing your aquarium is another important process in aquarium set up after getting the tank. You will need to put in components that will make...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
your tropical fish always a good idea. When you're in the store make sure to take some extra equipment with you cause you'll need it. I suggest getting the following equipment for your tank:
1. Heater
The heater is the most important part of a tropical tank. For most tropical fish, 25C is a good average. 4 watts per gallon is ok, but each heater will state the size aquaria it accommodate for. For the larger aquaria, it is often best to have two smaller
Also see :
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
heaters for a couple of reasons, one because should one break, u still have one to keep your tank going until u can replace it, and two should you have 1 big heater, and the thermostat got stuck on, it would raise the temperature of the tank far more and in less time than a smaller one would. All heaters now have a built in thermostat which turns the heater on and off when needed to keep the tank at a stable temperature, the heater should never be
Also see :
Aquarium Glass
Aquariums are built from specially enforced glass to make sure
that when the water is added to the tank and all the equipment
and the fish are in,...read more
Keeping The Aquarium Clean
You do clean your house don’t you? Well you have to clean your Goldfish’s house too and it’s a lot simpler! Cleaning and maintaining a goldfish tank...read more
un-plugged.
2. Filter.
Best to check if the filter fits your tank. this is very important !.The size of the filter depends upon 3 factors :
- The tank size
- Number of aquarium fish
- Plants planted in the tank
There are lots of different types of filters available : internal filters, external filters, gravel filters and box filters (I advise to skip this one cause they only work for small tanks).
Also see :
Aquarium Heaters
Heating in an aquarium is essential for fresh water and salt
water fish. They both like their water to be hot as they are
both tropical species of...read more
aesthetic purposes, but it also is vital if you are keeping live plants as they need a substrate of some sort to anchor them selves down with.
If you have a planted tank, then 2-3inches of gravel is advised, but if u have an unplanted tank, then u may use ˝ - 2inches of gravel.
The gravel also holds some of the bacteria in the tank, and if the tank has an under gravel filter, then the gravel will contain nearly all of the bacteria in the tank.
Also see :
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
last 3 points are the basic equipment parts you’ll need to keep your fish healthy in your new tank. In my following articles I will cover the fish themselves and their basics.
John Mallon is a fish fanatic who has been taking care of them for over 15 years.
More Aquarium Articles
Is Your Aquarium Balanced?
The world as we know it is in balance. Animals breathe in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide. Plant absorbs carbon dioxide and give off oxygen as...
Setting up your first tropical fish tank
When you have decided what type of fish and plants you wish to
keep, found a suitable tank and purchased all the necessary
equipment, the next step...
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...read more
How to Build the Perfect Aquarium
Choosing a New Home for Your Tropical Fish, Saltwater Fish,
Coral and Invertebrate
All it takes is one glance and the carefree motion of...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
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...read more
Aquarium care for beginners
Keeping tropical fish is a fascinating hobby that has been
enjoyed for centuries in different parts of the world. The
Romans kept live anemones in...read more
Some of those strolling around the Tennessee Aquarium on Sunday got a little surprise: about 140 dancers moving to the rhythm of a newer version of the 1941 hit, “Chattanooga Choo-Choo.”
Ward 1 City Councilor Paul McGeary sees the property as home to a prestigious waterfront marine aquarium and research center creating jobs, tourist dollars and vitality on Gloucester's downtown working waterfront.
NIAGARA FALLS—The Aquarium of Niagara is seeking votes to help it establish a$ 50,000 coral reef exhibit at its site at 701 Whirlpool St. The Aquarium, in competition with other agencies throughout the country, has filed a grant request with the national Pepsi Refresh Project for a$50,000 grant.
Expanding conservation, research role The National Aquarium is set Thursday to unveil its new Conservation Center, established to focus the institution's work in marine conservation and research, and to expand its scope to a national and global stage.
The National Aquarium was joined today by honored guests, esteemed partners, elected officials and supporters from the community to officially unveil the National Aquarium Conservation Center and kick off its celebration of the Baltimore venue’s 30th anniversary year. The Conservation Center enables the National Aquarium to become a global leader in conservation, research and education, and to ...
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium's Sea Ranger Naturalists program equips volunteers from fifth-grade students through adult with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide interpretation, conservation and environmental monitoring at Cabrillo Beach, Point Fermin State Marine Park, the Cabrillo fishing pier and the Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh.
