Recent Pets Blog | Fish/Aquarium Pets PostsRaising Your Own Fish Foodby Aimee Amodio01 Nov 2007 03:30 PMYou don't have to run to the pet store if you want to feed your fish live food -- you can raise your own at home! Some fish are predators that mainly eat other fish. So what can you feed them? Goldfish are a traditional feeder fish, but they are bony and have tough scales. Common Saltwater Fish Diseasesby Aimee Amodio29 Oct 2007 06:26 PMSaltwater fish are susceptible to some of the same disease you see in tropical aquariums. As always, determining the cause of the illness is the most important thing! Many diseases are caused by stress in the fish, whether from transport, water quality, or trouble acclimating to the tank. More Tropical Aquarium Tipsby Aimee Amodio26 Oct 2007 02:09 PMKeeping an aquarium can be a rewarding hobby -- but it isn't easy! These tips can help your fish stay happy and healthy in your tank. Caring for your fish starts BEFORE they enter the tank. You need to acclimate your fish before they enter your aquarium. Tropical Aquarium Tipsby Aimee Amodio25 Oct 2007 02:05 PMHere are some tips to help keep your aquarium running smoothly from start to finish. Starting an aquarium hobby isn't easy -- and it doesn't happen quickly. You'll need to take a few weeks to prepare the tank and water before you add any fish. Tips For Choosing Fishby Aimee Amodio24 Oct 2007 02:05 PMOver the past few weeks, I've taken a look at some easy "beginner" fish if you're new to the aquarium hobby. Some popular starter fish include zebra danios, platy, gold and cherry barbs, and tetra. Fish Feeding Tipsby Aimee Amodio21 Oct 2007 12:35 PMYour fish need a varied diet in order to be healthy and happy. Many flake foods are formulated to provide all the vitamins and nutrients your fish need, but variety will keep your fish happy! Fish are cold blooded. Different Types of Fish Foodby Aimee Amodio20 Oct 2007 10:31 AMWe've looked at the basics -- flake fish food, frozen fish food, live fish food, and freeze dried fish food. But there are a lot of different types of fish food that fall under those main headings. Algae wafers were developed specifically for bottom feeders like cory cats and silver dollars. Fish Food Basicsby Aimee Amodio19 Oct 2007 07:27 AMFlake fish food is easy to use. The flakes will float on the surface while the fish eat; for bottom dwelling fish, you'll want offer food that sinks like algae wafers or pellets. Cloudy Aquarium Waterby Aimee Amodio16 Oct 2007 10:22 AMIf the water in your aquarium doesn't look quite right, you may have something wrong! Your tank water isn't supposed to be cloudy, white, green, or yellow. White or gray cloudy aquarium water could be caused by dust from gravel or sand. More Common Freshwater Fish Diseasesby Aimee Amodio15 Oct 2007 10:19 AMHere are some more diseases you may see in your tropical aquarium. Fin rot -- symptoms include rotting fins, loss of appetite, and fish lying on the bottom of the tank. Fin rot is caused by a bacterial infection. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "I was wondering when this was going to happen." |
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