tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21329094458032555552024-03-13T22:47:21.367-07:00Fish CareInformative Blogging on Fish Carejudesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496132760585515007noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132909445803255555.post-13924622378621506502010-12-17T16:04:00.000-08:002010-12-17T16:05:26.140-08:00Fish Tank Filters- Do you have the right one? by Peter K,<p>Taking care of fish as pets can be a full-time job for people at home. While some have all of the knowledge required to take care of them, there are many others who actually do not and end up with fish dying on a regular basis. Well, one of the main things you need to learn about when it comes to caring your fish is fish tank filters, their purpose and their uses. Once you learn about them, you stand a good chance of having a lower mortality rate for your fish.</p><p>Basically, fish tank filters have two main purposes when used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums:</p><p>* They remove physical and soluble chemical waste products from the tank or aquarium, thereby making maintenance a simpler process</p><p>* They are used to support the life of fish and other living species in the tank, which is usually a small area with closed volumes of water when compared to the natural environment of the most fish</p><p>As you can see, the purpose and use are very valid and having aquarium filters would definitely help to make the care process easier for you.</p><p>Now, let us consider <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fishtankaquariumsbowls.com/fishTankFilters.htm">fish tank filters</a> from the biological, chemical and mechanical standpoints to see just how beneficial they are to your pet fish.</p><p>From the biological standpoint, a tank filter is actually a breeding ground for two main types of bacteria. Hearing bacteria might allow you to think that it's something bad, but it's actually not. The type of bacteria that are cultured by filters specifically work on chemicals that are produced from fish waste. The first bacterium actually breaks down the poisonous ammonia that fish culture and turns them into nitrites. With the second type of bacterium, the nitrites are broken down into nitrates which are even less harmful.</p><p>From the chemical standpoint, some tank filters allow you to add active carbon in the form of sheets, crystal or balls. The purpose of this chemical product is to remove medication and traces of metal from the water. And from the mechanical standpoint, filters are also widely used to expel larger particles of debris from the water. All three aspects of tanks filters make it obvious that the main purpose of a filter is to protect the life of your fish and other species in the tank. </p><h3 class="about_author">About the Author</h3> <p>There are a variety of fish tank filters to choose from. And selecting the right one for your fish tank aquarium will have immediate and beneficial results. Visit our website on <a target="_new" href="http://www.fishtankaquariumsbowls.com/fishTankSupplies.htm">Fish Tank Supplies</a>.</p>judesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496132760585515007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132909445803255555.post-29252020905022931792010-12-17T16:03:00.001-08:002010-12-17T16:04:45.647-08:00Arowana Care: Effective Tips for your Arowana Tank by Robert Khaw<p>If you want to know how to properly care for your arowana, then you have to consider its tank. Tanks or aquariums for arowana play a very vital role in the life of your fish. It is important that you choose one which fits the requirements of your fish so you will be able to care for it very effectively. The tanks are essential to sustain the life of your fish and to make sure that proper arowana care has been established.</p><p>Finding the right aquarium or tank for your arowana is dependent on some factors. The first factor is the size of the tank. If you want to have a guarantee that effective arowana care is established for your fish, you have to choose a tank or aquarium which is suitable for the different sizes of arowana.<br /></p><p>The recommended size for arowana tanks is that which can contain water for up to 200 gallons or 750 liters. However, this can be reduced if your fish is small. The cover of your tank is also very important. Since arowanas are able to jump for as high as 6 feet, the cover of your tank must be strong enough to prevent the fish from jumping out. This will also add to the security of your arowana fish. </p><p><br />The water temperature of the tank should also be considered in your choice. The temperature must give enough comfort for your arowana fish. Since arowanas are considered to be tropical by nature, it is also important that you give them a habitat that gives them complete tropical comfort. This can be done by checking the water temperature of your tank and make sure that it is always between the range of 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.