A pregnant fish may not be as easy to spot as you may think. While most livebearing fish show the telltale bulging belly, in some fish it may not be as obvious. In addition, you will need to watch for other signs that can help you determine if your fish is pregnant or about to give birth. Livebearer......[Read More]

To be successful at maintaining an aquarium, it is important to know which fish species are most suited to the beginner hobbyist. Starting this hobby with hardy freshwater aquarium fish to care for fish is the first step.......[Read More]

Betta Spendens (or Siamese Fighting Fish) make hardy aquarium pets, provided you provide them with the right conditions. Although they have been kept in small vases and even in jars, Betta fish thrive when they have ample water with good filtration.......[Read More]

Reason is an audio software program developed by Swedish-based Propellerhead. Similar to a digital audio workstation, this Windows- and Mac-compatible program mimics the sound and feel of hardware synthesizers, drum sequencers, sample pads and more. Such a setup allows users to connect MIDI surfaces......[Read More]

The tiny, eel-like quillfish live, though they are rarely seen, in the Pacific ocean along the coastal waters of British Columbia and Alaska. During the day, quillfish tend to burrow into the sand and mud on the ocean floor. At night, they swim to the surface toward the lights of fishing boats. One ......[Read More]

It has been debated a lot about whether to keep discus fish in hard water or soft water. People have had success with both methods so its not an easy answer but I will share with you, how I do things and what has worked for me.......[Read More]

Large rock or coral backgrounds make great background decorations for aquariums. However, there may come a time when you want to remove the rock background from your tank. Over time, rock backgrounds can become overgrown with algae. Because old food and fish waste tends to settle near these backgrou......[Read More]

Unnatural-colored gravel can ruin the appearance of your home aquarium.Aquarium image by crossgolfing from Fotolia.comAquarists work hard to maintain the clean, crisp colors found in fish tanks. There are few things more frustrating to an aquarium owner than to see dull, dirty-colored.........[Read More]

Trapdoor snails, Viviparus malleatus, are quite useful in a pond or freshwater aquarium. They keep algae under control without, usually, devastating your plants and they are relatively hardy. They also eat leftover fish food. Trapdoor snails don't breed quite as readily as other aquatic snails. One ......[Read More]

It's most important to check the different pieces of apparatus that maintain the tank's oxygen and temperature level every single day. Various fish need to be kept at different temperatures. So, include in your schedule of daily maintenance a check to make sure that the thermometer is prov......[Read More]

When keeping fish in an aquarium, you must keep their water clean and free from toxins, bacteria and harmful minerals. In most areas, the water available from the faucet is treated with chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine to remove impurities. These chemicals are harmful to fish, especially ex......[Read More]

Saving a Betta fish from a cramped plastic cup at the pet store is a noble move, but only as long as you can provide a better environment for it. This isn't difficult, it's just a matter of getting a hold of the right information. Below I've compile a few starter tips for you and poin......[Read More]

Betta tankmates have to be chosen as carefully as a person chooses a roommate. Pick the wrong fish, and your betta will suffer. Choose the wrong roommate for yourself and you may suffer.......[Read More]

Your freshwater aquarium's lighting requirement will vary depending on a few things. First, you'll need more lighting in an aquarium with live plants as opposed to a fish-only aquarium. Secondly, the depth and general size of the aquarium will also affect your need for light. The rule of thumb is to......[Read More]

Five MinutesLive Rock is beneficial in saltwater aquariums.Koralle image by MIR from Fotolia.comCarl Strohmeyer, marine fish and reef aquarium specialist and writer for American Aquarium, suggests that a five minute freshwater dip for live rock can help eliminate unwanted bacteria and.........[Read More]

Secrets to nearly everythingyou need and want to know about Halfmoon Betta Fish keeping to ensure fun and rewarding to both you and your Halfmoon Betta Fish! Find Out How To Easily Make Your Halfmoon Betta Fish Healthy, Colorful And Happily Swimming In His Tank With Gorgeous Finnage. Thinking Of Spa......[Read More]

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Ruby is a programming language that allows you to develop Web applications in Perl servers. Mongrel is an open-source Web server written in the Ruby programming language. Installing the Mongrel software package on your server requires just a few commands in the terminal. You don't have to be a compu......[Read More]

Keeping your betta free from diseases is important in betta care. If you want to keep your betta healthy and happy, you need to provide good betta care. The article provide some tips on how you can help prevent betta diseases.......[Read More]

Aquatic anacharis is one of the easiest freshwater plants to grow and propagate. Whether you are using it in a fish tank or outdoor pond, anacharis is a great plant for oxygenating water and providing green food for herbivorous fish and invertebrates.......[Read More]