Choosing the right marine fish to our new tank can be hard sometimes, maybe it will harm other fish or maybe it wiil suffer from the “old” guys. So how can I choose my first marine fish or should I need to change my tank population? There are many marine fish families out there, Blenniidae, Gobiidae, labroids, Chaetodontidae, Pomacanthidae, Acanthuridae and much more. For example, Yellow tang is a hardy species that can tolerate some newly fish keeper’s mistakes.

The yellow tang known also as Zebrasoma flavescens. It is one of the most common and popular fish all over the world. The Yellow Tang is a very hardy fish that is not territorial except with any other flavescens tangs especially from the genus Zebrasoma. The yellow tang has very sharp white colored barbs around the tail area these barbs can inject poison. It’s beautiful yellow color along with its character and the fact that it is less prone to diseases than other Tangs Makes the yellow tang a very common and sought after marine fish in reefs and marine tanks. Like all the tangs the Zebrasoma Flavescens is herbivore . In the wild the Zebrasoma Flavescens feeds on micro and macro algae. In captivity they should get “green” food, lettuce, nori algae with flakes and pellet food all can complete their diet. Requires 70 gallon tank and up with a lot of hiding places and plenty of swimming areas. Strong aeration and well filtered water are essential.

Another common marine fish is the tomato clown fish. Tomato Clownfish is one of 27 known Clownfish species in nature. Tomato clownfish is known to inhabit lagoon reefs, the female of this species is larger then the male, once in an established pair, the female gets darker then the male whom keeps its beautiful red orange color. The Tomato Clown fish prefer the Entacmaea quadricolor, Carpet Anemone or Heteractis crispa as a host anemone but also does fine without a host anemone. As with all clownfish, most are born as males, and the dominant male will change to a female. The tomato clown fish is an omnivore.

In the wild its diet based on various planktonic items, algae’s and small crustaceans. In home tank, a varied diet is recommended. Will accept commercial food (flakes and pellets). Frozen or live food is recommended also. The minimum tank size suggested is about 20 gallons; the aquarium must be filled with lots of hiding places. Avoid keeping them in an aquarium with predatory fish large enough to eat them. Keeping the tomato clown fish with other clown fish species can be a hard task.

Picasso Triggerfish has a remarkable colors and patterns on its body. Picasso triggerfish is one of the most beautiful marine fish hobbyists like to have it in their tank. Its belongs to the Tetradontiformes family. The name Tetradontiformes is from Greek, “tetra-” four, “dont-” teeth, “formes”- bearing. In Hawaii the Picasso Triggerfish is the state fish and known as “Humuhumunukunuku apua’a”, Picasso Triggerfish, has a wacky, painted appearance. It has a tan body with gradient dark stripes, vibrant blue and black bands on the top of the head with a yellow band from cheek to cheek and deeply set-back eyes. The Picasso triggerfish feeds on all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods, be sure to feed it 3 times, they also will like squid, shrimp (the same kind people eat), mussels, and all kinds of chopped up fish- if you feed it with this food you will enjoy a healthy fish and the fish will thank you by showing its beautiful colors. Feeding it with live foods can enhance its natural colors.

The Picasso triggerfish should be kept in 75 gallon tank, it is not recommended to put more than one Picasso triggerfish in the same tank. Water changes on a monthly basis and suitable protein skimmer are essential. It should be provided plenty of of room to swim. In nature, this species feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates so be caution.

Aquarium filters play an extremely important role in maintaining a proper environment in your fish tank. They remove toxins and chemicals from the water.

There are three types of filtration that a proper filter will provide, and all are necessary to keep your tank and the fish healthy. The types are chemical, mechanical, and biological filtration. Most filters that are on the market today will perform all three types of filtration. As far as the actual types of filters, there are several different types and styles. There are biowheel filters, internal, sponge filters, diatom, and wet/dry filters.

Aquarium filters also come as canister filters, undergravel filters, and power filters. Undergravel filters have somewhat of a bad reputation for not working very well. However, if you use them with a powerhead performance of the undergravel filter will be improved. Choosing the appropriate filter for you aquarium is very important. Choosing the wrong one can lead to an unhealthy. If you have too small of a filter chemicals and toxins that need to be removed will not be removed as well as they should. This will leave you with a tank that as an improper environment which in turn could lead to dead fish.

An aquarium filter provides a place for two bacteria types to grow which will establish a healthy biological filter. These bacteria are important for their ability to break down the chemicals that fish produce through their waste. Fish waste produces a chemical called ammonia, which is very toxic to fish, these bacteria break down this toxin into nitrites. Nitrites are also very toxic to fish, another bacteria breaks down nitrites into a less toxic chemical called nitrates. Aquarium filters reduce harmful toxins and can help maintain excellent water in aquariums, but it’s still essential to clean your aquarium and to change some of the water twice each week.

Slime growth and stressed out fish are a result of improper filtration. Aquarium filters also assist in less algae build up in tanks. Doing your research on the proper size and kind of filter that you will need will help to ensure the health of your tank as well as your fish. With the right type of tank filtration your fish should live a long happy life.

Planning to mount the one that didn’t get away? Immortalize that fishing trip by taking your trophy to the taxidermist to get it mounted. Get the best fish trophy for your money by following a few tips.

First, look for a good fish taxidermist before you set out. Find a specialist in fish taxidermy. This is a difficult field, and you want somebody with lots of experience mounting fish. Your taxidermist should have a studio where you can look at examples of their work. Make sure the work is beautiful to you. Your fish trophy will last for a long time, so you want it to look great. This is also a great time to talk to your fish taxidermist about the different types of mounts available. You probably also want to talk about prices for various kinds of mounts.

Second, do some planning before you head out for your fishing trip. At the least, you’ll need to bring a camera, some pliers, and material to pack the fish in. A photo of the fish right after you’ve caught it will be useful to the taxidermist for matching the natural colors. The pliers will come in handy if you have to get out a stubborn hook. Any damage to the fish will show up in the final mount, so be gentle. Lastly, you’ll want to pack the fish in ice to preserve it. Since water make the colors fade faster, wrap the fish in plastic before you put the fish on ice.

Lastly, think about what type of mount you want before you bring your fish to the taxidermist. Will you mount the fish on the wall? On the mantle? What pose do you want for your fish? Talking about this with the taxidermist will be easier if you’ve put some thought into it beforehand.

Almost anyone who has ever touched a fishing rod have heard about wobblers. If you are one of the few who have not, you should really pay attention, because this bait might be one of the most effective on the market today.

Wobblers are a type of bait that tries to imitate a fish that are injured. They usually have a look that resembles that of a real fish very closely.

The thing that makes wobblers special is the spoon they have in front. The spoon, or guiding spoon, is what decides at what dept the wobbler will swim. It also has some effect on the “wobbly” motion of the bait.

Since wobblers can be used for almost any type of fishing, there are of course many types and brands of wobblers. The best known brand of wobblers is probably Rapala. Rapala is also often credited as the creator of wobblers.

For simplicity wobblers are often split into three different categories. They are called suspending, sinking and floating wobblers. They all have their own special fields and should be used in different situations.

A floating wobbler is a lure that usually sinks when pulled in and floats up when you don’t have any pressure on it. Pike fishermen love floating wobblers because they work great in shallow water.

The sinking wobbler is basically just the opposite of the floating one. It sinks when no pressure is put on it and rises when it is reeled in. You can reach deeper water with this one.

The suspending wobbler is quite special. It actually has about the same density as water. In action this makes the wobbler float at the same debt when no force is working at it. It comes in variants who either rises or sinks when reeled in.