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01 Nov 2011 - Selecting healthy fishMost of us especially new hobbyists don't use a quarantine tank for our new fish, this makes it especially important to make sure that only good healthy fish are purchased in the first place. Even though at a glance it may seem that all fish look the same there are ways to spot good fish and ones that should be avoided.
20 Jan 2012 - Articles on TFF UK
12 Nov 2018 - Setting up your new AquariumSetting up your new aquarium The original article was written by Sacha a few years ago, thank you Sacha. Setting up your new aquarium There are two major causes of fish deaths in an aquarium; new tank syndrome and over feeding.
17 Oct 2008 - The Nitrogen CycleFor most Fish keepers whether new or experienced in the keeping of fish in Aquariums this subject is of great importance. The maintaining of water conditions so our pets can live a good and healthy life is required. The first stage in any Aquarium is the setting up and maturing of the water. When the Aquarium is first filled with water the water should be treated to remove Chlorine and Chloramines. There are many products on sale for this purpose. If the water is not treated leave the tank to run for at least a week so that these gases can naturally dissipate from the water. Now we can start to cycle the tank.
20 Feb 2011 - The Fishless Cycle ExplainedIt has occurred to me that there is a lot of interest in how the fishless cycle work's and it's benefits of doing one.
Whilst the fishless cycle is by no means, the be all, and end all, it is worth remembering that it is the most ethical and humane way of introducing fish, into your new aquarium.
16 Nov 2009 - Ammonia CalculatorAmmonia Calculator to aid your fishless cycle.
22 Mar 2010 - Cleaning An External FilterThis is an Eheim 2326 Thermofilter that supplements the internal on a Juwel Rio400 tank and it has been running for ten years (still the same impeller and blue sponge). The thermostat failed about four years ago and spares were unobtainable, so I
28 Oct 2009 - Disease DatabaseAll in all the better your maintenance regime, the better your chances of having happy healthy fish.
Keep all equipment clean. Do not over clean filters.
28 Oct 2009 - Dry and rainy season periods in the tankMany fish from tropical areas have seasons when they spawn due to
changes in their natural environment. Most often they spawn when the
rainy season begins, because it brings increased food supply and
increased possibility for the fry to find food and shelter. To try to
re-create as many of the changes as possible that occur during the rainy
season's beginning might be one way to spawn species that otherwise are
very difficult to spawn. Many species are so easy to spawn you need not
use these, in many cases cumbersome methods that are described below,
but certain species and groups of species might need it. Begin with the
general rules for breeding a certain species or group of species. If you
don't succeed, try with the suggestions below.
20 Feb 2011 - Corydoras Breeding Basics
Of all the catfish in the world, the Cory
must rate as one of the most popular aquarium kept catfish. The common
species are usually easy to obtain and are relatively inexpensive.
Belonging to the Family Callichythyidae, there are currently 155
described Species and many more to come. Even more exciting, new
species are being discovered every day.
12 Jan 2008 - Algae Control23 Jul 2009 - So you want to Start a Marine Tank??I've noticed a bit of interest in the Marine section of late and thought it might be time to post a 'Sticky' on the subject of 'How to Start a Marine Tank'. That way allot of information will be in the one place, providing a reference to those wanting to expand into the Marine Realm.
So enough of the chit chat and lets get started.
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