The main reason most fish owners keep sucker fish is because they clean the sides of their tank. But plecostomus are interesting pets in their own right. Plecostomus are the algae eating sucker fish you see clinging to the sides of aquariums. The main reason most fish owners keep them is to have them clean…
It is not hard to setup and maintain a beautiful aquarium in your home with these simple tips. From the time I started my first planted tank with fish, to now, I have come across many challenges and discovered the true joys of looking after such an achievement. Along the way I found out for myself…
A step by step simple to follow guide demonstrating the easiest way to set up an tropical freshwater fishtank. A freshwater fish tank houses tropical fish, this is not to be confused with a salt water fish tank which is much more difficult to set up. Setting up the tank can be done quite easily…
Some of the best freshwater shrimp to keep in an aquarium. Ok, before we start, here is a little brief on keeping shrimp. Tankmates: Gregarious by nature, keep in groups (they are more confident and entertaining, and less stressed). Do not keep with aggressive fish such as puffers, loaches, crayfish etc. Temperature: Tropical freshwater shrimp…
If you are involved in service up a Freshwater Tank, you necessary to pay unhurried attention to the identify of filters you use. Umteen people set up aquariums for distinguishable purposes. Whatever are involved in surround it up for ornamental purposes. When you preserve a business with an vivarium occupying one face of the stratum,…
Forty years ago when I was a teenager I went to a pet shop with a friend to get some supplies for his pet. That was the first time that I was truly exposed to the world of fish! I had seen goldfish, of course, and the occasional guppy tank but I had never seen…
If you are a beginning aquarist, you may have heard a little about live rock, but may be unsure how to get started or whether it is one of the reef aquarium supplies that belong in your system. This article is meant to explain a little about live rock, how to use it, and…
Many fish keepers often spend a lot of time trying to solve apparent problems arising from high and low pH. While pH can be a real issue it is not one of the things that you should constantly worry about because there are number of methods natural and chemical to maintain optimum pH levels. Yes,…
