Showing posts with label tropical fish care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tropical fish care. Show all posts

Tropical Fish Tank Black Mold

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Suckerfish
Finding tropical fish tank black mold can be a troubling experience indeed. However, what many mistake for a mold is in truth a thick, short algae named black brush. This is a very difficult algae to get rid of, but it is completely possible to do so with persistence, patience, and a bit of help. Here are a few tips on how to fight tropical fish tank black mold.

Tropical Fish Tank Cloudy Water Dying

Are you concerned about tropical fish tank cloudy water dying? This is a common problem among many new tanks.

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Depending on the color of the cloudy water, you can determine the kind of problem. This problem can be caused by a broad variety of different things. While dealing with sick fish and cloudy water isn't pleasant, there are a few steps you can take to try and remedy it.

Tropical Fish Diseases

Male and female guppies (Poecilia reticulata)Image via Wikipedia
Male and female guppies

Unfortunately, even the most well maintained fish tank once in a while suffers an epidemic. Tropical fish diseases can be caused by everything from stress to decomposing substances contaminating the water. Here are a few tips to prevent and treat diverse diseases.

A good way to prevent a number of tropical fish diseases is to clean and monitor your fish tank regularly. Get rid of any dead fish or decomposing plant matter as soon as you find it.

Tropical Fish Food

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The type of tropical fish food you provide can mean the difference between a healthy, growing fish tank and a Suffering one. Fish, although they are not complex animals, will not always eat what is given to them, and sometimes they may even eat the wrong things entirely! Here are a few tips regarding what to feed your tropical fish.

Tropical Fish Care

Whether you've been caring for tropical fish for years or you're just starting out with your first fish tank, it's well Known that tropical fish care is a significant part of maintaining any aquarium.

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Live Tropical Fish - Tips To Help Keep You Fish Healthy And Happy

Why search further when you have found the perfect resource for all your answers. Continue reading in order to learn more about this topic. Are you starting a new fish tank ?
Many tropical fish are coral reef fishImage via Wikipedia
coral reef fish

Purchasing live tropical fish for your fish tank can be rather an adventure. Ho
wever, it's important to be careful, as buying the wrong fish can completely disrupt the delicate world you've created.

tropical fish collecting

4 monthes grass guppiesImage via Wikipedia
grass guppies
Tropical fish collecting is a hobby enjoyed by fish owners country wide. If you have a simple freshwater fish tank or a sprawling seawater fish tank, taking care of your own aquarium is a rewarding and gratifying pursuit. Not only do you get to enjoy the company of a diversity of different fish, but you get to care for your own little window into the natural world. I'll tell you a few tips on tropical fish collecting to help you get started.


The first step to start your own fish tank is to find the right supplies. These include gravel or sand for the base and a diversity of plants, pieces of driftwood or stones. Also necessary is a fine heater, a thermometer, a filter and a quality test kit for examining levels of elements such as ammonia, calcium, nitrate and more. This concept applies to both freshwater and saltwater tanks.

Tropical Fish Guide

Are you new to tropical fish? If you're starting your own fish tank or you just want to learn more about these astonishing creatures, a tropical fish guide is a great way to learn more. Here are a few ideas on what to look for in a good tropical fish guide.

A flowerhorn (cichlid hybrid) from The 6th Image via Wikipedia
A flowerhorn (cichlid hybrid)

Tropical Fish Online

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Blue Ringed Octopus
Is it wise to buy your tropical fish online? There are many advantages and disadvantages to buying fish this way. Here are a few cons and pros to purchasing tropical fish online.

It's widely agreed that purchasing tropical fish online is a perfect way to find access to rarer fish that you might not find in most pet stores. Including both species that are harvested from the wild and tank bred animals. 

Wholesale Tropical Fish

Purchasing wholesale tropical fish isn't always easy. Regardless of whether your tank is freshwater or salt water, buying from the wrong shop can result in complete tank chaos. Here are a few tips on what to look for in wholesale tropical fish sellers.