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Apr 14
It is impossible to eliminate algae altogether, and you should not be frustrated by the persistent nature of algae to accumulate. What you can do is control the condition under which plant life and fish thrives and algae does not. First, how much light are you allowing into your tank area? If you have light for more than ten hours a day, you are assisting algae grow in your tank, so don’t keep the lights on 24-7. You can purchase algae eating fish if that would fit with your aquarium’s motif. Some fish types that consume algae are three breeds of suckermouth catfish, the Ancistrus, Peckoltia, and Otocinlus. In addition, the Siamese Algae Eater, Crossocheilus siamensis is a great choice for controlling the algae in your tank. If you have a large tank, then the Common Plec is a good choice as well. But they are aggressive fish and do grow to huge size. Saltwater fish that are excellent for algae consumption are most tangs/surgeon fish, or any grazer.
The next step in controlling algae is to consistently change the water itself. By doing this, you are controlling the nutrient levels in the tank, which is crucial. Controlling nitrates, phosphates, and silicates are especially important. Another thing to look for is how you are controlling the iron in the tank. You can include different kinds of plants in your setup so they will compete for iron and other nutrients algae feeds off of in order to how a low opportunity for algae to survive.
Your first battle is likely to be with brown algae, or diatoms, because it appears first by siphoning silicon from the new aquarium tank itself, and unlike other stages of algae, it is unaffected by low lighting levels, so controlling light will not stop it from thriving. You can effectively combat it by changing water and gravel often. Diatoms thrive in conditions where phosphate is low and silicon is high, and this is generally what your scenario will be when you first start your aquarium. As time progresses and the environment changes, brown algae is usually replaced by green algae, because green algae thrives in a higher phosphate environment.
Green algae is apparently delicious and the best way to get rid of it is to bring in those algae eating catish and/or Siamese. Combined with keeping your aquarium only lit for a maximum of ten hours a day and simple manual removal of clumps of green algae, you can control what is typically the most usual and common algae growth in your aquarium.
Red Algae, or Brush, is a real problem because it is difficult to remove manually and most fish won’t eat it. Take care of this pesky nuisance by changing your water to RO/DI water and let your Siamese fish tackle it.
Blue Algae, or Cynobacteria, have photosynthesis, meaning the more light, the more it thrives. It is extremely harmful to both plants, by smothering, and fish, by poisoning. Treat your aquarium with erythromycin but be sure you know what you are doing, as you will need to check for ammonia and nitrate.
Richard Gilliland
http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/how-to-control-algae-in-your-aquarium-694858.html
Apr 7
Well i have a money plant in a water jar and some anacharis plants which were decaying.
My aquarium has 4 mollies 2 platys and 2 danios,overcrowded i think ………..
Anyways two of the mollies are babies which survived out of ten..
So can i put that "money plant in my aquarium ….I don’t know whether or not it will okay.
There are other plants like ancharis and horwot but they r dying .
In the beginning for sure, you must settle on any various plant
Apr 4
Note: I have no live plants in this aquarium.
If it helps, the aquarium is 20 gallons and has a Aquaclear 30 as its filter. There is also no live plants in the aquarium.
Yes, leaving the lights on all the time will help speed up the cycle. Also, if you can stand the sound of falling water, leaving the aquarium a few inches below the filter return and having the cascading water will help speed up the cycle as well. The more surface agitation and cascading water the better for the cycle time. Slightly warmer water also helps.
If you don’t care about speeding up the cycle, leaving the lights off will not harm anything.
Mar 31
All over the world aquariums are the new ecosystems of today. The pollution of air and water has made people try hare to preserve nature. Today, Aquariums are being constructed by people with technology. Hence today you are able to buy aquariums which are designed like real nature. Hence the aquariums are like substitutes for beautiful nature.
These days you can buy tanks in which water can be raised and lowered. The intensity of the lights varies too. Apart from this you have a huge variety of switches, to off and on the intensity of the lights with automatic timers.
Maintaining Tanks are easier today as you have filtration system to clean the water of pollutants. Also the procedures being electrically controlled are easy to maintain Usage of automatic devices make food and the dosage easy. Water tanks come in all types of shapes and sizes and resistant water tanks as well. Tank quality and electrical security has become advanced today.
Apart from this, different types of plants and fishes can be stocked in a single fish tank. The fish tank adds to the beauty of the surroundings and eases stress on you. These days choosing a fish tank is easy. Most of the tanks these days have panels that are made up of glass and sealed with silicon. Also, the aquariums today come in several sizes, different weight capacity, thickness and security
1. Does the sealant affect the cleaning and the fish?
Not if the sealant is lesser than or more than 1mm and or 1/16 inches. You have to ensure that the sealants are non-toxic and watertight while cleaning the tank. Large tanks should hold 20 gallons of water.
2. How should the aquarium be positioned?
The aquarium should be placed on a strong sturdy stand depending on the size of the tank The capacity of the tank and water is measured by multiplying length, width and height of the aquarium. For example, for every one gallon of water the tank holds the water weight alone will be 10 pounds. In case you have a tank that is larger, you will have to divide the multiplied result by 1000. This figure will be in litre. By multiplying and dividing a large aquarium you will be able to get a tank capacity of
Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/aquarium-and-fish-care-answers-to-4-frequently-asked-questions-740488.html
Mar 29
Im setting up my tank and want to know which light would best suit my tanks. one tank will have small sharks and the other fish…. both will have plants in them.
Blue LED lights are not the kind of light that help plants grow. they are often referred to as moonlights. These lights are used for people who like to few there tanks at night. So stick with compact florescence.
Mar 16
All over the world aquariums are the new ecosystems of today. The pollution of air and water has made people try hare to preserve nature. Today, Aquariums are being constructed by people with technology. Hence today you are able to buy aquariums which are designed like real nature. Hence the aquariums are like substitutes for beautiful nature.
These days you can buy tanks in which water can be raised and lowered. The intensity of the lights varies too. Apart from this you have a huge variety of switches, to off and on the intensity of the lights with automatic timers.
Maintaining Tanks are easier today as you have filtration system to clean the water of pollutants. Also the procedures being electrically controlled are easy to maintain Usage of automatic devices make food and the dosage easy. Water tanks come in all types of shapes and sizes and resistant water tanks as well. Tank quality and electrical security has become advanced today.
Apart from this, different types of plants and fishes can be stocked in a single fish tank. The fish tank adds to the beauty of the surroundings and eases stress on you. These days choosing a fish tank is easy. Most of the tanks these days have panels that are made up of glass and sealed with silicon. Also, the aquariums today come in several sizes, different weight capacity, thickness and security
1. Does the sealant affect the cleaning and the fish?
Not if the sealant is lesser than or more than 1mm and or 1/16 inches. You have to ensure that the sealants are non-toxic and watertight while cleaning the tank. Large tanks should hold 20 gallons of water.
2. How should the aquarium be positioned?
The aquarium should be placed on a strong sturdy stand depending on the size of the tank The capacity of the tank and water is measured by multiplying length, width and height of the aquarium. For example, for every one gallon of water the tank holds the water weight alone will be 10 pounds. In case you have a tank that is larger, you will have to divide the multiplied result by 1000. This figure will be in litre. By multiplying and dividing a large aquarium you will be able to get a tank capacity of
Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/aquarium-and-fish-care-answers-to-4-frequently-asked-questions-740488.html
Mar 14
48" T5 HO aquarium light 216w
Odyssea have a negative reputation, and stories of them failing prematurely isn’t uncommon, and there has even been a few incidents where they exploded and caught on fire. They’re much cheaper than more reputable brands, but you get what you pay for.
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
