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| Acrylic Aquarium Structure |
| That lovely acrylic aquarium weighs a lot--about 10 pounds per gallon of material, so it definitely needs a structure to support it. Creativity can be applied to structural supports as freely as for the aquarium itself. The structural support itself… |
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| Acrylic Aquarium Lighting |
| Lighting is a necessary element to the acrylic aquarium, both to mimic light as it would appear in a natural environment and for viewers to see the elements of the aquarium. Acrylic aquarium lighting also adds brilliance to the display. Natural dayl… |
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| Acrylic Aquarium - Hobby and Art |
| If you haven't seen an acrylic aquarium, you're in for a pleasant surprise! These aren't your grandma's goldfish bowls! Get ready for breathtaking displays of art and craftsmanship. No longer restricted to major aquariums hosting exotic sea life, ac… |
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| Acrylic Aquarium Life Support Systems |
| When we hear the term "life support," we conjure up images of Mission Control at Houston maintaining the environment for astronauts in outer space. Yet the correlation is very close indeed. The marine life inside of an acrylic aquarium must have its… |
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| Pond Fish - Basic Care |
| Fish. For most people the only thing they know about these scaly creatures is whether they taste better with lemon or tarter sauce. For Pond owners however, a little more information is needed. If you're a new Pond owner who has just purchased, or a… |
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| Anchor Worms (Lernaea) |
| These parasites can be seen with the naked eye. Females are 10-12mm, males are 0.8mm. Females are parasitic and embed themselves into the hosts flesh. They are held in place using a 'hold fast', where they begin feeding on the fishes' flesh, organs… |
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| Converting A Seawater Tank To A Freshwater Aquarium |
| Do you have a seawater tank that you want to turn into a good-looking freshwater aquarium? You can do that. Let's talk how you could go about it. Scrub off the inside of the tank, first. Use water and vinegar. Use some scrubber which you could get r… |
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| Reef Aquarium Maintenance - Lighting |
| Many reef aquarium enthusiasts are well aware and keep a rigorous schedule of doing weekly and even daily maintenance on their reef aquariums to keep the water quality in check. From daily dosing of calcium and ph stabilizer to keep the alkalinity,… |
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| Why Freshwater Aquarium? |
| Choosing pets, people often omit the possibility of keeping a freshwater aquarium and settle on more common pets like cats, dogs or ant colonies. If you are in a similar phase of wondering now too, let me add another option to your ration and introd… |
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| Algae And The Reef Aquarium |
| One of the most common reasons why people leave the marine aquarium hobby is due to nuisance algae. There is no doubt that it can become a real heart breaker after spending so much time and effort at this hobby only to be defeated by such a small or… |
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| Hardy Fish for a Beginning Aquarium |
| Having an aquarium is a very rewarding, enjoyable experience. There are so many different kinds of fish, aquariums, and fillers out there that you can completely customize your own aquarium to you. Fish are fun to watch, and the soft trickling of wa… |
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| How To Change A Fish Only Aquarium Into A Reef Aquarium |
| The aquarist running a fish only aquarium has gained a great deal of valuable knowledge about husbandry. He/she has also been able to keep fish that the reef aquarist cannot. These fish are considered as not 'reef friendly.' This is the first consid… |
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| Aquarium Decor |
| You've got the aquarium tank, now it's time to decorate. The tanks looked so pretty in the pet shop, but if you're like me, they left you wondering where to start. First, you need to decide on a theme, anything from Disney to Sunken ships. The theme… |
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| Top Tips for Betta Fish Care! |
| Betta fish are beautiful freshwater fish that come in a variety of spectacular colors. They make great aquarium fish for numerous reasons such as being inexpensive to keep and straightforward to care for. Like any pet however, a proper system of car… |
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| Betta Fish Care |
| If you have visited a pet store, a chain discount store, or even a florist, lately, you've most likely been attracted to the rich colors and long-finned elegance of the betta fish. Bettas, also known as "Siamese fighting fish" are relatively inexpen… |
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