Brown Diatom Algae Control
March 30, 2010 – 5:48 am | No Comment

What are Brown distom algae? Why do they grow in our aquarium and how to get rid of them. In this post you will find valuable information about this algae and how to control them.

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Saltwater Basis

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Algae Control

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Ghost Shrimp – Palaemonetes sp.
December 18, 2009 – 2:24 pm | No Comment
Ghost Shrimp – Palaemonetes sp.

Known to the scientific community as Palaemonetes paludosus, the ghost shrimp is often sold as food for cichlids and other carnivorous fish. But these fascinating creatures can also be wonderful and very rewarding members of the community tank. In fact many hobbyists love to add a colony of these unique shrimp to their tanks just to watch their antics.

Aquarium Fertilizer Calculator
December 15, 2009 – 6:21 am | No Comment
Aquarium Fertilizer Calculator

Hi, I have been working on this calculator since last April and I think it is now time to release it and give it a try. Enjoy…

Breeding Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus)
December 14, 2009 – 7:06 am | No Comment
Breeding Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus)

A popular freshwater aquarium fish is the Pleco, or common catfish. It is a hardy fish that can tolerate a variety of water conditions and can grow to be two feet long. Plecos …

How to Breed Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalar)
August 30, 2009 – 3:19 pm | 4 Comments
How to Breed Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalar)

The triangle-shaped, striped angelfish (scientific name: Pterophyllum scalar) are popular and attractive freshwater fish that make a nice addition to anyone’s home fish tank. Originating in South American river basins – particularly …

Ranchu goldfish – Carassius auratus
August 11, 2009 – 10:25 am | No Comment

Species name: Carassius auratus
Common names: Ranchu goldfish
Family: Cyprinidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7 inches
Minimum tank size: 50 gallon for an adult specimen