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Fish Disease – Prevention Rather than Cure

There are usually good reasons why fish turn out to be sick. The common reason is actually stress. 90% of aquarium fish ailments can be avoided by controlling this. Stress weakens fishes' defense system, ultimately causing greater susceptibility to disease.

Home Freshwater Aquarium Setup – 5 Steps to Success

Before you do anything else you need to decide where in the house you want put your home freshwater aquarium. It must be out of direct sunlight and away from draughts and vibration. Once you know where it is going then you will have a good idea as to its possible size. Any tank less than 30 galls water capacity (36" x 18" x 12") is too small as a beginner's tank. This is because small home freshwater aquariums tend to be more unstable than larger ones and can go wrong very quickly.

Modern Freshwater Aquarium Lighting

Listen to this article: There used to be a very simple rule to follow concerning freshwater aquarium lighting requirements. It was “Use 3 to 4 watts per gallon”. However this only relates to incandescent bulbs and as we all know things have moved on in the freshwater aquarium lighting department! In order to achieve precise...

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The Importance of Freshwater Aquarium pH

Freshwater Aquarium pH The pH scale is a measure of the degree to which the water in freshwater aquariums is acidic, alkaline, or neutral. The scale ranges from 0 to 14 with 0 being the most acidic, 7 being neutral, and 14 being the most alkaline. Most fish thrive in a pH range of 6.4 to 7.8....

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Freshwater Aquarium Filter Systems are Essential

The lakes and oceans of the world are large enough to be balanced ecologically. Fish waste is all consumed biologically; there is no build up of ammonia, nitrites and nitrates making the water toxic. Fish populations adjust according to conditions. A freshwater aquarium on the other hand is miles away from being a natural environment. Without a freshwater aquarium filter a tank with even a moderate population of fish will quickly become foul and kill all of the inhabitants. Even with an adequate freshwater aquarium filter, the water in an aquarium needs to be changed regularly because fish in the numbers that aquarists like to fill their tanks with produce far more waste than the resident bacteria can possibly cope with.

Freshwater Aquarium Temperature Considerations

So you’ve setup your tank, the filter is working and you’ve checked the water ph. Now you need to set your freshwater aquarium temperature with the heater thermostat. What temperature should that be?

Freshwater Aquarium Plants Are Not Difficult To Grow

Listen to this article: Basic Care Freshwater aquarium plants serve a number of functions. Well planted they are a stunning sight and provide a refuge for fish. In addition they oxygenate the water and help to maintain balanced water chemistry. They also act as an extra place for colonisation by bacteria and possibly even help...

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Freshwater Aquarium Fish Should Be Carefully Selected

The decisions you should make when buying your freshwater aquarium fish. Will they be compatible in your tank? How should you introduce them...

Buying Your Freshwater Aquarium Tank

Buying your Freshwater Aquarium Tank and Equipment The first golden rule is never buy the tank and fish on the same day. It may be tempting to arrive home with everything you need including the fish but some patience and restraint is called for initially! If you have enough space and your budget allows it,...

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Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance

A freshwater aquarium maintenance routine is essential. Particularly impotant in any freshwater aquarium maintenance routine is to change the water on a regular basis and to deal with algae and snails.