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How To Care For Guppy Fish

How To Care For Guppy Fish

Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:12

Guppies are one of the most beautiful and undemanding aquarium fish. They are kept by both novice aquarists and experienced breeders, due to the fact that guppies get along well with other inhabitants of aquariums and reproduce easily. Caring for them is very simple

How To Care For Guppies

How To Care For Guppies

Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:12

Guppies are small aquarium fish with interesting bright colors. Many fish breeders have their own guppy aquariums, which have good survival rates. They do not require expensive equipment or complex water systems to maintain them. Caring for guppies will not be difficult

How To Clean Your Aquarium Water

How To Clean Your Aquarium Water

Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:12

An aquarium is a small body of water inhabited by aquatic inhabitants. In order to maintain biological balance in it, various means and methods are used. One method is to purify the water in the aquarium. To purify the water, use special aquarium filters that work with electric pumps or air flow

How To Feed The Astronotus

How To Feed The Astronotus

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Astronotus is one of the largest aquarium fish, reaching 35 cm in length. Since the natural habitat of these fish is the Amazon River basin, small fish form the basis of their food. In general, it is believed that the section "feeding"

Siamese Algae - A Perky Minke In Your Aquarium

Siamese Algae - A Perky Minke In Your Aquarium

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The Siamese algae lives in the waters of the Malay Peninsula and Thailand. From there, this funny fish was brought to Russia back in the 60s of the 20th century. The Siamese algae eater quickly became a favorite of many people. And all because this fish is funny and beautiful, as well as unpretentious in care and able to live in captivity for quite a long time

What Is The House Of The Wasp

What Is The House Of The Wasp

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There are many different types of wasps in nature. All of them belong to the family of Hymenoptera and are mostly social insects with a very high vital organization. Public and solitary wasps Social wasps usually live in families, numbering from several tens to several hundred individuals

Catfish Corridors: How To Care

Catfish Corridors: How To Care

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Peace-loving, unpretentious in care, easily getting along with any non-aggressive species of fish, catfish corridors often become inhabitants of aquariums for novice aquarists and delight their owners for many years (the average life expectancy of this species with proper care is 6-10 years)

How To Feed Catfish

How To Feed Catfish

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Catfish are popular inhabitants of home aquariums. In order for your pets to feel comfortable, you need to create favorable living conditions for them and learn how to properly feed these bottom fish. Before purchasing these or those catfish, experts advise you to familiarize yourself with the literature on this type of fish, since many of the representatives of catfish are predators and can enjoy the smaller fish living in your aquarium with pleasure

How To Choose Dry Food For Aquarium Fish

How To Choose Dry Food For Aquarium Fish

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Novice aquarists often ask themselves: what to feed their pets? In addition to live food (bloodworms, tubifex, live crustaceans, etc.), it is dry food that is especially popular due to the fact that such food is immediately usable and can be stored according to the expiration dates indicated on the package

How To Find Out The Sex Of A Fish

How To Find Out The Sex Of A Fish

Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:12

Aquarium is an interesting hobby, but it is advisable for beginners to acquire the most common and undemanding fish. And if you also want to breed them, then the ability to distinguish between sex is a must. Instructions Step 1 Goldfish (veil tails, telescopes, lion heads, comets, etc

Why Did The Surgeon Fish Get Its Name?

Why Did The Surgeon Fish Get Its Name?

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Fish-surgeon is the name of a whole family of fish - surgeons from the order of perchiformes. There are eighty species of fish in this family, including blue, striped, white-chested, Arab surgeons and others. Where does the name come from Surgeon fish (and sometimes scalpel fish) of these marine life are called for their main characteristic feature - razor-sharp thorns that are located above and below the tail

How To Tell If A Guppy Is Pregnant

How To Tell If A Guppy Is Pregnant

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Guppy is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Pecilia family. It is considered quite unpretentious, and also popular among all aquarium fish. It should be noted that every breeder should have an idea of how to determine if a female guppy is pregnant

How To Lower Ph In An Aquarium

How To Lower Ph In An Aquarium

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We decided to get fish, the water in the aquarium was settled for a week, the soil was boiled, and the plants were planted. The compressor is connected, and everything was done according to the instructions, but … fish, snails, shrimps do not take root

How To Feed Barbs

How To Feed Barbs

Last modified: 2024-01-08 22:01

Among all aquarium fish, barbs are considered the fastest, most beautiful and unpretentious. These fish are not demanding on water, quickly adapt and are able to get along with most other fish. Aquarium lovers can find a wide variety of species and subspecies of barbs, differing from each other in shape, color and behavior