</p><p> If you want to establish the most accurate arowana care for your fish, the tank or aquarium should be included among your primary considerations. This will allow your fish to live and stay with you longer than expected.<br /> </p><h3 class="about_author">About the Author</h3> <p>The Arowana fish is easy to keep, but hard to master when it comes to bringing out its best colors. Expose your Arowana's true colors using the simplest, laziest but most effective <a target="_new" href="http://www.arowanasecrets.com/">Arowana care</a> techniques.<br /></p><p>If you are starting out on rearing an Arowana, don't forget to grab the "5 Steps to Setting Up Your Arowana Tank - Keeping It Simple, Clean and Quick" *FREE* report at <a target="_new" href="http://www.arowanasecrets.com/">http://www.arowanasecrets.com</a></p>judesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496132760585515007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132909445803255555.post-12232078986990067042010-12-17T16:03:00.000-08:002010-12-17T16:04:20.904-08:00Arowana Care and the Benefits Owning this Fish can Offer to you by Robert Khaw<p>Effective arowana care techniques are some of the things that you should learn before keeping an arowana aquarium or tank in your home.<br /></p><p>If you learn more about the proper caring techniques, you will sure to love your new pet. Arowanas are great to own, not just for decorative purposes but for health purposes as well. True, arowanas offer medical benefits to its owners. Just the act of watching your arowana swim on his tank can give you such a soothing effect which is able to relax your heart and mind.<br /></p><p>Because of arowanas known soothing effect to people, most dental clinics keep an arowana aquarium around to ensure that their patients are completely relaxed during their visit. It is even proven that patients require lesser painkillers when arowanas are around.</p><p>However, never think that owning an arowana is easy. In fact, it is a challenging one considering the expensiveness of its upkeep. Even the arowana itself is proven to be highly expensive. Still, many decide to buy it and keep those arowanas in their home or any other place that they stay because of the benefits that these fish offer.<br /></p><p>Many arowana owners have even rave about the fact that the benefits of owning arowana fish extremely exceeds the cost involved in buying it. They say that the tranquility and peace of mind arowanas make them feel are extremely priceless. Because of this, they are prepared to pay for the price just to have the fish in their place.<br /></p><p>If you decide to own arowanas, then you have to know that keeping it requires a lot of diligence and patience on your part especially in mastering effective arowana care techniques. You cannot expect the fish to give you the benefits that you expect them to give if you are unaware of those techniques that will surely bring out the best in them. You have to make your research so you will be able to obtain the benefits that you expect from your arowanas. </p><p> </p><h3 class="about_author">About the Author</h3> <p>The Arowana fish is easy to keep, but hard to master when it comes to bringing out its best colors. Expose your Arowana's true colors using the simplest, laziest but most effective <a target="_new" href="http://www.arowanasecrets.com/">Arowana care</a> techniques.<br /></p><p>If you are starting out on rearing an Arowana, don't forget to grab the "5 Steps to Setting Up Your Arowana Tank - Keeping It Simple, Clean and Quick" *FREE* report at <a target="_new" href="http://www.arowanasecrets.com/">http://www.arowanasecrets.com</a></p>judesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496132760585515007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132909445803255555.post-5231568529514978612010-12-17T16:01:00.000-08:002010-12-17T16:03:33.689-08:00How to Care for a Fish in a Bowl by Olivia Warner<p>Caring for a Pet Fish</p><p>A gold fish can be a great pet for those who want a low maintenance responsibility. But just as any other animal, they need certain things to stay healthy and happy. To preserve the beauty and longevity of your fish, there are some steps that you must follow.<br /><br />There are several differences between store fish and those found in saltwater or tropical areas. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the store bought fish. These are the least expensive and easiest to maintain. </p><p>Once you have picked out your bowl, you need a water conditioner to remove harsh chemicals such as chlorine and a fish net to assist in cleaning the bowl which should be done every week. Gravel and plastic plants are optional for decoration. </p><p>The bowl and decorations should be cleaned with warm water and non-iodized salt. Using soaps and chemicals while cleaning are a sure way to make your fish's living environment potentially toxic, so leave these out. When adding the water and conditioner, the water should be room temperature. Follow the product guidelines for the amount of conditioner to use. It is wise to let the fish bowl sit for at least an hour to let the water and conditioner settle. </p><p>Now it's time to introduce