By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Chrystal_Summers]Chrystal Summers
Most occurrences of tropical fish diseases is a result of weakened or injured fishes becoming infected.
Some injuries are part of life in an aquarium and do not require much attention, such as territorial fishes having fights or fishes swimming into sharp/edged features. Other injuries can be more serious and will need you to help prevent wounds from being infected during the fish�s weakened state.
If you notice a fish with a more serious injury, the first thing you need to do is to separate that fish from the aquarium, and place it into a recuperation tank. This will allow the fish to heal from its injuries without becoming stressed, or risking further injury.
It�s also a good idea to add some antibiotics, such as tetracycline and chloromycetin, into the water of the recuperation tank to prevent the fish from contracting any infections. Depending on the type of fish and its needs, a lower pH level, around 6.6 is ideal in most cases, may help to speed up the recovery time.
While you are allowing your fish to recuperate, you should try to identify what caused the injury. If it is a sharp feature you have placed in the aquarium, you should consider removing it. If it is another fish who is responsible for causing the injury, then you should consider separating them into different tanks.
Then again, some minor injuries can just be caused by simple accidents, and you need not worry too much about them. Just allow some time for your fish to recuperate, and it will be back in action in no time.
Chrystal Summers is a tropical fish. Not really, she just loves them. If you want to learn more about how you can take better care of your fishes, so they stay free from tropical fish diseases, visit her blog here: http://tropicalfishdiseases.blogspot.com/
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Breeding Betta Fishes
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun Sogeke
Betta fishes are in reality very sociable fish as long as you don't place two males together. They can be very easily kept with most other fish, and what you truly have to watch out for is the fish that bothers bettas.
Betta fishes are slow moving fish with incredibly long fins, so they can't be placed with any fast moving fish that is being known for it�s fin-nipping, like zebra danios. They get along in a very good manner with most breeds of tetras, and you can let your baby betta fish grow with baby neons.
When you place bettas in a community tank, the most significant thing to keep in mind is that they are fish that initially came from an area with slow moving water. So any kind of big filtration on the tank will shock a betta and make him conceal in a corner away from the current. You have to create a sense of balance in this case with the other fish in the tank that have need of the current and bubbles for the oxygen in the water for them to survive. Alternatively, once a betta fish gets accustomed to the current from a filter, you will every now and then see the betta playing in it for fun. Simply take care that there is an area with slow moving water or still water in the tank for the betta to move to when they are exhausted.
Normally you can�t place a male and female betta fish in the same tank if
* The two fish are not very babyish (more than a few months old generally won't work)
* They are not prepared and ready to reproduce,
* They have not grown up together from a very young age, and
* You do not have sufficient hiding places for the female.
This is a sweeping statement - your mileage may differ on this one!
Generally, even for usual breeders, getting the silly small fish to breed can be either an effortless joy or a royal pain. They're not as good as the humans on blind dates. Many a times one couple will take to each other right away and you'll have eggs spread here and there in the tank, and sometimes they can swim around the tank for weeks and in no way look at each other. Or in certain cases one will be attracted but the other won't. So don't ever get depressed about not being able to breed the fish.
As a universal rule, for a female betta fish, give her sufficient time for her to recuperate and start looking prepared again; Sorry, that won�t help out a lot, but every fish is unusual just keep an eye on your betta fish. If she had a despondent initially, it'll take her a while to recuperate. If the whole thing went well, she can be hot to trot again within a week.
Generally the second mating produce less number of eggs as compared to the first one, but it's never debilitated the female yet. If the female betta fish hasn't been fed, high-protein food regularly, then it takes normally a minimum time of 2-3 weeks after starting that food that she'll be prepared for breeding. After having been bred, if the female fish has been put on that same food again, usually within 2-3 weeks she'll be prepared again. However, it would better on your part to maintain a gap of one month in between.
Look carefully while placing the fish together. If the female is trying to attract the male aggressively and the bubblenest, and hanging her head down in the water, she's prepared. If all she does is swim away worriedly trying to run away, she's not.
Males also have to be conditioned as they use up a lot of exertion in tending the fry, but they're time and again more prepared than females. Though, keep an eye on the fish. From time to time the male is just so eager to be with a female that he's more involved in either fighting or showing off to truly doing anything about it. Or he's been around females so much that being lonely with one just isn't a delight anymore. Make use of your decision.
Normally after a fish is beaten up, it's fine to give them sufficient time to recuperate from whatever wounds they received, but torn fins aren't generally a trouble.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
Betta fishes are in reality very sociable fish as long as you don't place two males together. They can be very easily kept with most other fish, and what you truly have to watch out for is the fish that bothers bettas.
Betta fishes are slow moving fish with incredibly long fins, so they can't be placed with any fast moving fish that is being known for it�s fin-nipping, like zebra danios. They get along in a very good manner with most breeds of tetras, and you can let your baby betta fish grow with baby neons.
When you place bettas in a community tank, the most significant thing to keep in mind is that they are fish that initially came from an area with slow moving water. So any kind of big filtration on the tank will shock a betta and make him conceal in a corner away from the current. You have to create a sense of balance in this case with the other fish in the tank that have need of the current and bubbles for the oxygen in the water for them to survive. Alternatively, once a betta fish gets accustomed to the current from a filter, you will every now and then see the betta playing in it for fun. Simply take care that there is an area with slow moving water or still water in the tank for the betta to move to when they are exhausted.
Normally you can�t place a male and female betta fish in the same tank if
* The two fish are not very babyish (more than a few months old generally won't work)
* They are not prepared and ready to reproduce,
* They have not grown up together from a very young age, and
* You do not have sufficient hiding places for the female.
This is a sweeping statement - your mileage may differ on this one!
Generally, even for usual breeders, getting the silly small fish to breed can be either an effortless joy or a royal pain. They're not as good as the humans on blind dates. Many a times one couple will take to each other right away and you'll have eggs spread here and there in the tank, and sometimes they can swim around the tank for weeks and in no way look at each other. Or in certain cases one will be attracted but the other won't. So don't ever get depressed about not being able to breed the fish.
As a universal rule, for a female betta fish, give her sufficient time for her to recuperate and start looking prepared again; Sorry, that won�t help out a lot, but every fish is unusual just keep an eye on your betta fish. If she had a despondent initially, it'll take her a while to recuperate. If the whole thing went well, she can be hot to trot again within a week.
Generally the second mating produce less number of eggs as compared to the first one, but it's never debilitated the female yet. If the female betta fish hasn't been fed, high-protein food regularly, then it takes normally a minimum time of 2-3 weeks after starting that food that she'll be prepared for breeding. After having been bred, if the female fish has been put on that same food again, usually within 2-3 weeks she'll be prepared again. However, it would better on your part to maintain a gap of one month in between.
Look carefully while placing the fish together. If the female is trying to attract the male aggressively and the bubblenest, and hanging her head down in the water, she's prepared. If all she does is swim away worriedly trying to run away, she's not.
Males also have to be conditioned as they use up a lot of exertion in tending the fry, but they're time and again more prepared than females. Though, keep an eye on the fish. From time to time the male is just so eager to be with a female that he's more involved in either fighting or showing off to truly doing anything about it. Or he's been around females so much that being lonely with one just isn't a delight anymore. Make use of your decision.
Normally after a fish is beaten up, it's fine to give them sufficient time to recuperate from whatever wounds they received, but torn fins aren't generally a trouble.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tropical Fish Diseases - Choosing The Right Fishes
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Chrystal_Summers]Chrystal Summers
Being able to choose the right tropical fishes for your home aquarium is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent tropical fish diseases.
There are so many types of tropical fishes that you can find any that will match your personality and lifestyle. But there are some vital tips you need to be aware of if you want to keep them healthy and happy.
Temperament:
One of the first things you need to know about the tropical fishes at the pet store is their temperament. There are three types of fish:
Social: these fishes will get along well with most other types, they include Danios, Tetras, Guppies, Swordtails, Mollies, and Corydoras
Semi-social: these fishes can be kept with other fishes that are of the same size. They include Barbs, Angelfish, and Gouramis
Aggressive: these fishes should always be kept isolated from other fishes, because as the category suggests they can be quite aggressive. Some examples include male Bettas, Oscars, and Jewelfish
Color/health:
This might sound so common sense you might think it�s not even worth mentioning, but it is an often forgotten tip: when choosing your tropical fishes make sure they have dense and well-defined color. A fish with strong colors and no marks means it is in good health. If your fish is not healthy when you purchase it, it will be more susceptible to tropical fish diseases when you introduce it into your home aquarium.
Different environments:
Just like us, different fishes have different needs when it comes to a good environment to live in. You need to know what types of tanks the fishes like, how much space they need, as well as the water temperature that is required for each fish. Some fishes prefer bigger tanks, while others like smaller spaces, some fishes like a lot of room to swim around in, while others like to have rocks, plants, and other features so they can hide, and then again some like the water to be warmer than others. If you put a fish in an environment that they do not like, they will gradually become more stressed and this will lead to tropical fish diseases.
Don�t overcrowd:
Once you know the type of fishes you want, and have made sure that they will all get along, you want to be careful not to overcrowd the tank. This is often an overlooked reason for fishes contracting tropical fish diseases. You need to number the fishes in the tank on a per gallon basis, again this depends on the preference of the fishes you purchase (picky aren�t they?). Overcrowding will lead to stress and as we all know, too much stress is just not good for the health, in people and fishes.
If you are sure what the preferences are or the temperament of the fishes you want to purchase, always ask for advice at the pet store. If you take these steps when choosing your fishes, you will be ensuring they stay free from tropical fish diseases, and remain happy and healthy.
Chrystal Summers is a tropical fish. Not really, she just loves them. If you want to learn more about how you can take better care of your fishes, so they stay free from tropical fish diseases, visit her blog here: http://tropicalfishdiseases.blogspot.com/
Being able to choose the right tropical fishes for your home aquarium is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent tropical fish diseases.