What You Need For Guppy Fish

What You Need For Guppy Fish

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For guppy fish, you need a simple aquarium with water at room temperature, which is located in a lighted place. Each fish should have several liters of water. Guppies need to be fed twice a day. Guppy fish have gained popularity among novice aquarists due to their unpretentiousness

How To Attach An Aquarium Background

How To Attach An Aquarium Background

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Very often, the aquarium is set up so that one side of it is located next to a piece of furniture or a wall, that is, it is partially closed for viewing. In this case, you can close this edge of it with a beautiful backdrop - special photomurals for the aquarium, which will decorate the glass house for your fish

How To Install A Compressor For An Aquarium

How To Install A Compressor For An Aquarium

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Like all living things, fish need oxygen. Therefore, when buying an aquarium, you should not forget about purchasing a compressor. After all, it produces air, which is so necessary for pets and living plants. Instructions Step 1 The compressor is considered to be one of the essential accessories for the aquarium

How To Keep Them And Breed Aquarium Frogs

How To Keep Them And Breed Aquarium Frogs

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Aquarium frogs perform several functions - they are an original decorative decoration and a means for disinfecting water. There are special varieties of frogs designed for keeping and breeding in aquariums, but ordinary river toads can also take root at home

How To Distinguish A Female Zebrafish

How To Distinguish A Female Zebrafish

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The zebrafish rerio are beautiful, unpretentious in their content, they are easy enough to breed. However, it can be difficult for a novice aquarist to determine the sex of fish. Instructions Step 1 Danio rerios do not grow more than 4-6 centimeters, they are very undemanding in maintenance, therefore they are well suited for those who are just learning to take care of the aquarium and its inhabitants

How To Change The Water In A Small Aquarium

How To Change The Water In A Small Aquarium

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Mini aquariums are an attractive interior decoration. But unlike large containers equipped with all the necessary equipment, there are some problems with care. If you adhere to the basic rules, including the replacement of water, you can avoid the flowering of the aquarium and create quite tolerable living conditions for the fish

Minced Discus Meat: Cooking Basics

Minced Discus Meat: Cooking Basics

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Discus are one of the most beautiful aquarium fish. No wonder this species is called "the king of the aquarium". Nutrition is the most important factor that determines the growth, development, reproduction and health of discus. Discus nutrition should be as balanced as possible

How To Choose Fish For An Aquarium

How To Choose Fish For An Aquarium

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When choosing aquarium fish, the first step is to find out how the different species are combined. Did you know, for example, that guppies and barbs are not neighbors? Aggressive and agile barb will simply drive the slow guppies into a corner and rip off their beautiful tails

Barbs: Breeding At Home

Barbs: Breeding At Home

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Barbs are a great choice for beginner hobbyists. Since the fish are unpretentious and rather peaceful, their reproduction at home will not be difficult. The most common species are the Sumatran barbs with a magnificent tiger golden yellowish coloration

How To Grow Guppies

How To Grow Guppies

Last modified: 2024-01-08 22:01

Guppy fish are ideal for the novice aquarist. They are unpretentious, happy to eat a wide variety of food and are not too demanding on the conditions of detention. Male guppies are very beautiful - they are distinguished by bright and long tails, and their bodies are covered with multi-colored spots

How To Breed Gara-rufu Fish

How To Breed Gara-rufu Fish

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Gara-rufu is a unique doctor fish that helps to cope with many cosmetic and even medical problems. However, this creation also requires appropriate care. General information about Gara Rufu Gara-rufu is a species of fish belonging to the carp family

How To Keep Goldfish

How To Keep Goldfish

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Goldfish is a subspecies of silver carp. She got her name because of the color. The main part of the fish's body and fins are golden red in color. There are a large number of varieties of goldfish in the world, they are the favorites of aquarists

How To Find Out The Gender Of The Fish

How To Find Out The Gender Of The Fish

Last modified: 2024-01-08 23:01

It is not always easy for a novice aquarist to navigate such a colorful and incomprehensible world of exotic fish. What to feed, how to properly maintain and what to do if the fish get sick or decide to have offspring? Of course, one of the main questions of concern to novice amateurs is how to distinguish males from females

