Aquarium lighting is an important component of a fish tank setup. Proper lighting can draw the attention to the aquarium and the beautiful fish inside of it. In fact, good lighting is one of the key components to enhancing the aesthetics of your aquarium. However, aquarium lights are not only for aesthetics. In an aquarium, …
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Maintaining proper temperature in an aquarium is very important for the well-being of your fish. An aquarium heater ensures that the water temperature is maintained at a desirable range. Without a heater, some fish will not be able to survive in an aquarium, especially during the winter seasons. Some fish have very specific temperature requirements, …
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Neon Tetra has a light blue back over a silver colored abdomen. It has an iridescent blue stripe that runs horizontally along each side of the fish, starting at the nose and ending at the adipose fin. They also have a red iridescent stripe that begins in the middle of their body and extends to the base of the caudal fin. The neon tetra is partially transparent, the fins too. Female Neon Tetras are usually bigger, can be identified by their rounder bellies, and a bent iridescent stripe rather than the male’s straight one. At night time, as the Neon Tetra rests, the red and blue stripes become gray and black. The color becomes vibrant again once the Neon Tetra becomes active in the morning.
Scientific Name Pomacanthus paru Common Name(s) French Angelfish, Black Angelfish Origin Caribbean Temperature Range 72-78°F Water Parameters dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Adult Size 24in Diet Omnivorous, Sponges French Angelfish Facts: 1. Juveniles run “cleaning stations” at sea fans, cleaning other fish with their pelvic fins. They attract potential fish by fluttering their striking …
Emperor Angelfish appear differently as juveniles than they do as fully mature fish. The juvenile Emperor Angelfish have more curved, horizontal bands of white, black, and blue, whereas mature Emperor Angelfish have yellow and blue horizontal stripes on their bodies. They are popular fish for home aquariums for their beauty, and coloration as no other fish has yellow and blue stripes.
Common Name(s) Clown Knife Fish, Spotted knifefish, Clown Featherback Scientific Name Chitala ornata Origin South Asia, Thailand Temperature Range 75-82°F pH Range 6.0-8.0 Adult Size 10 to 40 inches (25- 50 cm) maximum 100cm Diet Piscivores Clown Knife Fish are a genuinely unique fish species that can immediately be the focal point of any aquarium …
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Aquarium driftwood is a decorative material, suitable for many aquarium setups. In addition to live plants and rocks, they are great additions to a natural aquascape. A carefully selected piece of driftwood can enhance the look of the tank dramatically. However, it is not just for aesthetics. Fish can benefit from driftwood in many ways …
If you own a freshwater aquarium, you may be surprised that aquarium salt can be beneficial to your aquarium. In fact, it is imperative you understand the importance of aquarium salt and when to use it in your freshwater aquarium. This is something that all fish owners should understand. Aquarium salts can offer a wide …
How much and how often should you feed your fish? The amount of food that you feed is very important because it can directly impact the fish’s health. The right amount of food to feed can be difficult to determine because the dietary needs of fish will differ for each species and the stage of …
Although many people are not familiar with nematodes’ existence, they are more common than one may think. They are very successful roundworms that are found all over the Earth. Due to their small size, one may not take the time to notice them. However, they are worthy of our attention for a couple reasons. First, …