There are so many types of tropical fishes that you can find any that will match your personality and lifestyle. But there are some vital tips you need to be aware of if you want to keep them healthy and happy.
Temperament:
One of the first things you need to know about the tropical fishes at the pet store is their temperament. There are three types of fish:
Social: these fishes will get along well with most other types, they include Danios, Tetras, Guppies, Swordtails, Mollies, and Corydoras
Semi-social: these fishes can be kept with other fishes that are of the same size. They include Barbs, Angelfish, and Gouramis
Aggressive: these fishes should always be kept isolated from other fishes, because as the category suggests they can be quite aggressive. Some examples include male Bettas, Oscars, and Jewelfish
Color/health:
This might sound so common sense you might think it�s not even worth mentioning, but it is an often forgotten tip: when choosing your tropical fishes make sure they have dense and well-defined color. A fish with strong colors and no marks means it is in good health. If your fish is not healthy when you purchase it, it will be more susceptible to tropical fish diseases when you introduce it into your home aquarium.
Different environments:
Just like us, different fishes have different needs when it comes to a good environment to live in. You need to know what types of tanks the fishes like, how much space they need, as well as the water temperature that is required for each fish. Some fishes prefer bigger tanks, while others like smaller spaces, some fishes like a lot of room to swim around in, while others like to have rocks, plants, and other features so they can hide, and then again some like the water to be warmer than others. If you put a fish in an environment that they do not like, they will gradually become more stressed and this will lead to tropical fish diseases.
Don�t overcrowd:
Once you know the type of fishes you want, and have made sure that they will all get along, you want to be careful not to overcrowd the tank. This is often an overlooked reason for fishes contracting tropical fish diseases. You need to number the fishes in the tank on a per gallon basis, again this depends on the preference of the fishes you purchase (picky aren�t they?). Overcrowding will lead to stress and as we all know, too much stress is just not good for the health, in people and fishes.
If you are sure what the preferences are or the temperament of the fishes you want to purchase, always ask for advice at the pet store. If you take these steps when choosing your fishes, you will be ensuring they stay free from tropical fish diseases, and remain happy and healthy.
Chrystal Summers is a tropical fish. Not really, she just loves them. If you want to learn more about how you can take better care of your fishes, so they stay free from tropical fish diseases, visit her blog here: http://tropicalfishdiseases.blogspot.com/
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Taking Care of your Betta fish
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun Sogeke
Betta fishes live for approximately 2 to 5 years. The Fishes that are sold in pet stores are generally adults, so they have the fine lengthy fins, but that also shows that they are by now a year old. That shows that if your betta fish lives for more than 2-3 years after you purchase it, it's a fine, long-lived fish.
The foods for bettas have a tendency to be more of a meat diet as compared to other fishes. A number of fishes are very particular about what they will or won't consume. It's totally special with every fish, although, and depends a great deal on what they were initially lived with. Most bettas will involuntarily be stuck on and consume all types of live food, brine shrimp, tubiflex worms, black worms, mosquito larvae, daphina, etc. But the majority of the people don't like or aren't capable of keeping the live food around always, so dry foods are developed for the fish. You can get pellets and special flakes for bettas from your nearby pet shop. However be aware that if your fish hasn't eaten them earlier it might take some time for him to develop a taste to them or even to begin eating them. One more kind of dried food is the freeze-dried foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, worms, etc. You can also train your betta fish to eat normal flake food that you feed the rest of your aquarium fishes and exchange that with the live foods.
A betta fish�s home must be like their natural habitat to make your fish a happy fish and live. The rice paddy region is exceptionally hot and humid, with ordinary waters in the 80-85 deg F range, and very moist air. In the U.S., the atmosphere doesn't usually come close to matching that atmosphere, and the fish have been bred for years and years to cope up with various weather conditions, so that they can also stay alive in room temperature water, but they will be much more contented and healthier in warmer water.
A most suitable temperature for a betta fish is 78-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Not much hotter than that, as the outside temperature doesn't match. And they are also fine generally down to 72 degrees. But if the room temperature gets much lower than that, the betta fish will most likely not be able to eat, will get ill or have many other troubles.
If the outside temperature is hotter than 80 degrees, don't be troubled about trying to keep the betta cool. They will be contented in the higher temperatures, but you must keep an eye as hotter temperatures will also make the water stinking faster and sicknesses that had been hole up might unexpectedly have an effect on the fish.
Betta fishes are fish that initially came from very hot regions of Asia. They get raised in still water where rice and other plants grew. To become accustomed to this inactive water with low-oxygen content, they developed a particular organ called a "labyrinth organ" that performs action something like a mammal's lung. In this case the fish goes to the upper surface of the water, takes in a lungful of air, and then the organ lets them to process the oxygen from the air, instead of an ordinary fish that obtains the oxygen from the water through its gills. And only because of this unusual capability of bettas, they can be placed in small jars and enclosures and can live in it. They don't have the need of the movement of the water and the quantity of water like other fish.
Though, that doesn't signify that they're happy fish when placed in the small jars. They are usually very happy fish in bigger containers, and a small bowl or jar must only be a provisional tank for a betta fish.
Mainly one gallon of water is an excellent size to place a Betta fish with water changes in two weeks. If you don�t keep your fish in that much water then you might face two types of problems i.e. the water will become polluted very and the fish can't swim in it. If you don't possess an aquarium, you can use a plastic or glass 1 gal goldfish bowl as the initial container for a betta fish.
While changing the water, it is a great idea to acquire some water conditioner to get rid of the chlorine and some "stress coat" formula to help out to keep the fish healthy. Be alert to match both the temperatures, as in that way the betta fish doesn't get disturbed.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
Betta fishes live for approximately 2 to 5 years. The Fishes that are sold in pet stores are generally adults, so they have the fine lengthy fins, but that also shows that they are by now a year old. That shows that if your betta fish lives for more than 2-3 years after you purchase it, it's a fine, long-lived fish.
The foods for bettas have a tendency to be more of a meat diet as compared to other fishes. A number of fishes are very particular about what they will or won't consume. It's totally special with every fish, although, and depends a great deal on what they were initially lived with. Most bettas will involuntarily be stuck on and consume all types of live food, brine shrimp, tubiflex worms, black worms, mosquito larvae, daphina, etc. But the majority of the people don't like or aren't capable of keeping the live food around always, so dry foods are developed for the fish. You can get pellets and special flakes for bettas from your nearby pet shop. However be aware that if your fish hasn't eaten them earlier it might take some time for him to develop a taste to them or even to begin eating them. One more kind of dried food is the freeze-dried foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, worms, etc. You can also train your betta fish to eat normal flake food that you feed the rest of your aquarium fishes and exchange that with the live foods.
A betta fish�s home must be like their natural habitat to make your fish a happy fish and live. The rice paddy region is exceptionally hot and humid, with ordinary waters in the 80-85 deg F range, and very moist air. In the U.S., the atmosphere doesn't usually come close to matching that atmosphere, and the fish have been bred for years and years to cope up with various weather conditions, so that they can also stay alive in room temperature water, but they will be much more contented and healthier in warmer water.
A most suitable temperature for a betta fish is 78-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Not much hotter than that, as the outside temperature doesn't match. And they are also fine generally down to 72 degrees. But if the room temperature gets much lower than that, the betta fish will most likely not be able to eat, will get ill or have many other troubles.
If the outside temperature is hotter than 80 degrees, don't be troubled about trying to keep the betta cool. They will be contented in the higher temperatures, but you must keep an eye as hotter temperatures will also make the water stinking faster and sicknesses that had been hole up might unexpectedly have an effect on the fish.
Betta fishes are fish that initially came from very hot regions of Asia. They get raised in still water where rice and other plants grew. To become accustomed to this inactive water with low-oxygen content, they developed a particular organ called a "labyrinth organ" that performs action something like a mammal's lung. In this case the fish goes to the upper surface of the water, takes in a lungful of air, and then the organ lets them to process the oxygen from the air, instead of an ordinary fish that obtains the oxygen from the water through its gills. And only because of this unusual capability of bettas, they can be placed in small jars and enclosures and can live in it. They don't have the need of the movement of the water and the quantity of water like other fish.
Though, that doesn't signify that they're happy fish when placed in the small jars. They are usually very happy fish in bigger containers, and a small bowl or jar must only be a provisional tank for a betta fish.
Mainly one gallon of water is an excellent size to place a Betta fish with water changes in two weeks. If you don�t keep your fish in that much water then you might face two types of problems i.e. the water will become polluted very and the fish can't swim in it. If you don't possess an aquarium, you can use a plastic or glass 1 gal goldfish bowl as the initial container for a betta fish.
While changing the water, it is a great idea to acquire some water conditioner to get rid of the chlorine and some "stress coat" formula to help out to keep the fish healthy. Be alert to match both the temperatures, as in that way the betta fish doesn't get disturbed.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
Friday, September 21, 2007
Aquarium Accessories To Enhance The Appearance Of Your Fish's Habitat
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Danny_Wright]Danny Wright
Having an aquarium can be much more than just a place to put the fish. Using the right aquarium accessories, you can turn the aquarium into a fine piece of decoration in the house. With the proper accessories, you can add to your fish's habitat and dress up the overall appearance.
When selecting aquarium accessories, you first want to identify the type of water and the type of fish you have. There are some accessories that will not hold up in salt water like they can in freshwater. Also, some accessories are not good for various types of fish.
For a salt water aquarium, coral can be a great addition because of the elegance it adds. It will fill the aquarium up nicely and make it look less dull. There are several different kinds of coral to choose from giving you options to decorate the aquarium.
Rocks are another accessory that can suit an aquarium perfectly. There is a plethora of different sizes, styles, and colors of rocks to choose from. This way you can match the rocks with the scenery you have already added. Some options include rainbow rocks, lace rocks, and carved lava.
