Lighting is one of the most crucial components of your nano aquarium setup. In an aquarium, getting the right type of lighting is essential, and this is especially true for nano tanks. Due to their small size, if you choose the wrong light for your nano tank, it might easily overwhelm the fish and plants …
Nano tanks have become increasingly popular in recent years. This is an understandable trend because many people are interested in keeping aquarium fish, but they do not have the space for a large aquarium tank. However, most people do have enough space for a nano tank, even in their small apartment or office. A nano …
Nano aquariums are unique because they are small in size. Therefore, it is important to select the right fish to inhabit these small environments. Not all fish will thrive in nano tanks, so it is important to stock it with the right type of fish. Just as you would when setting up a larger tank, …
Filtration is an essential part of any aquarium setup and nano aquariums are no different. In fact, for nano aquariums, having an efficient filtration system is even more important than in larger tanks. Due to the smaller size, nano aquariums require more frequent maintenance than larger tanks. A smaller environment mean that you will need …
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Gammarus Shrimp (Hyalella Azteca), also known as scuds, are freshwater amphipod crustaceans naturally occurring in slow running rivers and lakes measuring approximately 1 cm. They are often found in slow runs over Chara weed, providing a staple preferred food source for trout and other river fish These small invertebrates can be a great food source …
An aquarium filtration system is an important component of a healthy fish tank. An efficient aquarium filter will help maintain good water quality in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. They can help tremendously in maintaining water parameters in between regular water changes. Without a filtration system, you would probably be required to do a lot …
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There are many different species of fish, and they can be broadly categorized into freshwater fish and saltwater fish. Many freshwater fish can be found in rivers and lakes. Saltwater fish are found in the ocean. Together, there are over 30,000 different species of fish, and many new species are being discovered each year. This …
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There are many different types of fish food on the market today. They come in many different shapes and sizes. However, not all fish food may be suitable for your fish. It is important to recognize the right type of food for your fish. Fish feed is a very important topic for multiple reasons. First, …
Grindal Worms, Enchytraeus buchholzi, are annelid worms that are great for feeding fish fry. Grindal worms were first isolated from White Worms by Mrs. Morton Grindal in Solna, Sweden in the 1950’s. This is surprising, considering how different Grindal Worms are in comparison to White Worms. As you can see from the photo of one …
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White Worms, Enchytraeus albidus, are commonly cultured by aquarists as a form of fish food, more specifically live fish food. They can be fed to a wide variety of fish fry and smaller adult fish species. They are also fed to newts, salamanders, and some frogs. When the white worms are submerged underwater, they will …
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