Mar 10
Aquariums need certain accessories as fish need them to survive , as if they were like a heater and a filter. Fish like amphibians need plenty of light and heat so it is essential to provide them both in an aquarium. Make your tank look and function naturally- this is not as complicated or expensive as it may sound.
Every aquarium needs heat, light and a good water filter. To keep the water in the aquarium clean and the fish alive a good filter is necessary as it helps to suck the dirty water from the bottom and have it recycled into fresh clean water. This is the most common type of filtration process used in all aquariums
except in tanks which have salt water. In this case there is an external sump tank where all the filtration process is done. You can find filters at any pet shop. Yo should also be able to buy a good filter for a nice deal when you are purchasing your fish tank or aquarium itself. Filtration is a very important process because it keeps the water clean and hence the fish are less prone to be attacked by disease or sickness, or just die due to lack of breathable oxygen!
Keeping the water at a constant temperature is another important thing and for this heaters are required. For this you need to have a heater which can be used in an aquarium and set at the required temperature. Maintain the water at an ideal temperature of 25 or 26 degrees Fahrenheit as fish will die if the water is too hot or cold. Heaters come in all sizes and voltages and you can choose one which is ideal from a pet shop. You will need a more powerful heater if you have a big tank. Fish are actually very fussy about the temperature of the water they are swimming in. Temperature actually helps the fish to determine the season and breeding grounds etc, in nature. Therefore it is extremely vital to get a temperature regulator or a water heater to keep your fish comfortable.However, always take caution while setting the temperatures as extreme temperatures wil kill your fish.
Many people think that corals and anemones are plants but actually they are living creatures which need plenty of light. The lights need to be powerful and so can be expensive. You can buy them at exclusive light shops only and not at most fish shops. You can buy them from someone who is disposing of them or you can order new ones.
Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/aquarium-accessories-list-of-things-you-need-to-maintain-your-aquarium-740489.html
Mar 3
Aquariums need certain accessories as fish need them to survive , as if they were like a heater and a filter. Fish like amphibians need plenty of light and heat so it is essential to provide them both in an aquarium. Make your tank look and function naturally- this is not as complicated or expensive as it may sound.
Every aquarium needs heat, light and a good water filter. To keep the water in the aquarium clean and the fish alive a good filter is necessary as it helps to suck the dirty water from the bottom and have it recycled into fresh clean water. This is the most common type of filtration process used in all aquariums
except in tanks which have salt water. In this case there is an external sump tank where all the filtration process is done. You can find filters at any pet shop. Yo should also be able to buy a good filter for a nice deal when you are purchasing your fish tank or aquarium itself. Filtration is a very important process because it keeps the water clean and hence the fish are less prone to be attacked by disease or sickness, or just die due to lack of breathable oxygen!
Keeping the water at a constant temperature is another important thing and for this heaters are required. For this you need to have a heater which can be used in an aquarium and set at the required temperature. Maintain the water at an ideal temperature of 25 or 26 degrees Fahrenheit as fish will die if the water is too hot or cold. Heaters come in all sizes and voltages and you can choose one which is ideal from a pet shop. You will need a more powerful heater if you have a big tank. Fish are actually very fussy about the temperature of the water they are swimming in. Temperature actually helps the fish to determine the season and breeding grounds etc, in nature. Therefore it is extremely vital to get a temperature regulator or a water heater to keep your fish comfortable.However, always take caution while setting the temperatures as extreme temperatures wil kill your fish.
Many people think that corals and anemones are plants but actually they are living creatures which need plenty of light. The lights need to be powerful and so can be expensive. You can buy them at exclusive light shops only and not at most fish shops. You can buy them from someone who is disposing of them or you can order new ones.
Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/aquarium-accessories-list-of-things-you-need-to-maintain-your-aquarium-740489.html
Feb 23
Some of the fishes which are commonly kept in aquariums are Brachydanio Albolineatus, Rerio,and Nigrofasciatus. The Braychydanio Albolineatus which is otherwise known as Gold Danio or Pearl Danio and which grows to a size of 2 inches long is commonly found in Sumatra and India. The slim simmering body of this fish resembles that of the Mother of Pearl. The Braychydanio Albolineatus come in magnificent colors like blue, green, red, yellow etc. The calm nature of this variety of fish makes it ideal for communal breeding in tanks. This fish loves to live among plenty of plants and loves the darker gravel compared to the lighter variety. When adding lights to your aquarium, make sure that you focus the lights in such a way that they fall on the front of the fish. These fishes
Breed in the same water conditions as the Rerio breed does. You can differentiate the males by their body which is slimmer and more colorful than that of the females. They also breed in the same way that the Brachydanio Reiro do.
You can find the brachydanio rerio or Zebra Danio along the eastern coasts of India. They are not only small in size but are also slim and grow upto a length of 1
Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/breeding-brachydanio-fish-in-your-aquarium-tips-and-must-know-facts-740506.html
Feb 16
There are several hobbies one can have that turn in to real passion some day. One among them is maintaining an aquarium. This hobby though is a serious one as there is no room for mistakes else you shall land up harming or killing a living creature.
Thee right place to gather ample knowledge about your fish and their house that is the aquarium is the library next door, or the global network that is the World Wide Web or the internet.
There are several starter kits available online. You shall also come across loads of information on some beginner fishes to start with this interesting hobby.
But before diving in to this interesting field here are some essential tips to remember:
1. In order to maintain your fish tank well enough, you must understand the nitrogen cycle. This cycle involves nitrates, ammonia and nitrites. The fishes naturally produce these chemicals in the water they live in. Its your job to balance these chemicals so that the water remains healthy for your fishes to survive.
2. The beginners in this hobby find it difficult to balance the ammonia in the water. In that case you could consider banking on the starter kits available online. These kits contain additives like ammonia. Basically these kits supply you with a mechanism to artificially control the degree of ammonia in the fish tank.
3. These kits also guide you through or at times make available the apt beginner fishes. These types of fishes naturally produce ammonia in an adequate amount.
4. In case you are beginning with a coldwater tank, the best option would be to have a goldfish.
5. Make sure that your fish tank contains ample amount of plants. They not only beautify the fish tank but also purify the water in the tank by absorbing the chemicals & providing oxygen.
6. The water plants break down water and ammonia. Then these plants filter the ammonia & the bad or contaminated pat of the water that is the portion that contains bacteria.
7. Plants maintain the balance between all the chemicals in the fish tank as the fishes produce lot of ammonia.
8. When you are ammonizing your fish tank with the starter fish, be very sure of the quantity of food you are feeding to the fish. Remember that you should feed only small amounts of the food initially.
9. The food that remains settles down at the bottom and rots down finally. This rotten food develops severely toxic chemicals that can kill your fish. So try to maintain the least amount of remaining food. The trick to do it simply is to watch your fish while feeding them. Only put in the amount of food it consumes in the first 2-3 minutes, that to only twice a day. In case of food, also make sure to read through the label of the fish that you always get on the purchase of the fish.
10. Make proper use of the test kits and make sure that you check the ammonia level in the water at regular intervals that is every week.
11. Usually, a proper ammonization process takes about 5 weeks or longer.
12. Before purchasing the fish tank make sure that you purchase the right stand to place this tank well.
13. Remember, the fish tank must not be exposed to direct sunlight and heaters, else more and more algae would develop in the tank thereby killing your fish.
14. Make sure that the gravel you add to the fish tank is absolutely clean. In case you have purchased boiled gravel, rinse it well before adding it to the tank. Else, you must boil it first and then rinse it and then add it to the tank.
15. The right way of adding gravel to the fish tank is to initiate from the back of the tank and then coming to the front.
16. The height of the gravel you add depends on the type of fish and the type of filter you would use. This is more particular for the front of the tank. The gravel layer in the front of the tank must be very light.
17. In case you are using under-gravel filters, the front layer of gravel would be very low.
18. Ideally, installing the filters and heaters is the last step in preparing the fish tank. But in case you are considering using a powered filter, you must install the filter before adding the gravel.