If you have a freshwater aquarium, there are just as many options to choose from to spice up the tank. As with saltwater, you can opt to place all different kinds of rocks with no problems. An accessory that is only suitable for freshwater is driftwood. Driftwood comes from swamplands and sinks naturally to the bottom of the tank. This will keep it from tangling up and injuring the fish.
Aside from adding style to your aquarium, you also need maintenance aquarium accessories like pumps and filters. These will help keep the tank free from toxic waste that could harm your fish.
Lastly, you will need additives for the water. Additives will allow you to keep the fish healthy and free of any kind of harm. For a saltwater aquarium, you can use a reef solution to enhance the lifestyle or your fish. For freshwater aquariums, there is a solution that can be used to stimulate the appetite of the fish.
Aquarium accessories are crucial to enhancing the appearance of the tank and the overall lifestyle of the fish. Everything from coral to rocks to pumps and filters should be considered when looking for accessories. While decorating the tank adds to the appearance, pumps and filters can keep fish healthy and lively.
Danny Wright is the webmaster for [http://www.merchantland.com/]MerchantLand.com Let us help you enhance the appearance of your tank with our wide variety of [http://www.merchantland.com/pets.shtml]aquarium accessories
Having an aquarium can be much more than just a place to put the fish. Using the right aquarium accessories, you can turn the aquarium into a fine piece of decoration in the house. With the proper accessories, you can add to your fish's habitat and dress up the overall appearance.
When selecting aquarium accessories, you first want to identify the type of water and the type of fish you have. There are some accessories that will not hold up in salt water like they can in freshwater. Also, some accessories are not good for various types of fish.
For a salt water aquarium, coral can be a great addition because of the elegance it adds. It will fill the aquarium up nicely and make it look less dull. There are several different kinds of coral to choose from giving you options to decorate the aquarium.
Rocks are another accessory that can suit an aquarium perfectly. There is a plethora of different sizes, styles, and colors of rocks to choose from. This way you can match the rocks with the scenery you have already added. Some options include rainbow rocks, lace rocks, and carved lava.
If you have a freshwater aquarium, there are just as many options to choose from to spice up the tank. As with saltwater, you can opt to place all different kinds of rocks with no problems. An accessory that is only suitable for freshwater is driftwood. Driftwood comes from swamplands and sinks naturally to the bottom of the tank. This will keep it from tangling up and injuring the fish.
Aside from adding style to your aquarium, you also need maintenance aquarium accessories like pumps and filters. These will help keep the tank free from toxic waste that could harm your fish.
Lastly, you will need additives for the water. Additives will allow you to keep the fish healthy and free of any kind of harm. For a saltwater aquarium, you can use a reef solution to enhance the lifestyle or your fish. For freshwater aquariums, there is a solution that can be used to stimulate the appetite of the fish.
Aquarium accessories are crucial to enhancing the appearance of the tank and the overall lifestyle of the fish. Everything from coral to rocks to pumps and filters should be considered when looking for accessories. While decorating the tank adds to the appearance, pumps and filters can keep fish healthy and lively.
Danny Wright is the webmaster for [http://www.merchantland.com/]MerchantLand.com Let us help you enhance the appearance of your tank with our wide variety of [http://www.merchantland.com/pets.shtml]aquarium accessories
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
The Water Parameters For Discus Fish
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=John_Press]John Press
The Amazon River is full of rooting vegetation which is a direct cause of the acid nature of the water.
Before you choose your Discus you must have the water parameters correct or matching closely to the place of where you are to buy your discus Fish.
Unless you are lucky enough to live in a place where the natural tap water is Acid and Soft, you will need the use of a Reverse Osmosis filter and a HMA filter.
The RO filter will remove 99.9% of everything in the water, making the Ph around 6.2 depending on where you live. The HMA filter will remove the heavy metals and the Chlorine, which are extremely harmful to discus. The HMA will not alter the Ph which is ideal, because we can use that to blend with the RO water to make the correct Ph.
Now if you are breeding you will need the Ph to be between 6.2 and 6.5. If you are just keeping discus say in a show tank you will need the Ph between 6.7 and 7.0. With the hardness between 3 and 5GH.
I like to use 'Indian Almond Leaves' in all my discus tanks as I find it gives a natural additive to the water similar to liquids you can buy which claim to add chemicals to the water that will give you that Amazon river consistency. The top breeders in the far east use these leaves. I always favour the natural approach every time!
Temperature should be 29 degrees centigrade.
Do your water changes regularly, the often the better, and you will not go far wrong!
['http://www.bristol-discus.co.uk']BRISTOL DISCUS
The Amazon River is full of rooting vegetation which is a direct cause of the acid nature of the water.
Before you choose your Discus you must have the water parameters correct or matching closely to the place of where you are to buy your discus Fish.
Unless you are lucky enough to live in a place where the natural tap water is Acid and Soft, you will need the use of a Reverse Osmosis filter and a HMA filter.
The RO filter will remove 99.9% of everything in the water, making the Ph around 6.2 depending on where you live. The HMA filter will remove the heavy metals and the Chlorine, which are extremely harmful to discus. The HMA will not alter the Ph which is ideal, because we can use that to blend with the RO water to make the correct Ph.
Now if you are breeding you will need the Ph to be between 6.2 and 6.5. If you are just keeping discus say in a show tank you will need the Ph between 6.7 and 7.0. With the hardness between 3 and 5GH.
I like to use 'Indian Almond Leaves' in all my discus tanks as I find it gives a natural additive to the water similar to liquids you can buy which claim to add chemicals to the water that will give you that Amazon river consistency. The top breeders in the far east use these leaves. I always favour the natural approach every time!
Temperature should be 29 degrees centigrade.
Do your water changes regularly, the often the better, and you will not go far wrong!
['http://www.bristol-discus.co.uk']BRISTOL DISCUS
Monday, September 17, 2007
Betta Fish Shows
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun Sogeke
Small wild Betta fish still swim in the rice paddy channels of Southeast Asia, protecting their bubble nests from all interlopers. Though lively, the Betta fish are far removed from their familial relatives, normally called Siamese fighting fish.
Wild Betta fishes will fight to protect their area but they are street fighters in comparison to the Sweet Pea Whitakers of the pet trade i.e. the familial Betta fishes. The wild Betta fishes are not so much colorful as the familial Betta fishes nor are their fins as long and as attractive as their familial counterparts. However the genes are certainly there. When a Betta fish - untamed or tame - meet another Betta fish, they both act in response impulsively. The color of their body becomes dark noticeably, as if flushed in irritation, and their straggling fins flash open and sit up, erect like a fan prepared to fight the summer heat.
For centuries in Asia the little fish were breed in internment only for their fierceness and combating aptitude. The fish were paired off by their possessor to fight, many a times to the death, to a large extent like a cock fight.
Now a days fighting is not authorized or excused by the International Betta Congress. As an alternative Betta fish breeders breed their fish to improve their beauty, taking benefit of the physical uniqueness of violent behavior.
Over the years the betta fish has been bred for more and more attractive color differences and longer more good-looking and striking flowing fins. Betta fishes are found in different colors like yellow, blue, green, red, black and turquoise. Many a times they also are bi-colored and they come with a pale sparkling look as if they had been covered with mother of pearl. At betta shows, there are 48 various color groups in which you can select anyone to fight.
Possessors take benefit of the fish's fighting nature to boast their colors and fins at their best for betta show adjudicators. The fish are publicized independently in small glass bowls and are disallowed to view the fish in neighboring bowls by pieces of card stock. When the adjudicators come around, the card stock is raised and the bettas look each other from the glass. Their colors turn out to be vivacious and their fins get higher and spread like fighters cocking their fists. The fishes are judged by the adjudicators on clarity and limpidness of color, unusual and astonishing finnage, posture and deportment. Here deportment is not behavior. It�s how nicely the fish swims and how attentive it is.
That's what a betta show is all about � just raising those pieces of card stocks and the rest is done by the betta fishes.
Betta fishes generally costs more than $150. Even though betta breeders would like to get back their operating cost, they know better than to think they will make a lot of money from their fish. The breeders mainly do it for the contentment of breeding the betta fishes and not for earning more profit.
Bottled water doesn�t provide the best possible environment for your betta fish. Actually most of the bottled waters available in market don�t have the essential minerals needed for the healthy environment of the fish. Also these bottled waters may contain some chemicals which could be injurious for the fish. Similarly, you should never make use of purified water or water that has been �distilled� by any procedure.
The real best water for your Betta fish is just simple tap water. You can also use spring water but you must remove the harmful chemicals present in it by following the procedure mentioned below:
1. Most of the time a very harmful chemical known as chloramines are present in water which may kill your betta fish. To remove this harmful chemical from water you have to purchase AmQuel. AmQuel is very easily obtainable at pet stores.
2. You can also get a �stress coat� from your nearby local pet shop. It is also one of the best products for your betta fish.
3. Now as you�ve treated the water as per the above directions, it requires to �age� which will permit all of the chemicals and gasses to disappear, and also for the pH in the water to standardize. To let the chemicals evaporate, just put the treated water in an open container for a week.
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Small wild Betta fish still swim in the rice paddy channels of Southeast Asia, protecting their bubble nests from all interlopers. Though lively, the Betta fish are far removed from their familial relatives, normally called Siamese fighting fish.
Wild Betta fishes will fight to protect their area but they are street fighters in comparison to the Sweet Pea Whitakers of the pet trade i.e. the familial Betta fishes. The wild Betta fishes are not so much colorful as the familial Betta fishes nor are their fins as long and as attractive as their familial counterparts. However the genes are certainly there. When a Betta fish - untamed or tame - meet another Betta fish, they both act in response impulsively. The color of their body becomes dark noticeably, as if flushed in irritation, and their straggling fins flash open and sit up, erect like a fan prepared to fight the summer heat.
