Aquariums are a low maintenance alternative to many of the more traditional pets like cats and dogs, but they still require regular care and upkeep. Thankfully, most of the work only has to be done on a weekly basis – especially if you take steps to ensure that the aquarium is set up properly. When you first look into setting up an aquarium, it can quickly become … [Read more...] about 4 Things You Need to Know About Aquarium Care
Swordtail Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Swordtail Fish
Swordtail Stats Minimum Tank Size: 29 Gallons (132 Litres) Care Level: Moderately Easy Water Conditions: 7-8pH and Moderately Hard to Hard Temperature: 72-82 °F (21-28 °C) Maximum Size: 6 Inches (15 cm) The swordtail (Xiphophous hellerii) is a small fresh water fish, native to Central and North America. It's native range stretches from Honduras in the south, to … [Read more...] about Swordtail Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Swordtail Fish
How to Culture Blackworms (Black worms)
Live blackworms rank among the best food that you can feed to your fish. Not only are they rich in protein and nutrients, but they can survive for an indefinite periods of time in a freshwater tank – which means that unlike other foods, they will never foul the water and will live until eaten by your fish. I have personally kept black worms for nearly a decade now, and they … [Read more...] about How to Culture Blackworms (Black worms)
Angelfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Angelfish
Angelfish Stats Minimum Tank Size: 29 Gallons (132 Litres) Care Level: Moderately Easy Water Conditions: 5-7.5 pH and Soft to Medium Temperature: 23-29 °C (73-84 °F) Maximum Size: 6 Inches (15 cm) The term angelfish is a blanket term used to describe a small family of cichlids native to South America. The family is comprised of three separate species - … [Read more...] about Angelfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Angelfish
The Best Fish to Stock a Pond With
Any pond makes an impressive addition to a backyard, but let’s face it – the most interesting part of owning a pond is watching and interacting with the fish. But it’s not as simple as dumping a few fish in the pond and hoping for the best. The size of the pond, combined with the local climate has a major impact on whether the fish will thrive for years to come, or quickly … [Read more...] about The Best Fish to Stock a Pond With