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Beneficial bacteria prevent the build up of highly toxic ammonia which comes from the waste excreted by fish by furthering decomposition of the waste. Seeding a new fish tank with beneficial bacteria is therefore necessary to keep your pet fish healthy. Aquatic plants are instrumental in this process as they also consume or derive nutrition …
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Practicing catch and release is one way to help conserve the various species of fish and still be able to enjoy fishing. Unless you actually intend to cook and eat that trout you caught, there’s no point in keeping it. The reason for releasing the trout (or any fish for that matter) is to help …
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The Jack Dempsey Fish got its name from former boxing champion Jack Dempsey. Jack Dempsey Fish are sturdy and full of energy. They are among the types of Cichlids that aquarium hobbyists prefer, because they can adapt pretty well to their given environment. However, there are a number of factors that have to be considered …
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The Betta fish or Siamese fighting fish is indigenous to Thailand. This variety of fish can live in environments with relatively poor oxygen and thus can be an ideal aquarium pet. While there are over 50 other types of bettas, betta fish is the most popular among aquarium enthusiasts especially in the United States. Breeding …
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This kind of fish is also known as Zebra Cichlids to aquarium enthusiasts. Convict Cichlids have eight to nine black vertical bars on their blue-grey bodies hence the name “convict.” Breeding Convict Cichlids is not as hard as taking care of other species of tropical fish. This is because the adult Convict Cichlids are quite …
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The ocean is the biggest body of water in the world. Animals as well as people benefit from it. As a lot of creatures live in the sea, some are harmful to humans while some are not. A jellyfish for instance is treated as a harmful animal for people because of its stinging capacity that …
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When looking into the proper required care for platy fish, you must be aware of all common housing and husbandry of the aquatic species. We will inform you of the proper care requirements of the platy fish and also teach you how to keep up on all conditioning levels of the water in your aquarium …
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Jellyfish are some of the most unusual and interesting creatures that you can keep in a home aquarium. Jellyfish are gelatinous, with no spine, no eyes, no stomach, and no brain. This is in contrast to the many varieties of fish you can keep in an aquarium. Keeping jellyfish in a home aquarium requires special …
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Saltwater aquariums can require more maintenance than freshwater tanks, but they are also beautiful aquariums and a great opportunity to have exotic and colorful fish in your home. When setting up your saltwater aquarium, be sure to purchase quality supplies and the right size of aquarium for the fish you want. This will make maintenance …
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A backyard fish tank can be a beautiful choice for your yard. Besides its aesthetic value, backyard fish tanks are often installed for practical uses. Today, many families are considering fish farming as a sustainable food source on their own property. Making a backyard fish tank is an investment, but many families find maintaining a …
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