For centuries in Asia the little fish were breed in internment only for their fierceness and combating aptitude. The fish were paired off by their possessor to fight, many a times to the death, to a large extent like a cock fight.
Now a days fighting is not authorized or excused by the International Betta Congress. As an alternative Betta fish breeders breed their fish to improve their beauty, taking benefit of the physical uniqueness of violent behavior.
Over the years the betta fish has been bred for more and more attractive color differences and longer more good-looking and striking flowing fins. Betta fishes are found in different colors like yellow, blue, green, red, black and turquoise. Many a times they also are bi-colored and they come with a pale sparkling look as if they had been covered with mother of pearl. At betta shows, there are 48 various color groups in which you can select anyone to fight.
Possessors take benefit of the fish's fighting nature to boast their colors and fins at their best for betta show adjudicators. The fish are publicized independently in small glass bowls and are disallowed to view the fish in neighboring bowls by pieces of card stock. When the adjudicators come around, the card stock is raised and the bettas look each other from the glass. Their colors turn out to be vivacious and their fins get higher and spread like fighters cocking their fists. The fishes are judged by the adjudicators on clarity and limpidness of color, unusual and astonishing finnage, posture and deportment. Here deportment is not behavior. It�s how nicely the fish swims and how attentive it is.
That's what a betta show is all about � just raising those pieces of card stocks and the rest is done by the betta fishes.
Betta fishes generally costs more than $150. Even though betta breeders would like to get back their operating cost, they know better than to think they will make a lot of money from their fish. The breeders mainly do it for the contentment of breeding the betta fishes and not for earning more profit.
Bottled water doesn�t provide the best possible environment for your betta fish. Actually most of the bottled waters available in market don�t have the essential minerals needed for the healthy environment of the fish. Also these bottled waters may contain some chemicals which could be injurious for the fish. Similarly, you should never make use of purified water or water that has been �distilled� by any procedure.
The real best water for your Betta fish is just simple tap water. You can also use spring water but you must remove the harmful chemicals present in it by following the procedure mentioned below:
1. Most of the time a very harmful chemical known as chloramines are present in water which may kill your betta fish. To remove this harmful chemical from water you have to purchase AmQuel. AmQuel is very easily obtainable at pet stores.
2. You can also get a �stress coat� from your nearby local pet shop. It is also one of the best products for your betta fish.
3. Now as you�ve treated the water as per the above directions, it requires to �age� which will permit all of the chemicals and gasses to disappear, and also for the pH in the water to standardize. To let the chemicals evaporate, just put the treated water in an open container for a week.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Setting Up An Aquarium - A Guide To Starting A New Aquarium Or Fish Tank
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Joshua_Mcguigan]Joshua Mcguigan
The first decision you have to make in setting up your first aquarium, is what size fish tank you want. I recommend at the very least a 10 gallon tank, although larger will be easier for a beginner. The stuff at the bottom of the tank is called substrate. You will probably either want gravel or sand. This is mostly a matter of what you think looks better. You will need some kind of filtration. For a smaller tank I recommend a hang on back type power filter. You will also need a heater. The general rule of thumb is 5 watts per gallon, but that can be a bit more than you need if you are in a warmer climate.
The lighting that comes with your fish tank is sufficient unless you want to grow plants. Planted fish tanks are very nice, but they can be tough to keep up for a beginner. I recommend you start with a fish only tank, and move on to planted tanks later if you are interested in them.
Before you fill your tank you need to rinse your substrate, and dechlorinate your water. Once that is done, setup the tank with the substrate, filter, heater, and lights and let it run like that for about 24 hours to test for leaks or equipment malfunctions. Once that is done you can start cycling your tank. This can be done either with fish, or you can do a fishless cycle. A fishless cycle is done by adding an artificial source of ammonia into the tank to start the nitrogen cycle. Once you see the cycle has finished, you can slowly stock the tank. A general guideline on how many fish you can keep is one inch of fish per gallon of water. Remember, that refers to the fully grown size of the fish, so plan for the future. http://www.yourfirstaquarium.com http://www.yourfirstaquarium.com/beginner_aquarium_guide.html
The first decision you have to make in setting up your first aquarium, is what size fish tank you want. I recommend at the very least a 10 gallon tank, although larger will be easier for a beginner. The stuff at the bottom of the tank is called substrate. You will probably either want gravel or sand. This is mostly a matter of what you think looks better. You will need some kind of filtration. For a smaller tank I recommend a hang on back type power filter. You will also need a heater. The general rule of thumb is 5 watts per gallon, but that can be a bit more than you need if you are in a warmer climate.
The lighting that comes with your fish tank is sufficient unless you want to grow plants. Planted fish tanks are very nice, but they can be tough to keep up for a beginner. I recommend you start with a fish only tank, and move on to planted tanks later if you are interested in them.
Before you fill your tank you need to rinse your substrate, and dechlorinate your water. Once that is done, setup the tank with the substrate, filter, heater, and lights and let it run like that for about 24 hours to test for leaks or equipment malfunctions. Once that is done you can start cycling your tank. This can be done either with fish, or you can do a fishless cycle. A fishless cycle is done by adding an artificial source of ammonia into the tank to start the nitrogen cycle. Once you see the cycle has finished, you can slowly stock the tank. A general guideline on how many fish you can keep is one inch of fish per gallon of water. Remember, that refers to the fully grown size of the fish, so plan for the future. http://www.yourfirstaquarium.com http://www.yourfirstaquarium.com/beginner_aquarium_guide.html
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Coffee Table Aquarium
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Yearwood]David Yearwood
The hobby of keeping and maintaining an aquarium has become very popular as it takes very little space and this hobby can be maintained by all individuals whether young or old. Aquariums can be educational as well as entertaining. When the aquarium, is decorated properly with plants, rocks or corals it can become a very attractive design, and there is nothing more relaxing than watching colourful fish swimming in the aquarium.
Now let’s take a look at the unique design Coffee Table Aquarium. Management of aquariums can be very successful with a little knowledge and practice. Coffee table aquarium gives a brilliant look to the decoration of any room. With this style there is nothing special is to be done, just fill with water and you are ready to go, the system comes as a complete unit. Along with the unique beveled edge glass table top it can be put in the middle of a living room or in the reception area of an office.
Nowadays, in order to maintain the fish in permanently good condition no perfect aquarist’s knowledge is needed. The glass coffee table will provide endless entertainment and relaxation. It will also inspire the creativity of people and becomes a focal point of interest in those quiet moments. In this type of aquarium fresh water fish and even turtles can be kept with many foliage, decorative plants and lights. The coffee table aquarium has many features and can be utilise as you see fit.
It has become easier to keep an aquarium in excellent condition on account of recent developments. In the United Kingdom the third most popular pet is the aquarium fish. Unique aquariums are a focus point and a perfect home for the fish. The calming sensation of the water in the aquarium gives a feeling of well being within your home or office.
The aquarium coffee table is a brilliant and unique piece of furniture, giving an awesome appearance to any room. The systems are manufactured with the highest quality of materials. You can keep a variety of fish in the aquarium like small koi carp, orandas, black moors etc. In this type of coffee table aquarium everything like the pumps, lights and the filters are integrated in the system.
The system helps to relax our minds seeing beautiful and colourful fish swimming in the aquarium, the coffee table aquarium comes in many different shapes and sizes i.e. oval, square and hexagons. With the advance of technology, the systems are using lighter materials which are long lasting and durable. The coffee table can hold from 12 and up-to 60 gallons of water, and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.
The coffee table aquariums are one of the most unique pieces of furniture in the aquatic world today, and they maintain the elegancy of the room wherever they are positioned so why not try something different, that brings beauty and harmony to every home or office at affordable prices.
The author has been in the aquatic business for over twenty years and is the webmaster for http://www.uniqueaquariumdesigns.co.uk/ a website designed for customers looking for something different and unique in aquarium design. This article may be freely distributed without modification and provided that the copyright notice and author information remain intact.
The hobby of keeping and maintaining an aquarium has become very popular as it takes very little space and this hobby can be maintained by all individuals whether young or old. Aquariums can be educational as well as entertaining. When the aquarium, is decorated properly with plants, rocks or corals it can become a very attractive design, and there is nothing more relaxing than watching colourful fish swimming in the aquarium.
Now let’s take a look at the unique design Coffee Table Aquarium. Management of aquariums can be very successful with a little knowledge and practice. Coffee table aquarium gives a brilliant look to the decoration of any room. With this style there is nothing special is to be done, just fill with water and you are ready to go, the system comes as a complete unit. Along with the unique beveled edge glass table top it can be put in the middle of a living room or in the reception area of an office.
Nowadays, in order to maintain the fish in permanently good condition no perfect aquarist’s knowledge is needed. The glass coffee table will provide endless entertainment and relaxation. It will also inspire the creativity of people and becomes a focal point of interest in those quiet moments. In this type of aquarium fresh water fish and even turtles can be kept with many foliage, decorative plants and lights. The coffee table aquarium has many features and can be utilise as you see fit.
It has become easier to keep an aquarium in excellent condition on account of recent developments. In the United Kingdom the third most popular pet is the aquarium fish. Unique aquariums are a focus point and a perfect home for the fish. The calming sensation of the water in the aquarium gives a feeling of well being within your home or office.
The aquarium coffee table is a brilliant and unique piece of furniture, giving an awesome appearance to any room. The systems are manufactured with the highest quality of materials. You can keep a variety of fish in the aquarium like small koi carp, orandas, black moors etc. In this type of coffee table aquarium everything like the pumps, lights and the filters are integrated in the system.
The system helps to relax our minds seeing beautiful and colourful fish swimming in the aquarium, the coffee table aquarium comes in many different shapes and sizes i.e. oval, square and hexagons. With the advance of technology, the systems are using lighter materials which are long lasting and durable. The coffee table can hold from 12 and up-to 60 gallons of water, and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.
