BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION Biological filtration has been the subject of more arguments and controversy than nearly any other topic in the field of aquariums. A biological filter can be as simple as the live rock in a skimmer-equipped Berlin System or the suspended gravel bed and live rock of an all-natural Jaubert Plenum System. A biological […]
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It is highly recommended, although not absolutely essential, to test your water. The most common test is of the pH of the water. Test kits to measure pH are economical and easy to use. Hydrogen ion activity (known as pH) is a measure of how acidic or alkaline the water is. The pH scale goes
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This is a photo of my saltwater aquarium about 8 weeks after setup. As you can see I was experiencing significant algae growth, especially on the substrate. I searched all over the internet and spoke to my local fish store and narrowed this type of brown algae growth down to a few factors. The main
Here you can find information on a wide range of freshwater species. We provide this fish information as a service to aquarists. The species presented here are grouped by family or sub-order. Group Includes: Characins I: Tetras Characins II: Other Characins including hatchetfish, headstanders, pencilfish, serrasalmids & more Cyprinids I: Goldfish Cyprinids II: Barbs, Danios
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Q: One part of my fish has turned black and there is swelling underneath the area. A: Sounds like a Melanocarcinoma (tumor), that has pinched off the color controlling nerves of the fish Treatment: No suitable treatment is known. Sacrifice this fish humanely. Q: The fish has a hazy white covering over it. It looks
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Neolamprologus pulcher Neolamprologus pulcher “Daffodil” pictured. Neolamprologus pulcher “Daffodil” young adults pictured. Common Names: Daffodil. This fish is often called a brichardi “Daffodil”. This is inaccurate due to the fact that these two fish are different species. The pulcher “Daffodil” has yellow in it’s fins and brichardi has blue grey fins. You can also distinquish
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A saltwater fish tank can be one of the most striking additions to any home or office. The color and brilliance of the fish and other saltwater creatures captivate just about everyone by bringing the color and activity of a coral reef right into your home. If you are new to saltwater fish tanks then
Aulonocara hansbaenschi Description: Males are a bright blue fish with a red band behind the gill plate. Females keep their juvenile grey color. Common Names: Red Shoulder, and Red Flush, Aulonocara stuartgranti Chiofu is what the hansbaenschi from Chiofu Bay is being sold as. Locations Collected From: Chiofu Bay, Metangula, and south of Chiloele. Approximate
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Herichthys cyanoguttatum Common Names: Texas Cichlid. This species is sometimes confused with Herichthys carpinte “Blue Texas Cichlid”. You can distinguish between the two species by looking at the spots. The carpinte has large spots on the body, and the cyanoguttatum has very small spots on the body. Locations Collected From: Is found in Southern Texas
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Protomelas taeniolatus “Red Empress” photos
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