Aquatic
Beginner Care Guide of Angel Fish Date Posted: 2023-03-31 16:58:36
Experience level: Intermediate for a tropical semi-aggressive community Common Name: Angelfish Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare Origin: Amazon Region of South America Average Size: Approximately 8 inches in height, with fins included. Life Span: 10 – 12 years pH: 6.3 – 7.3 Temperature: 23°C – 27°C Water Hardness: 5 to 13 dH Variety: Silver, Marble, Zebra, Black Lace, Golden, Black, Half Black and etc. Trait & Behavior: Diet: ..
Beginner Care Guide of Cichlid Date Posted: 2023-02-20 17:51:56
Common name: Cichlid Scientific name: Depend on species Average size: 4-8 inches, depend on species Lifespan: 10-20 years, depend on species pH: 7.2 - 8.8 Temperature: 23°C - 28°C Water hardness: 12 - 30dh Variety: Cichlid from Lakes Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, African and South America TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: They eat mostly animal matters including frozen, freeze dried and fresh foods. Swimming beha..
Beginner Care Guide of Betta Fish Date Posted: 2023-02-02 16:23:38
Common Name: Betta/ Siamese Fighting Fish Scientific Name: Betta splendens Average Size: Up to 6cm Life Span: 2 – 3 years with proper care pH: 6.5 – 7.8 Temperature: 24°C – 30°C Water Hardness: 5 – 18 dH TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: Betta are carnivores. They eat animal matter including fresh, freeze-dried or frozen foods. Swimming Behavior: They will swim in all water regions and tend to rest at the bottom. Betta breath by gulpin..
Beginner Care Guide of Discus Date Posted: 2023-02-02 13:27:02
Common Name: Discus Scientific Name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus Average size: Up to 17.5cm/ 7 inches PH: 5.0 - 6.5 Lifespan: Up to 12 years with proper care Water Hardness: 1 - 4dH Temperature: 26°C - 30°C TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: Discus are omnivore. Instead of plants, aquatic crustaceans, worms and aquatic insect larvae are also preferable by them. Swimming Behavior: Discus like to swim at the middle region of aquarium. Communal: Discus like..
Beginner Care Guide of Catfish Date Posted: 2023-02-02 11:37:27
Common Name: Catfish Scientific Name: Varies with breeds Average size: Corydoras ( 5-7cm), other species (up to 30cm) PH: 6.0 - 8.0 Lifespan: Up to 5 years with proper care, some species may live even longer Water Hardness: 2 - 25dH Temperature: 24°C - 28°C TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: Catfish are omnivore. They eat plants, vegetables and animals matter including small live foods. However, there are certain types of catfish like Plecos are herbivores. Swim..
Beginner Care Guide of Molly Fish Date Posted: 2023-02-02 11:00:45
Common Name: Molly Average size: 2 - 5 inches, depend on species PH: 7.0 - 7.5 Lifespan: 2 - 3 years Water Hardness: 10 - 28dGH Temperature: 21°C - 28°C Variety: Molly, Short-finned molly, Sailfin molly, Mexican sailfin molly TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: They are omnivore. They consume vegetables and small live foods. Swimming behavior: Molly like to swim at the middle and top of the aquarium. For a better view, it is recommended to rear some bottom swi..
Beginner Care Guide of Tetra Fish Date Posted: 2023-02-01 17:52:23
Common Name: Tetra Scientific Name: Varies with breeds Average Size: 1 - 4 inches, some species may grow bigger Life Span: 5 - 8 years with proper care pH: 6.0 - 7.5 Temperature: 24°C - 28°C Water Hardness: 2 - 12dH TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: Tetras are omnivores. They eat plants, aquatic crustaceans, worms and aquatic insect larvae. Swimming Behavior: Tetras like to swim at the middle and bottom region of an aquarium. Communal: They like to swim..
Beginner Care Guide of Koi Fish Date Posted: 2023-02-01 17:30:15
Common Name: Koi Scientific Name: Cyprinus carpio Average Size: 15 -90cm, varies with breeds Life Span: 10 – 35 years with proper care pH: 6.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 23°C – 30°C Water Hardness: 5 – 12 dH TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: Koi are omnivores. They consume plants and animals matter in the form of pellets, freeze- dried, frozen or live food. Interaction: After some time, koi may recognize their owner and may take the food direc..
Beginner Care Guide of Arowana Date Posted: 2023-02-01 17:01:02
Common Name: Arowana Scientific Name: Scleropages formosus Average Size: Up to 60 - 100cm, varies with breed Life Span: 8 - 15 years with proper care pH: 6.5 - 7.5 Temperature: 24°C - 28°C Water Hardness: 8 - 12 dH TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: Arowanas are carnivores. Provide them with live frozen insects, krills, worms or shrimp with soft shell. Feeding Habit: Arowanas is surface feeder and they often glide below the water surface. Communal: ..
Beginners Guide to Successful Fishkeeping Date Posted: 2022-06-15 18:01:01
Aquarium Basics Starting an aquarium is a lot easier than you might think. Like any hobby, the more you know about it, the more enjoyment you'll get from it. So here are just a few aquarium basics to get you started. How to SET UP a FRESHWATER aquarium Step 1. Choose a suitable aquarium. ** Please keep away from direct sunlight and electronic goods. Step 2. Fill the bottom with gravel Step 3. Decorate the tank with plants and decorations. Step 4. Add in water ** Please add ..
Nitrogen Cycle Date Posted: 2022-06-15 17:50:10
The Easy Guide to the Nitrogen Cycle for Aquariums Are you getting started with your first fish tank? Then you may have heard of something called the “aquarium nitrogen cycle,” followed by a bunch of complicated scientific terms and graphs that seem a little overwhelming. No need to panic! Keep reading as we explain the nitrogen cycle in this very short and simple guide. What is Nitrogen Cycle?? Nitrogen cycle is a very important process for the establishme..
Beginner Care Guide of Goldfish Date Posted: 2022-05-04 16:46:59
Common Name: Goldfish Scientific Name: Carassius auratus Average Size: Up to 9 inches Life Span: Up to 10 years with proper care pH: 6.5 - 7.5 Temperature: 22°C - 26°C Water Hardness: 4 - 16dH TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: Goldfish are omnivores. They eat both plants and tiny living creature like small aquatic insect larvae. Goldfish require more carbohydrate if compare to other freshwater fish. Swimming Behavior: Goldfish like to swim freely at the midd..
Beginner Care Guide of Swordtail Date Posted: 2022-05-04 15:41:29
Common Name: Swordtail Scientific Name: Xiphophorus hellerii Average Size: Up to 10cm/4 inches Life Span: 3-5 years with proper care pH: 7.0 - 8.2 Temperature: 24°C - 27°C Water Hardness: 5 - 1dH TRAITS & BEHAVIOR Diet: Swordtails are omnivores. They consume both vegetable and small live food. Swimming Behavior: Swordtails like to swim at middle and top region of the aquarium. For better view, it is recommended to rear some bottom swimmers. Live ..