The coffee table aquariums are one of the most unique pieces of furniture in the aquatic world today, and they maintain the elegancy of the room wherever they are positioned so why not try something different, that brings beauty and harmony to every home or office at affordable prices.
The author has been in the aquatic business for over twenty years and is the webmaster for http://www.uniqueaquariumdesigns.co.uk/ a website designed for customers looking for something different and unique in aquarium design. This article may be freely distributed without modification and provided that the copyright notice and author information remain intact.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Goldfish - How To Build Your Very Own Goldfish Pond
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dane_J_Stanton]Dane J Stanton
If you're planning to keep your goldfish in a garden pond and you're also planning to build the pond yourself, then there are a few things you will need to know first.
The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long piece of rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump (you will need a pump to run a filter, fountain, or waterfall in order to keep the water circulating and the plants healthy), a filter system and some cooperative friends or family members! Now you can get started �
Building Your Pond
There's no reason why you couldn't build a pond in one day, although that purely depends on the size of the pond you'd like to have in your yard. The first thing you will need to do is find an area of the garden that is most suitable for keeping a pond. Make sure it is �
- Close to the house as you will need power to supply your pump with, unless of course you have an external outdoor power socket.
- Don't build your pond at the bottom of a slope, because when it rains, dirty water will runs down and into the pond, maybe containing chemicals from your garden.
- Try to place it in an area where it will have access to at least 4 hours of sunlight. Your pond plants will require sunlight to stay healthy.
- Don't place it in an area directly under leaf dropping trees. The last thing you want to have to do is clean all the leaves out of your pond every day.
Finally once you have found a suitable position to build your pond, you can start digging! You'll need to �
- Decide on the shape and size of the pond. Use the rope to outline the shape you want and then begin digging. That�s why you need a couple of helping hands so that the work gets done faster!
- Do not go for a small pond for goldfish because they need space. Also try and keep different levels of depth, as in a swimming pool. Mark out the shallow areas and the deeper areas. This would give the pool a natural variety.
- Usually ponds in moderate climates should be at least 2 feet deep while in colder climates, you would need to make sure that the pond is deep enough to allow for at least 12" to 16" of water below the freeze zone.
- Dig according to the shape you want and dig a shelf-like level around the perimeter of the pond, which is about one foot deep and one foot wide. Also make provisions for a waterfall by digging a slight slope to one end.
- Time now to position the external pond filters. If you have pond skimmers as well, then you would need to place and level these in the proper places. Also dig a ditch to the external pond pump from the skimmer and from the pump to the external pond filter or waterfall.
Next you will need to line your tank with a pond underlayment that you can pick up at any hardware or landscaping wholesaler.
- Now you have to line the pond with what is called as Pond Underlayment. This is a lining that can be cut according to the shape needed and can be taped together. This underlayment will help the pond lining to stay in place.
- You can now put the rubber pond liner into pond and spread it out.
- Make sure you smoothen the folds and position it evenly. Some folds will still be there but the water will take care of that.
So that's the building process of a garden pond, from there you will need to add in a pump that is correctly matched to the size of your pond as well as purchasing plants and other accessories to add to the pond.
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If you're planning to keep your goldfish in a garden pond and you're also planning to build the pond yourself, then there are a few things you will need to know first.
The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long piece of rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump (you will need a pump to run a filter, fountain, or waterfall in order to keep the water circulating and the plants healthy), a filter system and some cooperative friends or family members! Now you can get started �
Building Your Pond
There's no reason why you couldn't build a pond in one day, although that purely depends on the size of the pond you'd like to have in your yard. The first thing you will need to do is find an area of the garden that is most suitable for keeping a pond. Make sure it is �
- Close to the house as you will need power to supply your pump with, unless of course you have an external outdoor power socket.
- Don't build your pond at the bottom of a slope, because when it rains, dirty water will runs down and into the pond, maybe containing chemicals from your garden.
- Try to place it in an area where it will have access to at least 4 hours of sunlight. Your pond plants will require sunlight to stay healthy.
- Don't place it in an area directly under leaf dropping trees. The last thing you want to have to do is clean all the leaves out of your pond every day.
Finally once you have found a suitable position to build your pond, you can start digging! You'll need to �
- Decide on the shape and size of the pond. Use the rope to outline the shape you want and then begin digging. That�s why you need a couple of helping hands so that the work gets done faster!
- Do not go for a small pond for goldfish because they need space. Also try and keep different levels of depth, as in a swimming pool. Mark out the shallow areas and the deeper areas. This would give the pool a natural variety.
- Usually ponds in moderate climates should be at least 2 feet deep while in colder climates, you would need to make sure that the pond is deep enough to allow for at least 12" to 16" of water below the freeze zone.
- Dig according to the shape you want and dig a shelf-like level around the perimeter of the pond, which is about one foot deep and one foot wide. Also make provisions for a waterfall by digging a slight slope to one end.
- Time now to position the external pond filters. If you have pond skimmers as well, then you would need to place and level these in the proper places. Also dig a ditch to the external pond pump from the skimmer and from the pump to the external pond filter or waterfall.
Next you will need to line your tank with a pond underlayment that you can pick up at any hardware or landscaping wholesaler.
- Now you have to line the pond with what is called as Pond Underlayment. This is a lining that can be cut according to the shape needed and can be taped together. This underlayment will help the pond lining to stay in place.
- You can now put the rubber pond liner into pond and spread it out.
- Make sure you smoothen the folds and position it evenly. Some folds will still be there but the water will take care of that.
So that's the building process of a garden pond, from there you will need to add in a pump that is correctly matched to the size of your pond as well as purchasing plants and other accessories to add to the pond.
If you want to learn more about keeping your [http://ezinearticles.com/?Goldfish---Inside-Secrets-On-Keeping-Beautiful-Goldfish&id=637085]goldfish healthy, including tips on [http://www.secretsofgoldfish.com]goldfish breeding, feeding and much more than [http://www.secretsofgoldfish.com]www.SecretsofGoldfish.com is the place to go!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Symptoms of Betta Fish Diseases
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun Sogeke
When you have possession of a Betta fish, there is nothing worse than understanding that your little companion has contracted a Betta Fish disease. There are various unusual types of diseases a Betta Fish can get, and you are the only one that your Betta fish can depend on to help them get healthier when they are sick.
When you have a sick Betta fish, the basic thing you will have to recognize are the warning signs of the Betta fish disease. A few symptoms comprises of compressed fins, and a lack of desire for food. Clamped fins can be recognized by your ill Beta fish not flaring and holding his fins as close to his or her body as achievable. Clamped fins are mainly a technique by which Betta fish give you an idea that they are sad and ill.
If your ailing Betta fish is rubbing up against plants and other substances in the tank, it is somewhat possible that he or she has contracted a parasite. Parasites can be no matter which from Ich, or white spot ailment, to worms that hang off of your Betta fish's body. Parasites can be taken care of with medication such as Jungles Parasite Guard, Nox Ich, or Malachite Green. Be assured that you know accurately what parasite is disturbing your fish before you dose the tank with the chemicals.
One more symptom of Betta fish sickness is white or peculiar colored poop. This is the symptom of an internal bacteria or parasite. Regrettably, in most of the cases, if your fish has an inner trouble, it can be incurable. There are medications within definite kind of foods considered to battle these types of troubles, and if caught early sufficiently, it can be resolved.
A third symptom of disease is white, cotton like stuff budding on your ailing Betta fish. This symptom of Betta fish disease is for fungal contamination. Fungus, as well as fin rot, tends to be cured with the similar type of medications. Fin rot and mouth rot can be observed by black, red or white edges to the fins of your Betta fish, and a perceptible shrinking of fin size. Fin rot, if not cured, can turn into complex fin rot, and take the life of your Betta fish.
If you want Betta fish assistance, there are several special forums online that you can make use of. If you are having an urgent situation, though, it is best that you get in touch with your neighboring fish store, where they can assist you recognize and start treating your fish with the correct medicines.
It is to be expected that our betta fish will fall ill either due to water quality or handling. Proper awareness of the temperament of the warning signs and essential treatment process is significant if one were to get pleasure from this hobby. We can take dogs or cats to vets if our pets fall ill. For fish we simply have to be our personal vets � I have never heard of Fish Vets, have you?
The best disease avoidance is a cautious preservation plan. Keep the water hygienic, supply sufficient and suitable diet. Routine inspection is the best preventative measure. Losses of color and or desire for food, sluggishness, tiredness, or unusual behavior are among the first symptoms. Additional signs comprises of swelling, fin rotting and fungus that are noticeable.
Fin rot is generally due to bad water condition resulting from gathering of uneaten foodstuff or other waste material. Aquarium salt will generally help out.
Swim bladder problem is very ordinary to betta fishes. This makes them having complexity rising to the surface for air. After a great effort to reach the top and air is breathed in, the fish falls back to the base, unable to sustain its optimism. Swim bladder can be due to too much feeding or wounds at some point in fights or shipping.
Betta fishes are extraordinarily prone to velvet. Warning signs comprises of tiny yellow specs covering the body, fins, or gills.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
When you have possession of a Betta fish, there is nothing worse than understanding that your little companion has contracted a Betta Fish disease. There are various unusual types of diseases a Betta Fish can get, and you are the only one that your Betta fish can depend on to help them get healthier when they are sick.
When you have a sick Betta fish, the basic thing you will have to recognize are the warning signs of the Betta fish disease. A few symptoms comprises of compressed fins, and a lack of desire for food. Clamped fins can be recognized by your ill Beta fish not flaring and holding his fins as close to his or her body as achievable. Clamped fins are mainly a technique by which Betta fish give you an idea that they are sad and ill.