your fish to its new home. Carefully place the bag containing the fish into the bowl. Let this sit for about 15 minutes. Then add some of the water from the bowl into the fish bag and wait for another 15 minutes. Then release the bag in the water so the fish can swim freely into the bowl. </p><p>Feed your pet small amounts of food twice a day. Feeding them too much food will cloud their bowl which equals more cleaning for you. You should change the water once a week at the least. When cleaning the fish bowl, use the fish net to capture it and place it in a bucket with room temperature water and conditioner. Once you have cleaned the bowl in the same method as mentioned above, you can return the fish and go on with your day. </p><p>Caring for a fish can be simple and easy. Just make sure you follow these steps for a happy, healthy fish. </p><p>------------------------------------------------</p><p>Olivia from <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.howtopaymyvet.com/">H2PMV</a></p><p> </p><h3 class="about_author">About the Author</h3> <p>Olivia from <a target="_new" href="http://www.howtopaymyvet.com/">H2PMV</a></p>judesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496132760585515007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132909445803255555.post-72607359123283490092009-12-27T12:59:00.001-08:002009-12-27T12:59:26.067-08:00Review of a Premium Quality Aquarium Filter<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Trevor J Rockberry</div><br /><div class='uawarticle'>If you are someone who has an interest in having aquariums at home, you should consider the Fluval 405 aquarium filters. They operate in tanks which hold up to 100 gallons, or 400 liters. They are able to filter absolutely anything that necessitates filtering. Cleaning and keeping the filter in working order is simple and makes the Fluval an attractive option for people who have aquariums at home. The revolutionary design in the filter allows more water to flow and greater power in filtrating as it utilizes all space in the canister during the filtering process.<br /> <br /> Superb Features<br /> <br /> Amazing qualities, such as instant priming and Aqua stop features that enable you to stop the water flow without disconnecting the hoses, provide the users a quick and trouble free maintenance for their filter. There is no need for manual siphoning due to its self-priming function which prevents leaks and other messes when your 405 is being cleaned and maintained. As the chemical and biological media are kept in different compartments, you can easily replace one without having to take out both at the same time, only if needed.<br /> <br /> Professionally Approved<br /> <br /> This aquarium filtration system is UL approved and has a 3 year guarantee, operates off of 120 volt household current at 60 Hz, using 22 watts while filtering 225 gallons per hour. The lift-lock clamps keep the cover securely in place for safe and consistent operation and when you are ready to clean the filter, the tightly fitted lid is easy to open and lift off. The updated intake strainer, pre-packed media and the pre-assembled parts make the filtration system easy to take out of the box and start using in a matter of seconds.<br /> <br /> Value and Convenience<br /> <br /> Filter size being 8.75" - 6" - 16.75" so that it is small enough fit into many spaces very easily, but its main purpose is to use the entire canister space, so that optimal filtration and better efficiency than other tanks can be brought about with increased water flow. With the smooth and quiet operation this canister aquarium filter makes your home aquarium a relaxing distraction instead of a noisy one. These tank filters are usually valued at a few hundred dollars as it also comes with four media baskets which include carbon bags, bio-media and suction cups. You can also get 2 foam blocks, the intake and outlet tubing, as well as a paper manual for the instructions and an instructional DVD. The 405 is the middle line of others of that in the Fluval filtration series. They have made some small inexpensive models and larger and more expensive models, such as the Fluval FX-5.<br /> <br /> Conclusion<br /> <br /> Fluval 405 filters are very useful for aquarium owners because it solves all their problems to owning an aquarium. Many complain that cleaning their filtration systems can be very hectic and it is very hard to find canister filters with enough power. The 405 solves these problems by optimizing an increased water flow for better cleaning and filtering and this is one of its main features that separate it from the rest. They are extremely affordable, easy to operate and maintain, as well as providing an easy cleaning process. They are the better choice and should always be kept in mind when purchasing a canister aquarium filter for your home aquarium. - 32374</div><div class='uawresource'><div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class='uawlinks'>Trevor J Rockberry has had a keen interest in aquariums and aquarium accessories for many years. 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