Recent Pets Blog | Fish/Aquarium Pets PostsGoldfish Bloatby Aimee Amodio30 Sep 2009 04:40 PMBloat can be a serious health issue for aquarium fish -- especially goldfish. How do you know if your goldfish has bloat? The following symptoms are common at various stages of bloat: Bloating or swelling of the body. Passing clear, bubbly strings of feces (in early bloat). Dealing with Aquarium Surface Scumby Aimee Amodio28 Sep 2009 10:33 AMKeeping aquarium pets is a lot more work than some people expect. Aquarium Maintenanceby Aimee Amodio08 Jul 2009 06:06 PMVery few pets are of the "set it and forget it" variety. They need constant care to stay happy and healthy! Keeping an aquarium clean and safe for your fish can take quite a bit of work... but it's worth it! Daily checks should include: Observing the fish. Eight More Hardy Fish for Your Saltwater Aquariumby Aimee Amodio30 Apr 2009 04:12 PMAlthough there are hundreds of fish available for saltwater aquarium keepers, some are easier to keep than others. If you are just starting out in the saltwater aquarium hobby, you might want to consider some hardy breeds that have a better chance of surviving tank mistakes. Four Hardy Fish for Saltwater Aquariumsby Aimee Amodio28 Apr 2009 04:08 PMKeeping a saltwater aquarium is in many ways similar -- and in many ways different -- from keeping a tropical aquarium. One main difference is the fish available for aquarium keepers. Easy Aquarium Plants for Beginnersby Aimee Amodio26 Apr 2009 04:02 PMReady to add live plants to your aquarium? Here are a few plants that are hardy and easy to grow -- perfect for beginners! Hornwort -- a stem plant with spiraling forked leaves. Live Plants for Your Aquariumby Aimee Amodio24 Apr 2009 04:02 PMLive plants look great in the tank and give your fish places to hide and explore. There are different types of plant you can include: stem plants, rooted plants, floating plants, and specialty plants. How to Do a Partial Water Changeby Aimee Amodio17 Apr 2009 06:53 PMAquarium cleaning can be a messy chore -- despite all the water involved! A partial water change is a good way to clear the water in your tank without destroying all the good bacteria that keep your fish healthy and happy. Paludariums: Overviewby Aimee Amodio05 Apr 2009 09:11 AMIf you've ever been to an aquarium, you've probably already seen a paludarium -- though you may not be familiar with the name. The word comes from Latin: paludal (relating to marshes) and arium (a place). A paludarium is a tank set up like a marsh -- with land and water portions. What Does Your Gravel Say About You?by Aimee Amodio03 Apr 2009 08:56 AMMost fish tanks have something on the bottom -- often gravel in freshwater tanks, but sometimes sand or other materials. What substrate is best for your tank? Colored gravel is popular among casual fish keepers, but not often seen in a serious hobbyist's tank. Recent Blog Comments dallasfire says... "We have been helping a friend who started out feeding one stray, feral cat and ended up with over 10 visiting her daily." Aimee Amodio says... "You might want to start with the three suggestions above: 1) Make sure it isn't a physical problem, like a bladder infection. 2) Make sure your dogs are getting plenty of quality time with the humans. 3) Try a pheromone spray -- they can be comforting and calming." |
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