If your ailing Betta fish is rubbing up against plants and other substances in the tank, it is somewhat possible that he or she has contracted a parasite. Parasites can be no matter which from Ich, or white spot ailment, to worms that hang off of your Betta fish's body. Parasites can be taken care of with medication such as Jungles Parasite Guard, Nox Ich, or Malachite Green. Be assured that you know accurately what parasite is disturbing your fish before you dose the tank with the chemicals.
One more symptom of Betta fish sickness is white or peculiar colored poop. This is the symptom of an internal bacteria or parasite. Regrettably, in most of the cases, if your fish has an inner trouble, it can be incurable. There are medications within definite kind of foods considered to battle these types of troubles, and if caught early sufficiently, it can be resolved.
A third symptom of disease is white, cotton like stuff budding on your ailing Betta fish. This symptom of Betta fish disease is for fungal contamination. Fungus, as well as fin rot, tends to be cured with the similar type of medications. Fin rot and mouth rot can be observed by black, red or white edges to the fins of your Betta fish, and a perceptible shrinking of fin size. Fin rot, if not cured, can turn into complex fin rot, and take the life of your Betta fish.
If you want Betta fish assistance, there are several special forums online that you can make use of. If you are having an urgent situation, though, it is best that you get in touch with your neighboring fish store, where they can assist you recognize and start treating your fish with the correct medicines.
It is to be expected that our betta fish will fall ill either due to water quality or handling. Proper awareness of the temperament of the warning signs and essential treatment process is significant if one were to get pleasure from this hobby. We can take dogs or cats to vets if our pets fall ill. For fish we simply have to be our personal vets � I have never heard of Fish Vets, have you?
The best disease avoidance is a cautious preservation plan. Keep the water hygienic, supply sufficient and suitable diet. Routine inspection is the best preventative measure. Losses of color and or desire for food, sluggishness, tiredness, or unusual behavior are among the first symptoms. Additional signs comprises of swelling, fin rotting and fungus that are noticeable.
Fin rot is generally due to bad water condition resulting from gathering of uneaten foodstuff or other waste material. Aquarium salt will generally help out.
Swim bladder problem is very ordinary to betta fishes. This makes them having complexity rising to the surface for air. After a great effort to reach the top and air is breathed in, the fish falls back to the base, unable to sustain its optimism. Swim bladder can be due to too much feeding or wounds at some point in fights or shipping.
Betta fishes are extraordinarily prone to velvet. Warning signs comprises of tiny yellow specs covering the body, fins, or gills.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
Friday, September 7, 2007
Betta Fish Friends
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun Sogeke
Betta fish can also be placed with other fish. This truth is often unnoticed due to the fighting nature of the Beta. It is suggested that the other fish be smaller in size then the beta fish.
The tank friends for the betta fish may include:
Platies- The southern platy fish is a type of freshwater fish. It grows to a maximum size of 6.0 cm (2.4 in). Sexual dimorphism is small, the male's caudal fin being more pointed. Wild varieties are dull in coloration, deficient of the typical dark lateral line common to many Xiphophorus species. Breeders have developed a large number of color varieties which are ordinary aquarium fish for hobbyists. Platys are trouble-free to maintain and compatible to a community aquarium. This fish is generally sold in pet shops
Swordtails � It is native to an area of North and Central America extending from Veracruz, Mexico, to northwestern Honduras. The male green swordtail grows to an average size of 14cm (5.5in) and the female to 16 cm (6.3 in). Sexual dimorphism is reasonable, with the female being larger than the male but missing the �sword�. The wild variety is olive green in color, with a red or brown side stripe and speckles on the dorsal and, occasionally, caudal fins. Confined breeding has created many color varieties, including black, red, and numerous patterns thereof, for the aquarium hobby.
Cory Cats - Cory Cats are some of the most nonviolent and interesting scavengers for a freshwater aquarium, and will flourish in a wide variety of water conditions. These catfish are very active hunters who remain comparatively small. As a result of this, they are ideal for keeping the substrate uncontaminated in a smaller freshwater community aquarium. They have a preference to be in schools of 6 or more but many people place one or two Cory cats in their smaller tanks.
Neon Tetras- The neon tetra is until now one of the most excellent community fish there is on the market. Placed in a school of 6 or more, these little guys are a tremendous scene swimming around the aquarium and chasing each other back and forth. Neons are very passive and quite small, so shouldn't be placed with very large fish which might find it a delicious meal. When placed with other fish, think about the violent behavior and size of possible tank-mates. Neons cannot be placed with killer type fish or anything that is large sufficiently to eat them, including the naive looking Angelfish.
Cardinal Tetras- The Cardinal Tetra is one of the most preferred fish to have in a tank, primarily for the reason of its splendid coloration. On the other hand, maintaining these little fish have the need of a definite knowledge that many possessors do not have. These fish are tremendously hard to breed in detention, almost all of the fish available in shops have been taken from the Amazon basin, and sadly thousands of them die every year in unsuitable tanks. It is rather ordinary, for example, to see a little kid walk into a shop with a few coins and buy one or two cardinals to add to his goldfish bowl.
White Cloud Mountain Minnow- The White Cloud Mountain minnow is an extremely resilient species of freshwater fish often placed in aquaria. This species grows to an average size of 4 cm (roughly 1.5 in), and is silver-green in color with a vivid red caudal fin. A number of varieties are known, one with vivid light edges to the dorsal and anal fins and one with red edges to those fins. Also, there is a long-finned variety. Sexual dimorphism is small, the male usually possessing more radiant coloration and having a little slimmer body.
Zebra Danios- Among the most resilient and lively of aquarium fish, the Zebra danio is easily known by its typical horizontal stripes. Their small size, no more than two and half inches, and passive temperament, make them compatible to a community aquarium. Albino, veil tailed, and long finned ranges are obtainable, as well as a well-liked leopard variety. All varieties flourish in schools.
Cherry barbs- The Cherry Barb is a gorgeous, nonviolent fish. It makes a brilliant community fish and is best if placed in groups of 6 or more. The females are easy to differentiate, once they grew older. They are much lighter in color, generally just with some yellow and a light orange/black straight band. The female is also very plumper than the male. All in all, the cherry barb is an outstanding community fish and makes a beautiful addition to any tank.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com]blog
Betta fish can also be placed with other fish. This truth is often unnoticed due to the fighting nature of the Beta. It is suggested that the other fish be smaller in size then the beta fish.
The tank friends for the betta fish may include:
Platies- The southern platy fish is a type of freshwater fish. It grows to a maximum size of 6.0 cm (2.4 in). Sexual dimorphism is small, the male's caudal fin being more pointed. Wild varieties are dull in coloration, deficient of the typical dark lateral line common to many Xiphophorus species. Breeders have developed a large number of color varieties which are ordinary aquarium fish for hobbyists. Platys are trouble-free to maintain and compatible to a community aquarium. This fish is generally sold in pet shops
Swordtails � It is native to an area of North and Central America extending from Veracruz, Mexico, to northwestern Honduras. The male green swordtail grows to an average size of 14cm (5.5in) and the female to 16 cm (6.3 in). Sexual dimorphism is reasonable, with the female being larger than the male but missing the �sword�. The wild variety is olive green in color, with a red or brown side stripe and speckles on the dorsal and, occasionally, caudal fins. Confined breeding has created many color varieties, including black, red, and numerous patterns thereof, for the aquarium hobby.
Cory Cats - Cory Cats are some of the most nonviolent and interesting scavengers for a freshwater aquarium, and will flourish in a wide variety of water conditions. These catfish are very active hunters who remain comparatively small. As a result of this, they are ideal for keeping the substrate uncontaminated in a smaller freshwater community aquarium. They have a preference to be in schools of 6 or more but many people place one or two Cory cats in their smaller tanks.
Neon Tetras- The neon tetra is until now one of the most excellent community fish there is on the market. Placed in a school of 6 or more, these little guys are a tremendous scene swimming around the aquarium and chasing each other back and forth. Neons are very passive and quite small, so shouldn't be placed with very large fish which might find it a delicious meal. When placed with other fish, think about the violent behavior and size of possible tank-mates. Neons cannot be placed with killer type fish or anything that is large sufficiently to eat them, including the naive looking Angelfish.
Cardinal Tetras- The Cardinal Tetra is one of the most preferred fish to have in a tank, primarily for the reason of its splendid coloration. On the other hand, maintaining these little fish have the need of a definite knowledge that many possessors do not have. These fish are tremendously hard to breed in detention, almost all of the fish available in shops have been taken from the Amazon basin, and sadly thousands of them die every year in unsuitable tanks. It is rather ordinary, for example, to see a little kid walk into a shop with a few coins and buy one or two cardinals to add to his goldfish bowl.
White Cloud Mountain Minnow- The White Cloud Mountain minnow is an extremely resilient species of freshwater fish often placed in aquaria. This species grows to an average size of 4 cm (roughly 1.5 in), and is silver-green in color with a vivid red caudal fin. A number of varieties are known, one with vivid light edges to the dorsal and anal fins and one with red edges to those fins. Also, there is a long-finned variety. Sexual dimorphism is small, the male usually possessing more radiant coloration and having a little slimmer body.
Zebra Danios- Among the most resilient and lively of aquarium fish, the Zebra danio is easily known by its typical horizontal stripes. Their small size, no more than two and half inches, and passive temperament, make them compatible to a community aquarium. Albino, veil tailed, and long finned ranges are obtainable, as well as a well-liked leopard variety. All varieties flourish in schools.
Cherry barbs- The Cherry Barb is a gorgeous, nonviolent fish. It makes a brilliant community fish and is best if placed in groups of 6 or more. The females are easy to differentiate, once they grew older. They are much lighter in color, generally just with some yellow and a light orange/black straight band. The female is also very plumper than the male. All in all, the cherry barb is an outstanding community fish and makes a beautiful addition to any tank.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com]blog
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Deciding Between a Saltwater Aquarium or a Freshwater Aquarium
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jon_Arnold]Jon Arnold
If you are looking to add a certain level of style and beauty to your home or office, having an aquarium can do just that. There are so many things that can be done when it comes to having an aquarium as the center of your decor, and it is the perfect way to combine room decor and the companionship of having a pet in your room.