Popular Aquarium Fish Of The Cichlid Family

Popular Aquarium Fish Of The Cichlid Family

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In nature, cichlids are widespread; they are found in the water bodies of Central Africa, South America, Southeast Asia. This species is used for commercial purposes. But they are also popular and loved by aquarists. After all, cichlids have a bright color and can become a real decoration of a small water kingdom

How To Make An Aquarium Feeder

How To Make An Aquarium Feeder

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Aquarium accessories differ in their variety. Even an experienced aquarist can get confused by all these jars, boxes and tubes, let alone a beginner in this business. If you are just starting to master aquarium hobby and are going to purchase everything you need to keep beautiful tropical fish at home, it will not be superfluous for you to learn how to make your own fish feeder

How To Clean Your Aquarium From Green Algae On Glass

How To Clean Your Aquarium From Green Algae On Glass

Last modified: 2024-01-08 22:01

If the glass and stones in your aquarium are overgrown with green algae, then its appearance leaves much to be desired. Such a green jungle cannot be called attractive, and something needs to be done about it. I will discuss three simple ways to combat this phenomenon

How To Change The Water In Fish

How To Change The Water In Fish

Last modified: 2024-01-08 22:01

An inept attempt to clean the aquarium can result in the death of all fish and plants in it. Many aspiring hobbyists mistakenly believe that frequent water changes help maintain a healthy biological balance for fish. But the water evaporates, and dirt and mucus can appear in the aquarium … It is necessary - settled tap water Instructions Step 1 To maintain a stable "

How To Find Out The Composition Of The Water In An Aquarium

How To Find Out The Composition Of The Water In An Aquarium

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The inhabitants of the aquarium will feel good only if the composition of the water matches the parameters they need. You can define it in different ways, the desired option is selected based on a specific situation. It is necessary - tests to determine the composition of water Instructions Step 1 Fish and plants thrive in a properly equipped aquarium

Aquarium Bottom Filter: Pros And Cons

Aquarium Bottom Filter: Pros And Cons

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The bottom filter for an aquarium is also called "false bottom". It provides not only mechanical water purification, but also natural: through the soil. However, this equipment has its advantages and disadvantages. How does the bottom filter work?

Beautiful Inhabitants Of The Aquarium

Beautiful Inhabitants Of The Aquarium

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Aquarium fish are perfect for lovers of silence and cleanliness, people who do not have a lot of free time, nevertheless, there is a great desire to have a pet. You can get one fish and place it in a beautiful round aquarium. And you can buy several fish of different breeds and they will frolic in a multicolored flock and delight you

How To Care For Fish In An Aquarium

How To Care For Fish In An Aquarium

Last modified: 2024-01-08 23:01

The need for careful and systematic care of the aquarium and the fish living in it is obvious: feeding the animals, periodically changing the water, cleaning the aquarium, inspecting it and checking the operation of the equipment necessary to keep the fish in the water

How To Find The Volume Of An Aquarium

How To Find The Volume Of An Aquarium

Last modified: 2024-01-08 22:01

Each fish species has its own preference for the size of the aquarium. Someone needs a lot of space, but some species can be content with a little water. Therefore, it is important to be able to calculate the volume of the aquarium in order to raise healthy pets

What Types Of Fish Do Neon Fish Take Root With?

What Types Of Fish Do Neon Fish Take Root With?

Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:12

Neon fish are a very popular type of aquarium fish. In their natural habitat, neon fish prefer stagnant water or slow current. These are calm schooling fish, which are quite easy to keep at home. They are beautiful and unpretentious. You just need to know with whom the neon fish get along, otherwise larger fish may start to eat them

How To Drain An Aquarium Water

How To Drain An Aquarium Water

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Under normal conditions, the owner usually changes some of the water in the aquarium. This is required by the conditions of keeping many species of fish. The need for a complete water change is extremely rare - for example, when it is necessary to disinfect or repair the aquarium itself

How To Breed Fish

How To Breed Fish

Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:12

Every aquarist wants the fish in the aquarium to live long and reproduce successfully. To do this, your pets will need not only the attention of the owner, but also special conditions. It is necessary Spawning aquarium Plants Directory of fish species Ceramic pots, tree roots, nylon thread, broadleaf plants - depending on the type of fish Pipette Instructions Step 1 Decide which fish you are going to breed

How Often Should The Water In The Aquarium Be Changed?

How Often Should The Water In The Aquarium Be Changed?

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The aquarium periodically accumulates waste from fish and microorganisms, as well as harmful substances such as phosphates and nitrates. Partial or complete water replacement will help get rid of them. It is necessary - watering can