Posted in Aquarium Equipment on 12. Mar, 2010
An aquarium pump is an excellent way to both oxygenate the water in your fish tank and provide a moderate amount of water circulation. Air pumps are a great addition to almost any type of filtration unit and you will notice more swimming and other activity with your fish after adding this beneficial oxygen supply [...]
Posted in Fish Health, Pet Fish Supplies on 02. Mar, 2010
Tests tap water and freshwater aquariums for general hardness (GH) and carbonate hardness (KH). Helps detect stress on fish caused by rapid pH shifts, which result from low KH levels and helps aquarists duplicate the natural habitat of their fish. KH & GH Test Instructions: What is Carbonate Hardness (KH)? Carbonate hardness (also known as [...]
Posted in Aquarium Equipment, Pet Fish Supplies on 27. Feb, 2010
The new shape of silence. An aquarium pump that works well and works quietly is key to getting some more enjoyment out of your fish tanks! The Whisper 10 fish tank pump was designed, like most air pumps in the Whisper line, to be efficient and to work with little disturbance in the room. The [...]
Posted in Saltwater Aquariums on 15. Feb, 2010
This book is your recipe for saltwater aquarium success. The key is choosing fish, invertebrates, seaweeds, and corals that coexist in harmony. This guide covers the basics of setup, maintenance, and design. It includes more than forty specific recipes for saltwater aquariums, a 16-page color catalog of fish, invertebrate, and coral varieties, and information on [...]
Posted in Common Aquarium Questions, Freshwater Aquariums on 12. Feb, 2010
If you have ever bought a fish tank without really knowing what you were doing, then you know it can be a bit frustrating – especially if fish and plants die off unexpectedly. Many people don’t realize that spending a tiny bit of money on a book like “Something’s fishy: your guide to owning an [...]
Posted in Aquarium Maintenance, Pet Fish Supplies on 10. Feb, 2010
If you have a fish tank – big or small – you should seriously consider keeping this Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Stress Coat and Aquarium Water Conditioner in your fish cabinet! To keep a fish tank healthy requires regular (often weekly) water changes in the range of 10 to 20% of the water changed each time. Most [...]
Posted in Pet Fish Supplies on 09. Feb, 2010
Aquarium Systems Maxi-Jet PH pump and power head is ideal for powering undergravel filters or creating internal water movement from its fully rotational output. The Maxi-Jet®PH incorporates a venturi aeration device to provide optimal aeration and gas exchange in the aquarium. A silencer keeps the venturi aeration device operating quietly. An adjustable air filter permits [...]
Posted in Aquarium Equipment on 25. Jan, 2010
Most aquarium fish kept in the hobby today are tropical fish. In order to thrive, tropical fish need temperatures close to those in their natural habitat. They are originally from areas in nature that have tropical weather with water temperatures anywhere from 75 to 85F. Just because these fish are now kept in aquariums does [...]
