For weeks now you’ve been eyeing the perfect location for a pond in your backyard. You may even have pictured how it will look – a spectacular pond that will impress the neighbors and add to the value of your house. But now that you know you want a pond, where do you go from here? Thankfully, planning and building a pond isn’t overly difficult and if you follow the … [Read more...] about How to Build a Pond – A Beginners Guide to Building the Perfect Backyard Pond
Betta Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Bettas (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Betta Fish Stats Minimum Tank Size:2.5 Gallons (10 Litres) - 5 Gallon Recommended (19 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6-8 pH and Soft to Hard Temperature: 23-30 °C (73-86 °F) Maximum Size: 3 Inches (8 cm) The fish commonly known as Siamese fighting fish - or simply as bettas, is actually made up of numerous species of fish that all share a similar body … [Read more...] about Betta Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Bettas (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Water Wisteria – How to Grow and Care for Water Wisteria in a Home Aquarium
Water Wisteria Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.5-7.5 ph and Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 75–82 °F (24-28 °C) Maximum Size: 20 inches (50 cm) Water wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) is an easy and undemanding aquatic plant that is used by beginner and experienced aquarists alike. Its quick growth, combined with its … [Read more...] about Water Wisteria – How to Grow and Care for Water Wisteria in a Home Aquarium
Kribensis Cichlid – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Kribensis Ciclids (Kribs)
Kribensis Cichlid Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons Care Level: Moderately Hard Water Conditions: 5.5-6.5 pH and Soft to Medium Hard Temperature: 24-26 °C (75-80 °F) Maximum Size: 4 inches (10 cm) The Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher), also known as the krib, the rainbow krib and the rainbow cichlid, is a small freshwater fish native to Africa. While mainly found … [Read more...] about Kribensis Cichlid – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Kribensis Ciclids (Kribs)
Java Fern – How to Grow and Care for a Java Fern in the Home Aquarium
Java Fern Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6-8 ph and Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 22–27 °C (72–82 °F) Maximum Size: 13 ½ inches (35 cm) The Java fern (Microsorum pteropus) is an aquatic fern native to South East Asia. There are many different varieties of this fern, and the size of the plant and leaf shape will vary … [Read more...] about Java Fern – How to Grow and Care for a Java Fern in the Home Aquarium