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Lungfish - An Unusual Pet

Lungfish are unusual and fascinating pets for anyone who has a little larger aquarium not to mention fascinating fish that can survive for several years without water and have stayed virtually the same for millions of years.

Pond Fish That Can Live in Connecticut

Koi are popular pond fish that can survive Connecticut winters.japanese koi carp image by Geoff Hobbs from Fotolia.comConnecticut has long, cold winters that make outdoor ponds unsuitable for tropical fish. However, several species of common pond fish can survive cold New England winters....

How to Feed a Clownfish

Featured in the popular animated movie Finding Nemo, clownfish are native to warm waters in the Red Sea, Indian and Pacific oceans. These colorful fish were the first to be successfully bred in captivity and the first saltwater fish to be raised successfully in a tank. When it comes to dietary needs

Tips on Dispar Anthais Care

The dispar is a docile creature. You will want to avoid mixing them with more aggressive species such as damselfish. They may show a propensity toward territorial behavior to other species of anthias. When mixing them with similar species it is best to add them to you tank simultaneously rather than

Cichlid Breeding - Identifying the Spawn Type

Cichlid breeding is not exactly straight forward as it is entirely dependent on the cichlid species. Generally, they can be classified as either substrate-spawners or mouthbrooders.

How to Remove Ich

Ich, pronounced "ick," is a common condition that affects fish, caused by the parasite ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Also called the "white spot disease," ich causes white spots on the body and gills of the fish, but sometimes only on the gills. If your fish has ich, he may rub or scratch on the bot

Learn the Basics About Aquarium Canister Filters

Aquarium filters are necessary so that your aquarium will be free from the waste material that fish and marine animals give out as part of their biological processes.This device cleans the water in the aquarium through various means.

5 Tips to Deal With Algae in Tropical Fish Tanks

Overgrowth of algae in tropical fish tanks can be a very frustrating problem, it can ruin your perfectly designed aquarium in no time if you don't follow few simple guidelines. Here they are.

How to Make a Home for a Water Dragon Out of a Fish Tank

Water dragon lizards are among the easiest lizards to care for. They require a specific type of environment to survive, however. You can either purchase this environment from a pet store, or you can create your own using a regular fish aquarium. The aquarium must be outfitted with all of the items t

How to Raise Black Japanese Trapdoor Snails

Black Japanese trapdoor snails (Viviparus malleatus) are hardy enough to survive cold winters in outdoor ponds. As they are useful in controlling algae growth in aquariums and ponds, it is worth raising them either for your own water feature or for sale. In ponds, Japanese trapdoor snails need virtu

Most Common Aquarium Plants

Plants help a tank look better and provide a habitat for the fish.meeka image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comAquarium plants do more than just make an aquarium more attractive and give fish a place to hide. They also help to clean, oxygenate and maintain the pH of the water. Some...

The Three Little Fishes Phosban Phosphate Reactor Review

If you have a algae problem in your aquarium, it will most likely be because you have high phosphates. If so you need to get yourself a phosphate reactor. Read this short review of the cheap reactor from Three Little Fishes.

How to Raise Freshwater Shrimp in Indoor Pools

Shrimp are swimming dodecapods that are found around the world in every climate. They can be found in both saltwater and freshwater. Along with prawns, to which they are related, shrimp are harvested and farmed to be eaten by humans. For supply to midland areas, shrimp are usually grown in indoor po

How to Breed Full Black Guppies

Guppies can be bred to have fantastic colors and patterns and long, flowing tails. These fish are also easy to care for and resilient. Guppies that show off a particular color or pattern are even sometimes shown and can win awards; these guppies make a lovely addition to the home aquarium. Full blac

What Makes The Kohaku Koi Unique

Modern-day Kohaku Koi, known for their white-bodies and red patterns, have had a long history of cross-breeding that dates back to the the mid-1800's. We take a detailed look at how to tell them apart and and what makes this breed of Koi unique.

How to Bleach Coral

Coral are multi-colored plants that give character to your aquarium. Like rocks and other decorative accessories, coral becomes dirty over time and grime builds up on its surfaces. Coral is also susceptible to discoloration feces, food particles and debris from fish and sea life you have in the aqua