Aquarium Tips

All pets deserve a clean place to live, free of rotting food, feces buildup and dangerous bacteria. At the same time, however, cleaning a cage or tank can be stressful and unnerving for a pet reptile, so it is important to limit cleaning frequency to minimize that stress. But how often is too often or not often enough for your reptile's habitat? The Importance of Good Cleanliness In the wild, nature gradually cleanses itself with rain showers, changing seasons, air circulation and the natural life cycles of plants and animals. A pet reptile, however, cannot rinse itself in a flowing...

Red Algae, also known as red slime algae, is actually not an algae at all. It is a cyanobacteria. It’s fully photosynthetic, and can be extremely difficult to manage once it gets out of hand. The reason that Red Algae is such a common problem is due to the fact that many aquarists aren’t checking the levels of nutrients in their aquariums as often as needed. How can I get rid of my Red Algae problem? Nutrients: The two main nutrients you need to keep an eye on are nitrates and phosphates. Both of these are constantly being produced in the...

It’s tough to choose between saltwater and freshwater aquariums. They both come with many advantages and disadvantages.  There are also many differences in terms of setups, costs, maintenance, and types of fish.  This article is intended to inform those aquarium enthusiasts about the main differences in keeping a saltwater aquarium versus a freshwater one. Electing a freshwater aquarium is often recommended for those people who are starting with their first aquarium.  In general, freshwater tanks are easier to maintain and present fewer risks. Also, freshwater tanks are less expensive than saltwater environments.  A freshwater tank can be a glass or...

An appealing element of the aquarium hobby is that Tropical fish enjoy a balanced diet. This trait is very important to pay attention to, as they should be provided with the proper feeding requirements to ensure proper health. Read on to learn more about the best assorted cuisine for freshwater fish! Large Central & South American Cichlids are generally carnivorous and tend to eat very specific foods in the wild. This is not to say that the cichlids in your aquarium are not opportunistic and would mind going away from their favorite foods to have a meal. They will certainly be better off for it in...

Part of the fun of the aquarium hobby is that Tropical fish come in many different shapes, sizes and attitudes. Included in these differences should be feeding requirements. In freshwater, there are carnivorous (meat eating) mid-water tetras, or bottom feeding catfish, top feeding hatchetfish and Killifish which are different in size and temperament from top feeding cichlids and arowanas. Feeding omnivorous (meat and plant eating) barbs is different from feeding herbivorous (plant eating) mbuna and plecos.  In saltwater aquariums, there is a big difference between feeding carnivorous clownfish, butterflyfish and pipefish or feeding herbivorous Tangs.  Lionfish have a different type of...