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Five Illnesses You Need to Watch Out For With Your Goldfish

From Tun Win  While being very resilient fish, goldfish are still susceptible to a number of different illnesses which can be very dangerous if they’re not quickly treated. To ensure that your goldfish remain healthy and radiant, you must constantly be watching for changes in their behavior or appearances. At the first sign of problems,…

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So You Didn’t Cycle Your Aquarium Before Adding Fish

From Kevin A. K.  All too often the question comes up online- why are my new fish dieing? The first answer is usually another question- did you cycle your tank? Nearly every time the answer is no. The aquarium cycling process is a very important step that’s skipped far too often by beginners. This usually…

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Glass Or Acrylic Aquariums, Is One Better?

From Tun Win  In the past there was little choice of materials for aquariums. Glass was the only thing aquariums were made of. Even with the wider range of materials these days, some people still prefer glass. Some pros associated with glass: Clearer: Some people find that glass tanks appear clearer; whereas, some acrylic appear…

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Is It Better To Use Real Or Fake Plants In Aquariums?

From Timothy Kessler  Plants are important to a fish tank for a number of reasons. For most people, placing plants inside an aquarium makes it look more natural rather than just plain gravel, rocks and resin ornaments. But there is more to having aquatic plants than just decoration. Plants play a vital part in the…

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What Kind of Equipment Do You Need for Saltwater Aquariums?

From Cliff H Woods  Saltwater fish tanks are generally not as easy to maintain as you might initially believe. Because of this fact, it is recommended that before purchasing a saltwater aquarium, you should take some time learning a few of the features and maintenance that comes with owning one. Unfortunately, on the subject of…

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Coral Fragging and Propagating Explained

From Johnny Riker A less costly way to propagate your reef tank with more coral is by fragging. Fragging is helping coral to reproduce. It is also a great way to make sure that you can continue to keep your favorite coral, in case something were to happen to the original colony. It is also…

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How to Buy African Cichlids for Sale Online

From Robert Ortiz  Buying African Cichlids from an online retailer has pros and cons. One of the advantages to buying from a local fish store is you see the fish with your own eyes before picking one out. The disadvantage is many stores buy fish in bulk from farms that breed mass quantities of fish…

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The 5 Coolest New Tools in Aqua Illumination

From Richard Gilliland  Here are five of the aqua illumination tools that are among the “coolest” on the market. 1. “Beyond visible” spectral output. It’s often been assumed that the apex of aqua illumination spectral output is the visible light spectrum. But technology has advanced to the point where tank lighting can produce illumination which…

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How to Feed Fish Peas: What’s on the Fish Menu?

From Christina Crowe  Is your fish struggling to swim upright? Overfeeding, a poor diet, or improperly prepared food can all cause constipation. Not enough fiber in the diet can also create blockages in the digestive tract. These blockages can put weight on the swim bladder, causing erratic swimming. In severe cases, your fish might completely…

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