Busy hobbyists will surely like this option, however having a self-sustaining fish tank is a great challenge. That being said, a closed ecosystem can't be entirely autonomous because it can't create a natural food chain itself. Therefore maybe for the purpose of this article, it's better to call it low maintenance aquarium or a self cleaning aquarium. Read our article to learn everything you need to know about setting up self cleaning aquariums and why they are so much fun to observe.
Aquatic flowering plants are definitely great ornament to planted tank. While it may seem unlikely you actually can find wide range of flowering aquatic plants. And as for all underwater plants the key is good maintenance in your fish tank.
This hardy fish species fascinates freshwater fish keepers all over the world. Its snake-like body shape and interesting behaviour make it a very popular aquarium fish. If the idea of adding this fascinating species from West Africa, this article is for you.
Compared to most aquarium fauna, snails are not so well known and are still considered mysterious. Even many people who breed them in their aquariums do not know the exact answers to the questions of what snails eat, what snails walking along the glass eat or how snails reproduce. In fact, freshwater aquarium snails are characterized by a great variety not only in terms of appearance but also in terms of their lifestyle. Obtaining food or breeding in artificial conditions is therefore an individual matter. In this blog, we aim to share our snail care advice.
There is something very special about the biotope aquarium. Bringing together a selection of native plants, natural hardscape and freshwater livestock from one specific location in nature creates something beautiful. In this article, we take a look at a North American biotope setup.
Probably the most famous of all stem plants commonly used in aquascaping is Rotala and out of all the Rotala varieties nothing is easier than Rotala Rotundifolia. Its small pink/peach leaves with compact growth are very attractive to both amateurs and professional aquarists alike. Of course, it does not hurt that it is robust and easy to care for as well. If maintained well, they are the perfect background plants providing height and color to a planted tank.
Aquarium fish are one of the most popular pets. A well-maintained mature aquarium is an effective decoration for the interior. Observing a piece of nature in your home has many benefits. However, most aquarium owners will agree that maintaining optimal water quality in an aquarium is challenging, especially in a new fish tank. What causes cloudy water and what is the best way to deal with it?
Unfortunately, poor water quality makes fish susceptible to disease. It is difficult to identify fish diseases in an aquarium, however behaviour such as fish scratch, excited behaviour and even sudden drastic changes to the appearance of the fish. Therefore it's wise to learn about the possible diseases that may occur in your fish because this may help you to recognize them in future. Today we are going to show you alkalosis- A fish disease caused by ph fluctuations or "inappropriate pH".
Many of you probably red about the Amano shrimp as a great algae eating shrimp and this fact is true. This small freshwater shrimp is very popular in aquarium trade and the reason for this will be described in this article.
Nothing beats Anubias when it comes to beauty and ease of care. It is all about the leaves for this plant. Almost all Anubias are very easy to care for and Anubias Barteri Var. Nana is no exception. This variety though is significantly smaller than Anubias Barteri. Maximum leaf size would just be around 1.5-3 inches depending on light and nutrient conditions in the tank. This plant is a very slow grower, taking 1-2 weeks to grow 1 full leaf but the wait is very much well worth it.
The basis for the proper functioning of the freshwater aquarium is to create a stable ecosystem in it, in which living organisms that make up the biocenosis (animals, aquatic plants and microorganisms) and the elements of the biotope (water, substrate, elements of decor) maintain a dynamic balance. This equilibrium is achieved when the chemical parameters of water, such as hardness, pH, concentration of nitrogen compounds - remain at a constant and appropriate level, animals and plants develop and grow healthy, and algae remain in the amount that does not threaten other living organisms. Symptoms that indicate the lack or disturbance of the biological balance may be: the smell of rot or hydrogen sulphide in the aquarium, unusual behavior, diseases or even fish dying, poor growth or death of plants, excessive amount of algae, or rapid bloom of protozoa.