When acclimating a new coral make sure you keep it in a separate container from fish and invertebrates that you acclimate at the same time. This slow acclimation method will slowly raise the pH; drip acclimation alters the bucket water to match the aquarium water parameters. Remember to always acclimate in a shaded or dark … Read more
Soft corals are either non-photosynthetic and must acquire all their food from surrounding saltwater or photosynthetic which obtain their food in many ways. One way is through symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living in the tissue of coral polyps. Through photosynthesis, zooxanthellae creates nutrients for itself and its host coral. Soft corals also obtain food by actively … Read more
Fan Worms Feather Dusters look like a cluster of feathers sticking out of a tube. A worm creates this soft, flexible tube around its body for protection. The feathery part that sticks out of the tube is called the crown or fan, and at its base is the worm’s mouth. When a Feather Duster is … Read more
After good water quality, feeding is probably the next most important aspect in keeping clownfish healthy. There is an overwhelming number of different fish foods available including frozen, dry, freeze-dried, and live foods. Clownfish are omnivores, they can eat a variety of foods. It is best to feed frozen food as a staple and use … Read more
Glass aquariums were once made with stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic frames, but these have largely disappeared from the market and you will not find them in pet shops. If you should be given such an old-fashioned framed glass tank, seek advice on how to clean it thoroughly and seal all the joints with silicone. … Read more
SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH Betta splendens Distribution: Southeast Asia, centered on Thailand but the precise natural distribution of these fish is unclear, because they have been introduced to many separate localities in the region. The discovery of closely related species in Thailand supports the view that the original natural distribution of these fish was relatively small, … Read more
When adult, the various red-eyed tree frogs are insectivores. In captivity, all can be acclimated to feed on commercially available insects such as mealworms, crickets, wax worms, and flies. If for any reason such as during shipping your red-eyed tree frog has been deprived of food or water for a lengthy period, it may need … Read more
This family comprises all but a few species of the arboreal tree frogs of Africa, Madagascar, and the Seychelles Islands. In terms of species numbers, it is the largest family in East Africa, with over 70 known members; there will be many more if the Common Reed Frog (Hyperolius viridiflavis) ‘complex’ is split. Tree Frogs … Read more
The axolotl is a fascinating-looking fish and can make a great little housemate in your aquarium. They are absolutely striking and swim around the tank with a little grin on their appearances. We may accept axolotls are fish, be that as it may, they are really creatures of land and water. Creatures of land and … Read more
pH, GH, and KH. What’s the big deal with them? What do they mean? Should you even care? Not to worry, keep reading, as I simplify everything in this beginner-friendly cheat sheet. When I first started keeping fish and plants, I didn’t really worry about these aquarium water chemistry terms, because everything I was keeping … Read more