Of course, when you are looking into having an aquarium there are a lot of things to consider. Many people choose to implement a freshwater aquarium over a saltwater aquarium without really looking into the benefits and drawbacks of both. In all actuality, if you are looking for a beautiful solution to your aquarium needs and you are looking for a good investment, you should definitely look into a saltwater aquarium. While people tend to go the freshwater direction due to the fact that it is a much cheaper alternative, the beauty and variety that having a saltwater aquarium affords you is not easily surpassed.
Tropical Fish
In a saltwater aquarium, you have much more variety to choose from as far as tropical fish go. Blue Tang, Clownfish, Hawk Fish, Fantail Filefish and more � these are all of the selections that you can choose from when it comes to having tropical fish in your aquarium. The tropical fish that you can choose from are bright and colorful and lively �all of the things that you need in an aquarium to help you feel better about your space and more alive. The fish that you can have in a saltwater aquarium are a great deal more exotic and beautiful than anything a freshwater aquarium could house.
Maintenance
If you are not a motivated person interested in doing aquarium maintenance, having a saltwater aquarium is a bad idea. However, if you are interested in your fish and you want them to have a healthy environment to live in, having a saltwater aquarium can be rather easy to manage. There are certain ways that you have to go about cleaning a saltwater aquarium as they require different supplies and a certain dilution of water that freshwater tanks do not. Either way, while taking care of a saltwater aquarium is more work than taking care of a freshwater aquarium, even though the rewards are much greater.
There is nothing like having a beautiful tropical saltwater aquarium to call your own. If you are in the market for something new, something beautiful and valuable to add a certain element to your home or office a saltwater aquarium may just be the thing for you. Be sure to check out all of the various fish and wildlife that you can choose from for your saltwater aquarium and you will wonder why you ever considered having a regular freshwater aquarium in your room.
Saltwater Aquarium Wins Over Freshwater Aquarium
In terms of overall decor, beauty, and the large variety of tropical fish you can have in a saltwater aquarium, a saltwater aquarium wins hands-down over a freshwater aquarium. But since it will require more work and more maintenance efforts, you may wish to consider a freshwater aquarium to get you started in the world of having tropical fish. In either case, an aquarium definitely adds a touch of your personal character to a home or office environment.
For more insights and additional information about Saltwater Aquarium Freshwater Aquarium please visit our web site at http://www.fish-tank-aquarium.com
If you are looking to add a certain level of style and beauty to your home or office, having an aquarium can do just that. There are so many things that can be done when it comes to having an aquarium as the center of your decor, and it is the perfect way to combine room decor and the companionship of having a pet in your room.
Of course, when you are looking into having an aquarium there are a lot of things to consider. Many people choose to implement a freshwater aquarium over a saltwater aquarium without really looking into the benefits and drawbacks of both. In all actuality, if you are looking for a beautiful solution to your aquarium needs and you are looking for a good investment, you should definitely look into a saltwater aquarium. While people tend to go the freshwater direction due to the fact that it is a much cheaper alternative, the beauty and variety that having a saltwater aquarium affords you is not easily surpassed.
Tropical Fish
In a saltwater aquarium, you have much more variety to choose from as far as tropical fish go. Blue Tang, Clownfish, Hawk Fish, Fantail Filefish and more � these are all of the selections that you can choose from when it comes to having tropical fish in your aquarium. The tropical fish that you can choose from are bright and colorful and lively �all of the things that you need in an aquarium to help you feel better about your space and more alive. The fish that you can have in a saltwater aquarium are a great deal more exotic and beautiful than anything a freshwater aquarium could house.
Maintenance
If you are not a motivated person interested in doing aquarium maintenance, having a saltwater aquarium is a bad idea. However, if you are interested in your fish and you want them to have a healthy environment to live in, having a saltwater aquarium can be rather easy to manage. There are certain ways that you have to go about cleaning a saltwater aquarium as they require different supplies and a certain dilution of water that freshwater tanks do not. Either way, while taking care of a saltwater aquarium is more work than taking care of a freshwater aquarium, even though the rewards are much greater.
There is nothing like having a beautiful tropical saltwater aquarium to call your own. If you are in the market for something new, something beautiful and valuable to add a certain element to your home or office a saltwater aquarium may just be the thing for you. Be sure to check out all of the various fish and wildlife that you can choose from for your saltwater aquarium and you will wonder why you ever considered having a regular freshwater aquarium in your room.
Saltwater Aquarium Wins Over Freshwater Aquarium
In terms of overall decor, beauty, and the large variety of tropical fish you can have in a saltwater aquarium, a saltwater aquarium wins hands-down over a freshwater aquarium. But since it will require more work and more maintenance efforts, you may wish to consider a freshwater aquarium to get you started in the world of having tropical fish. In either case, an aquarium definitely adds a touch of your personal character to a home or office environment.
For more insights and additional information about Saltwater Aquarium Freshwater Aquarium please visit our web site at http://www.fish-tank-aquarium.com
Monday, September 3, 2007
Treatment of Betta Fish Diseases
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun Sogeke
The main reason of the diseases of betta fish is internal pressure. The pressure can be a result of several different things. The most widespread disease is infection.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: �Maracyn 2� by Mardel is suggested. Maracyn-2 is a all-purpose antibiotic tablet which is utilized for popeye, fin and tail rot, gill ailment, dropsy, septicemia, secondary and inner infections. It is essential that the treatment be absorbed within the beta fish to cure the infection. Regular water changes twice a week, in addition to higher temperatures may also aid the beta fight off the infection himself.
Fungal infection
Fungal infections generally happen because of bad water conditions. They become visible as white fluffy growths on the beta fish's mouth, eyes, and fins and are highly infectious.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: Increase the temperature of the beta fish tank. Fungal infections are time and again an outcome of cooler water temperatures. Medicines including Malachite green or Methylene blue are also useful. Malachite green is a totally harmless and helpful cure in fresh and salt water on a wide variety of protozoan, crustacean, and other invertebrate parasites of fishes. Adding ordinary table salt (sodium chloride) to the water, one teaspoon per gallon can lend a hand in minimizing the healing time.
Ichthyophthirius multifilius (Ich)
Ich is a protozoan parasite found on the majority of the freshwater fish. It emerges as small white dots or stains on the beta fish�s fins and body, which may seem to be like white grains of sugar. Eruptions mostly happen when the water temperature drops less than 80 degrees F.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: Raise the water temperature to the mid to higher 80s degree F. Salt baths are very helpful against Ich. Adding common table salt (sodium chloride) to the water can lend a hand in reducing disease. Add one teaspoon per gallon as a pre-emptive measure. Medicines containing Malachite green or Methylene blue, continued at a time gap of 2 days are also helpful.
Velvet/Oodinium
It is an algae parasite found on several freshwater fish. This ailment emerges as a yellow "velvety" covering on the beta fish's body. It may also become visible as golden or rust colored. It is habitually found in fish which are anxious due to chilling, shipping, water changes or bad water quality. Symptoms comprises of fast breathing and lethargy.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: Raised temperature and medicines like acriflavine, Methylene Blue or Jungle's �velvet guard� should help cure this parasite. Bowls or tanks should be drained and unsoiled. Dyes must not be used as they have mercury.
Fin Rot
Fin Rot is a bacterial disease and often happens to weaker beta fishes.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: application of antibiotics, anti-microbials, and measures containing these is the perfect cure of this disease. One such anthology is Mardel Maracyn 2. Maracyn-2 is an all-purpose antibiotic tablet used for popeye, fin and tail rot, gill ailment, dropsy, septicemia, secondary and inner infections. Changing the water, increasing the temperature and adding a small amount of salt will often attain excellent results.
Dropsy
It is caused by an inner, bacterial contagion. It mostly shows itself as stuffed sides and overhanging scales on the beta fish. Again, the most possible reason is bad water conditions.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: The application of Mardel's Tetracycline is suggested. Tetracycline is an all purpose antibiotic for ailing fin and tail rot, popeye, gill ailment and dropsy. It is mainly useful against gram-negative pathogenic organisms.
Black Spot It demonstrates small, black scraps on the body of the beta fish. It is time and again found in fish that are harassed due to shipping.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: Adding common table salt (sodium chloride) to the water can lend a hand in minimizing the healing time. Adding one teaspoon per gallon is suggested.
Common Beta Fish Treatments
* Copper Sulfate is helpful as an antiseptic for equipment, tanks and bowls.
* Formalin is helpful against Ich and parasites.
* Malachite Green is generally used to cure protozoan infections.
Beta fish are flexible but do not bear thermal swings splendidly. Betas are tropical fish and must be placed in tropical temperatures. Beta fish need habitual, twice-weekly water changes in gallon water containers, a combination of foods (not just dry pellets), and your communication to remain healthy.
Most of the ailments or illnesses with tropical freshwater fish can be credited to their surrounding atmosphere.
Nearly always a rapid water change, the adding up of a bit of salt (unionized sea salt is the most excellent, about a level teaspoon per five gallons equivalent) will resolve anything which is ailing them.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
The main reason of the diseases of betta fish is internal pressure. The pressure can be a result of several different things. The most widespread disease is infection.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: �Maracyn 2� by Mardel is suggested. Maracyn-2 is a all-purpose antibiotic tablet which is utilized for popeye, fin and tail rot, gill ailment, dropsy, septicemia, secondary and inner infections. It is essential that the treatment be absorbed within the beta fish to cure the infection. Regular water changes twice a week, in addition to higher temperatures may also aid the beta fight off the infection himself.
