Koi Pond Construction - Your To-Do List Before You Dig

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Thinking about having koi as pets and maybe even breeding them? The first thing you should have is a koi pond, before anything else. Only ponds are the best homes for your pets to allow them grow really big and healthy.

Betta Fish Facts to Know

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Betta fish or Betta Splendens or Siamese fighting fish are native to the lands of Thailand, Vietnam, China, and other related regions.They were first spotted in Cambodia, Thailand.In fact, Cambodia use to be known as Siam, hence the name Siamese fighting fish. They are called fighting fish, because

How to Breed Pencil Fish

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There are many different types of pencil fish, and each type of pencil fish breeds in a slightly different way. However, all pencil fish are freshwater, and the most common types of pencil fish, such as the three-striped pencil fish, golden pencil fish, and red arc pencil fish are characins. Characi

Aquarium Supplies

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How to Bond Acrylic Plastic

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To bond acrylic plastic, you need to use a specialized chemical bonding agent. The bonding agent is not glue, but a solvent that loosens the molecular bonds of the acrylic sheet. When two pieces of acrylic sheet are treated with a chemical bonding agent and pressed together, the molecules of both pi

Common Fish Diseases - Prevention is the Best Cure

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One of the saddest things that pet owners everywhere will have to deal with at one time or another is the possibility of their fish getting sick. This can be an unfortunate incident that we will admittedly not have very much control over sometimes, but by and large a little care, forethought and att

How to Set Up a Drip Sprayer

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Drip sprayers allow gardeners a means of regulating and maximizing water use in the garden by targeting the water to the base of plants. The two types of drip systems are above ground and underground. The underground system is useful if your landscaping is permanent such as a completed flowerbed or

Maintenance of a Healthy Environment For a Freshwater Aquarium

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Tasks like tank cleanings and temperature checks are important for keeping your freshwater aquarium clean. Maintenance equals a healthy environment for freshwater aquariums.

Tropical Aquarium Fish Disorders

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Tropical fish can become ill from a variety of disorders such as infections or parasites. Luckily, most disorders in a tropical aquarium are identifiable and treatable. Each type of fish has optimal environmental conditions, such as a target pH or temperature, that assist in prevention and treatment

How to Build an Acrylic Water Aquarium

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If you would like a fish tank that is not typically available in aquariums, it is possible to construct your own design. It can also be a money-saver. Things that you should consider when you are building your tank include the intended contents, strength and size of the tank, which will have a beari

Is Aquarium Salt Necessary in My Freshwater Tank?

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Non-iodized mineral salt--sometimes sold commerically as "aquarium salt"--can sometimes be a useful addition to a saltwater aquarium. But while there are some benefits associated with the conscientious use of aquarium salt, the practice may be dangerous to fish and live plants. Aquarium salt is gene

Freshwater Angel Fish

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Angel fish are beautiful, and one is tempted to want to include them in their home aquarium, but you must be committed to care for their special needs. Angel Fish occupy almost any position in the aquarium, yet they seem to enjoy standing still for quite a while defying gravity, but can dart away fr

Why Does an Aquarium Need a Heater?

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Aquarium FishDiscus fishWhen you pick fish for your aquarium, you may be drawn to the more colorful fish or those with more exotic anatomical features (eyes and fins). Most of these fish are native to tropical waters, whether they are freshwater or saltwater fish. Their bodies have...

What Is the Purpose of an Air Pump in a Fish Tank?

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An aquarium air pump is a small device that forces low-pressure air through a tube into a fish tank. They have many uses, from operating novelty decorations to keeping fish alive.

How to Treat Algae in Unfiltered Pond

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Algae are an inevitable problem for outdoor ponds, particularly those that are unfiltered. These little green pests are actually a type of plankton that not only turn your pond water an unattractive tinge of green but can also suck up oxygen that would otherwise be used by your fish. There are many

How to Treat Marine Fish With a Cloudy Eye

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Cloudy eye in saltwater fish is characterized by a whitening or cloudiness of their eyes and is most common in newly introduced fish. The condition is most likely the result of a bacterial infection, though at times it can stem from a fungus. Treating cloudy eye is a several-step process that involv

Koi Fish Colors - An Overview Of Koi Colors And Patterns

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The national fish of Japan is the Nishikigoi or Koi as we know it. Many years ago, farmers in Yamakoshi had their attention drawn to a red carp in their ponds. It was randomly swimming among the black carp that they used in their regular diets of vegetables and rice. Koi fish colors consisted of bla

How to Care for Gold Veil Angelfish

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The Gold Veil Angelfish belong to the family "cichildae" and are native to South America. The Gold Veil Angel is a strain of angelfish that has a gold/white colored body. The fins are long and thin and will generally extend to the length of the body. They grow up to 6 inches. They are omnivorous and

Buying Live Aquarium Fish Online

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A simple guide for purchasing live aquarium fish online. A few easy tips for making a successful and economical purchase of saltwater fish.

Get Rid of Algae in Your Aquarium by Choosing the Right Algae Eating Fish

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If you are troubled with the recurring appearance of algae at the bottom and glass area of your fish tank, you should consider taking care of algae eating fish. This would be a great investment because this could help you get rid of the quick emergence of algae in your aquarium.