19. After adding the gravel, the next step is to add plants and other ornaments. Make sure that you rinse these additives well enough in order to maintain the purity of the water in the tank.
20. Be sure to select only marine based plants.
21. Initially fill the tank with only half of the total required quantity. Make use of pre-treated water while filling the tank halfway.
22. Once you are done with all the additives you can fill it up with water fully.
23. After filling in the tank with all the water required, keep a regular check on temperature of the water with a thermometer.
24. Now finally, place the filters in the fish tank.
25. Goldfish can be added to your fish tank at the beginning of the ammonization process. In case you are planning to purchase any other, fish you must wait for a few weeks so that the ammonization process gets completed in the fish tank.
26. Also, be sure that you do not add any new fish to the tank until and unless the water in there is crystal clear.
27. Check that the ideal way is to introduce only one fish at a time, and gradually increase the number of fishes in the tank. You could also consider starting with 4 different types of hardy fishes, one of each type.
28. The right way to add a fish in the tank is that you must afloat the fish in a bag in to the aquarium for around 15 minutes prior to leaving them in the tank. This would help your fish get acclimated to the temperature of the water in its new home.
29. Make sure that you do not add the water of the fish bag in to the aquarium as this water might be contaminated, or would at times affect the temperature of the aquarium and the P.H. level of the water in there.
30. You must check that the aquarium has the right amount of lighting. These lights are teamed with a hood that can be fit over the top of the aquarium. The fact is that most of the aquariums these days come along with a hood. Actually, the hood keeps away the critters and maintains the fish inside the tank. The hood id also used to regulate the lights in the tank.
Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/aquarium-and-fish-care-30-points-every-beginner-must-know-740430.html
Jan 23
Can I leave Aquarium Lights on with a hamster in a tank? Or will the heat hurt them?
I suggest you get a mesh screen cover for your tank, not an aquarium top. You can find mesh lids at a petstore or online. Don’t use the aquarium lighting.
Dec 9
Hi, I have a 10 gallon aquarium, and I was wondering how long I should keep the light on (btw. I have freshwater tropical fish)
Do I have to turn in on at night?
That would depend on how bright the room lighting is and how long the tank is exposed to it.
I’d never go past 10-12 hours of light where you can actually see the fish (that doesn’t mean tank lights on)… the tank lighting is more for your benefit than the fishes and most really don’t like bright light they can’t get away from.
If the ambient room light is good enough for viewing through the day,then probably 3-4 hours into the evening hours.If it’s a particularly dark room with not much light,I’d run the tank lights 11 hours and decorate to provide shaded.dimmer,areas for them to take a break.
Nov 14
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Nov 13
Im using white compact fluorescent in a 10 gallon tank. Its not made for aquariums however. Its a 60 watt equivalent to a incandescent light.
Two 800 lumen bulbs. I know about heat output problems but are there light intensity output problems?
that light is no problem…
the only effect may be more excessive evaporation…
I had a planted 10 gallon with 2 X 36 watt GE spirals for a total of 3200 lumens and it was fine.
good luck
Nov 4
Can I use a regular worklight instead of buying an Aquarium light strip? Because its cheaper, you can put T8 fluroscent bulbs…Really what is the point of buying of buying a a Aquarium light for 100+ when you can buy a cheaper ugly worklight, but will it be just as good? light wise?
Yes, you can do this. If you have the option, get the newer T-8 shoplights instead of the oldder T-12s. The tubes have a narrower diameter and better light output. You can get the T-8s for around $13-$15 at WalMarts.
I belong to a planted aquarium club, and several of our members use T-8s on their tanks. This is also a good method when you’r using racks of 10 gallon tanks, 1 shoplight can light 4-5 tanks if they sit so their fronts/backs are together and you’re looking in them from the side.
Buy full spectrum tubes if you can afford to. You can also do 1 full spectrum and 1 cool white which is a little cheaper and the plants don’t seem to mind.
Pretty.