Fishkeeping
Fishkeeping is a popular hobby, practiced by aquarists, concerned with keeping fish in a home aquarium or garden fish Pond. Find lots of helpful information and guides regarding fish keeping.
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Top 5 Best Fish Food for Bottom Feeders in a Home Aquarium
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 01/10/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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When it comes to feeding the bottom feeders in an aquarium, choosing the best fish food for them is essential, since all fish food is suitable for them.
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Aquarium Air Pump for Fish Tanks
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 01/10/2019
- In Equipment
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Some people call it a “bubbler” or a “bubble maker,” while some others have no idea what it is. The equipment makes bubbles you see in the aquariums is a series of connected parts and accessories instead of just one single component.
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Molly Fish (Care,Types,Feeding,Tank Setup,Tank Mates & Breeding)
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 28/09/2019
- In Tropical Fish
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Molly Fish is the top trending commonly known fish nowadays. They are popular due to their beautiful color variations, peaceful nature, calm temperament, and a lot of varieties and species.‘Mollies’ also known by the name Mollienesia in Latin is a small sized tropical fish which was originated from the coastal waters of South and Central America.
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How To Take Care Guppy Fry Properly
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 28/09/2019
- In Tropical Fish
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Guppies are the colorful freshwater fish. Since they are livebearer which means they do not lay eggs instead they give birth guppy fry. Unfortunately, they do not take care of their babies. So, in the end, these guppies’ fry is eaten by adult fishes.
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The Complete Fish Tank Lighting Guide
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 26/09/2019
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A complete guide for all your fish tank lighting needs, Choose the best lighting and what kind of lighting your need in your home aquarium with our full and complete aquarium lighting guide.
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How to Build a Glass Fish Tank and Step-by-Step Guide
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 24/09/2019
- In Aquariums
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How to Build a fresh or saltwater do-it-yourself (DIY) aquarium, It can be fun as well as challenging. Use fish tank keepers step by step list, pre-assembly instructions, to build a 200 litre glass aquarium with 1/4 inch glass.
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10 Common Fish Tank Problems
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 23/09/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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Here are a few of the most common fish tank problems that beginning hobbyists experience in fish tank keeping.
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How Can You Treat Stinky Fish Tank Water?
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 23/09/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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Is your fish tank abit smelly ? Do you walk in your fish room and it stinks ? Well In this guide we will cover how you can treat smelly fish tank water and find out why it occurs and what can be done to stop it.
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How to Start a Community Fish Tank
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 21/09/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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One of the great attractions to fish keeping is the variety of different types of fish available. The differences in size, behaviour and environmental needs however, mean that many of these fish are not compatible.
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Feeding Fish in Your Fish Tank
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 20/09/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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Fish Food is the source of your fishes nutrition, so using the right foods in the right quantities has a direct effect on the health of your fish and the health of your fish tank.
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Trimming Your Aquarium Plants
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 19/09/2019
- In Aquascaping
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Hedging and trimming aquatic plants is necessary to maintain the health and visual beauty of your aquarium.
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7 Freshwater Fish That Are Perfect for a 60 litre Fish Tank
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 18/09/2019
- In Freshwater Fish
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A 60 litre fish tank is one of the most popular tank sizes available. It is great for beginners due to its small size, relatively cheap (i.e., ideal for those on a budget), and also makes a great breeder tank for the more experienced aquarist.
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Fish Tank PH & Hardness
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 18/09/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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PH and hardness are important factors to consider when keeping demanding tropical fish, or if you live in a particularly hard or soft water area. Getting an idea of how pH and hardness works will help to ensure the best health of your fish.
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Moving Fish Into Your Tank The Right Way
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 18/09/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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Moving fish from one home to another is a stressful experience. A badly transported fish will have health problems or even die. Understanding what acclimation is and how to do it properly will minimise this risk.
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Conflicts In The Fish World
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 16/09/2019
- In Health
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Conflicts can happen even when fish labelled as 'peaceful' or 'community' are kept together. To understand why, it is important to look at a fishes real nature.
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Causes Of Disease In Fish
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 16/09/2019
- In Health
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Diseases are a natural part of any animals life and are a result of either disease causing agents (pathogens) or an incorrect environment.
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Aquarium Water Changes
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 16/09/2019
- In Maintenance
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Water changes replace minerals, which help to 'buffer' the water and maintain stable conditions, and reduce Nitrates (NO3) that may gradually build up over time, causing long-term damage to your fish.
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Salt Water Fish or Tropical Fish ?
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 16/09/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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For many people, marine fish are instantly more attractive than their freshwater counterparts, and although both require the same fundamental care there are a number of differences between tropical marine fish and tropical freshwater fish.
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Top Ten Rules of Fish Keeping
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 14/09/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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There are many things to learn in fish keeping, and it can seem like an uphill struggle, but finding out more should be part of the enjoyment of keeping fish. These 'top ten' golden rules should give any fish keeper starting out a good start and avoid some of the common problems seen time and time again.
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Fish or Fishless Cycling?
- By fishtankkeepers
- On 14/09/2019
- In Fishkeeping
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Cycling a fish tank is the process of encouraging bacterial growth which feeds on the waste produced by your fish. This 'maturing' of the filter bacteria can be done with fish in the aquarium or before fish are introduced.