Fungal infection
Fungal infections generally happen because of bad water conditions. They become visible as white fluffy growths on the beta fish's mouth, eyes, and fins and are highly infectious.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: Increase the temperature of the beta fish tank. Fungal infections are time and again an outcome of cooler water temperatures. Medicines including Malachite green or Methylene blue are also useful. Malachite green is a totally harmless and helpful cure in fresh and salt water on a wide variety of protozoan, crustacean, and other invertebrate parasites of fishes. Adding ordinary table salt (sodium chloride) to the water, one teaspoon per gallon can lend a hand in minimizing the healing time.
Ichthyophthirius multifilius (Ich)
Ich is a protozoan parasite found on the majority of the freshwater fish. It emerges as small white dots or stains on the beta fish�s fins and body, which may seem to be like white grains of sugar. Eruptions mostly happen when the water temperature drops less than 80 degrees F.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: Raise the water temperature to the mid to higher 80s degree F. Salt baths are very helpful against Ich. Adding common table salt (sodium chloride) to the water can lend a hand in reducing disease. Add one teaspoon per gallon as a pre-emptive measure. Medicines containing Malachite green or Methylene blue, continued at a time gap of 2 days are also helpful.
Velvet/Oodinium
It is an algae parasite found on several freshwater fish. This ailment emerges as a yellow "velvety" covering on the beta fish's body. It may also become visible as golden or rust colored. It is habitually found in fish which are anxious due to chilling, shipping, water changes or bad water quality. Symptoms comprises of fast breathing and lethargy.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: Raised temperature and medicines like acriflavine, Methylene Blue or Jungle's �velvet guard� should help cure this parasite. Bowls or tanks should be drained and unsoiled. Dyes must not be used as they have mercury.
Fin Rot
Fin Rot is a bacterial disease and often happens to weaker beta fishes.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: application of antibiotics, anti-microbials, and measures containing these is the perfect cure of this disease. One such anthology is Mardel Maracyn 2. Maracyn-2 is an all-purpose antibiotic tablet used for popeye, fin and tail rot, gill ailment, dropsy, septicemia, secondary and inner infections. Changing the water, increasing the temperature and adding a small amount of salt will often attain excellent results.
Dropsy
It is caused by an inner, bacterial contagion. It mostly shows itself as stuffed sides and overhanging scales on the beta fish. Again, the most possible reason is bad water conditions.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: The application of Mardel's Tetracycline is suggested. Tetracycline is an all purpose antibiotic for ailing fin and tail rot, popeye, gill ailment and dropsy. It is mainly useful against gram-negative pathogenic organisms.
Black Spot It demonstrates small, black scraps on the body of the beta fish. It is time and again found in fish that are harassed due to shipping.
Betta Fish Care and Treatment: Adding common table salt (sodium chloride) to the water can lend a hand in minimizing the healing time. Adding one teaspoon per gallon is suggested.
Common Beta Fish Treatments
* Copper Sulfate is helpful as an antiseptic for equipment, tanks and bowls.
* Formalin is helpful against Ich and parasites.
* Malachite Green is generally used to cure protozoan infections.
Beta fish are flexible but do not bear thermal swings splendidly. Betas are tropical fish and must be placed in tropical temperatures. Beta fish need habitual, twice-weekly water changes in gallon water containers, a combination of foods (not just dry pellets), and your communication to remain healthy.
Most of the ailments or illnesses with tropical freshwater fish can be credited to their surrounding atmosphere.
Nearly always a rapid water change, the adding up of a bit of salt (unionized sea salt is the most excellent, about a level teaspoon per five gallons equivalent) will resolve anything which is ailing them.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
Saturday, September 1, 2007
How to Choose a Betta Fish
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun Sogeke
Betta fish, also famous by the name of Siamese fighting fish are a great first pet for children�s, in addition to people who don't have sufficient time or money for bigger pets. Bettas are reasonably priced, resilient, and easy to care for. Betta fish are a great substitute to goldfish as they require less space. They are contented in a fishbowl or aquarium and have the need of less maintenance as they produce a lesser amount of waste and don't infect the water as much. There are very few materials needed for acquiring a new betta fish: an aquarium or bowl, water conditioner, a net, and a few gravels. The fish will also be more contented with a small number of accessories, such as a plant and a place to hide.
Betta fish are a fun fresh pet as they come in a range of unusual colors and types. While selecting a betta fish, look for one that shows energy and has its fins unharmed. A healthy betta fish will show awareness during feeding times, and they should be fed on a habitual schedule so that they become used to expecting food. Betta fish can be fed on a mixture of foods, from dried arranged foods to frozen brine shrimp. Some betta fish have even got trained to rise out of their water during feeding times. They should only be given to eat once a day, and be alert not to overfeed. Fish will keep on acting hungry until they overeat, which can kill them, and extra food can also pollute the water.
Betta fish are disreputably resilient, and many have lived through ordeals that would kill most fish. This is not a justification to keep the fish in a tremendous environment, as they are displayed in most pet stores. Some of the containers sold specially for betta fishes are better than others. While it may be enjoyable to place two betta fish in a small container divided by a divider as the fish will regularly want to fight, the fish will in fact be happier in its own spacious container. With sufficient space, betta fish will swim around energetically, flaring their gills and showing off their fin display in order to be a focus for mates.
While betta fish are time and again placed in very small containers in a pet store, they will be happier with more room to roam. On the other hand, they might feel frightened by very large aquariums. Betta fish do not take pleasure in company and will not bear other fish trespassing within their territory. While most tropical fish can only have the need of a filter and heater, betta fish can get familiarized to incredibly small environments and do not require any more than a small bowl to live in.
The majority of the betta fish sold at a pet store are the more radiantly colored males. An unhealthy fish will not swim around a lot and will not show awareness in food. The state of its fins may also get worse. Do not purchase a fish that appears to be less healthy, even if all of the fish in the store that day appear lethargic and unwell. Consult a pet store expert if your fish starts showing these symptoms--many fish ailments can be easily cured. Symptoms of a healthy betta fish are the similar signals that a male will give off when he is prepared to mate. A healthy male will make bubble nests and move rocks to make certain that his territory is the ideal place to attract mates. After mating, the seemingly violent male will for a time quietly clean the eggs and place them in his bubble nest, while the female has no part in caring raising young. On the other hand, the young baby fishes must be removed soon after hatching before the male becomes territorial and tries to eat them.
Even though it is a betta's normal propensity to fight, they should never be put together for amusement, and two male betta fishes should never be permissible to live together in an aquarium. Unlike in the wild, there is no space for the losing fish to go and high, and so, generally putting two bettas in a tank will end result in the death of one or both fish. Even mating the fish is a very dangerous endeavor, and hobbyists watch their valued specimens very watchfully during the entire process. Betta fish are some of the most satisfying pets to maintain for very little work.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
Betta fish, also famous by the name of Siamese fighting fish are a great first pet for children�s, in addition to people who don't have sufficient time or money for bigger pets. Bettas are reasonably priced, resilient, and easy to care for. Betta fish are a great substitute to goldfish as they require less space. They are contented in a fishbowl or aquarium and have the need of less maintenance as they produce a lesser amount of waste and don't infect the water as much. There are very few materials needed for acquiring a new betta fish: an aquarium or bowl, water conditioner, a net, and a few gravels. The fish will also be more contented with a small number of accessories, such as a plant and a place to hide.
Betta fish are a fun fresh pet as they come in a range of unusual colors and types. While selecting a betta fish, look for one that shows energy and has its fins unharmed. A healthy betta fish will show awareness during feeding times, and they should be fed on a habitual schedule so that they become used to expecting food. Betta fish can be fed on a mixture of foods, from dried arranged foods to frozen brine shrimp. Some betta fish have even got trained to rise out of their water during feeding times. They should only be given to eat once a day, and be alert not to overfeed. Fish will keep on acting hungry until they overeat, which can kill them, and extra food can also pollute the water.
Betta fish are disreputably resilient, and many have lived through ordeals that would kill most fish. This is not a justification to keep the fish in a tremendous environment, as they are displayed in most pet stores. Some of the containers sold specially for betta fishes are better than others. While it may be enjoyable to place two betta fish in a small container divided by a divider as the fish will regularly want to fight, the fish will in fact be happier in its own spacious container. With sufficient space, betta fish will swim around energetically, flaring their gills and showing off their fin display in order to be a focus for mates.
While betta fish are time and again placed in very small containers in a pet store, they will be happier with more room to roam. On the other hand, they might feel frightened by very large aquariums. Betta fish do not take pleasure in company and will not bear other fish trespassing within their territory. While most tropical fish can only have the need of a filter and heater, betta fish can get familiarized to incredibly small environments and do not require any more than a small bowl to live in.
The majority of the betta fish sold at a pet store are the more radiantly colored males. An unhealthy fish will not swim around a lot and will not show awareness in food. The state of its fins may also get worse. Do not purchase a fish that appears to be less healthy, even if all of the fish in the store that day appear lethargic and unwell. Consult a pet store expert if your fish starts showing these symptoms--many fish ailments can be easily cured. Symptoms of a healthy betta fish are the similar signals that a male will give off when he is prepared to mate. A healthy male will make bubble nests and move rocks to make certain that his territory is the ideal place to attract mates. After mating, the seemingly violent male will for a time quietly clean the eggs and place them in his bubble nest, while the female has no part in caring raising young. On the other hand, the young baby fishes must be removed soon after hatching before the male becomes territorial and tries to eat them.
Even though it is a betta's normal propensity to fight, they should never be put together for amusement, and two male betta fishes should never be permissible to live together in an aquarium. Unlike in the wild, there is no space for the losing fish to go and high, and so, generally putting two bettas in a tank will end result in the death of one or both fish. Even mating the fish is a very dangerous endeavor, and hobbyists watch their valued specimens very watchfully during the entire process. Betta fish are some of the most satisfying pets to maintain for very little work.
For more information or to learn more on Betta Fish, please visit my [http://www.bettafishworld.blogspot.com ]blog
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