July 10, 2009
Marine Fish Species
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.
Filed under Fish by Rotem Gavish
July 2, 2009
Buy Freshwater Fish Online
Tired of going to the store to buy freshwater fish? You can buy freshwater fish from a freshwater fish online store if you want. Online fish stores usually have more options.
If you want to buy freshwater fish, you need to have an aquarium first. Different freshwater fish require different aquarium size. You will also need to buy freshwater fish food and it needs to be the right type.
You may also need to get some reading material on how to take care of your freshwater fish. Important things you have to find out are how you should clean the aquarium and how much food your freshwater fish needs.
Do some research on how your fish acts. Some freshwater fish will cannibalize other fish in an aquarium, so you might not want to put a predator fish in a tank with its prey. This would definitely be a waste of your money.
You can choose to buy your freshwater fish from many different online stores. When trying to decide which freshwater fish online store to go with, you should consider the price of the fish from each store.
Find out if the freshwater fish online stores know their fish. Ask them detailed questions about the freshwater fish you want to buy and you can tell from their response whether they know what they are doing.
Find online reviews on the freshwater fish online stores before you buy freshwater fish online. These reviews can give you a very good idea about whether or not you want to purchase freshwater fish from those stores.
When calculating the cost of buying freshwater fish online, do not forget the shipping cost. If you do not plan on buying a lot of fish, it may not be worth it to buy freshwater fish online. However, if you want to buy freshwater fish in bulk, then online stores is a good way to go.
Filed under Pets by Jimmy Taroka
June 23, 2009
How To Choose My Goldfish
The goldfish is maybe the most common fish all over the globe. They can be found in Asia, Central Asia and China. In many countries people set up a fish tank just for this amazing species. There are many fancy variants including the veiltail, the Red oranda Goldfish, ryukin, Lionhead, Black Moor and much more. They also come in many shapes and forms.
The Pearlscale Goldfish foe example is one of the most popular goldfish species in Asia. Pearlscale Goldfish has an egg-shaped body. The main characteristic of the pearlscale is its thick arched scales which look like small pearls. It also found in many colors, blue, black, red, calico and even white red combinations. It can reach to a size of 8 inches (20cm) and like its entire group he is an omnivore. The Pearlscale Goldfish will accept flake and pellet foods, it is also recommended to include some vegetable matter and live or frozen foods. It is highly recommended to feed them with goldfish flakes and goldfish pellets.
The Pearlscale Goldfish is very adaptable species that tolerates a wide range of water conditions. Like the entire goldfish group this species will thrive in coldwater aquariums and tolerate a wide range of temperatures from 2c to 30c. Goldfish have the same diseases as tropical fish, the most common diseases are: ich, bladder disease and external parasites including flukes so pay attention to your fish and look for this diseases .To prevent these diseases from happening keep the right temp especially when you perform water changes and make sure to have suitable filtration system. Pearlscale Goldfish are easy to breed, this species breed in the early morning. The female will scatter her eggs on the plants, rocks or the substrate; afterwards the male will fertilize these eggs. The fry hatch after 3-5 days and need to be feed with small foods such as cyclops or fry foods. It is recommended to remove parents once the eggs are layed, or the eggs will be eaten.
Another common goldfish species is the Black Moor. The Black Moor Goldfish is an astonishing member of the Cyprinidae family,it is the black variety of the well known Telescope Goldfish. The main difference between the black moor and the telescope goldfish are the eyes. The black moor eyes are less protruding than the Telescope goldfish. Like all goldfish the black moor is a member of the carp group and is generally a quite hardy species. Black Moor Goldfish are suitable for indoor aquariums, and not to all kinds of outdoor goldfish ponds. Like all goldfish they can tolerate very cold water temperatures so they are ideal for ponds that dont freeze in winter.
The Black Moor Goldfish will thrive in a 35 gallon or larger tanks with a fine gravel bottom and hardy plants, it is known as plant eater so it is recommended to use only hardy plants such as Echinodorus species, Microsorium and Anubias species. When we decorate its tank we should think of its touchy eyes and protect them from sharp decoration. The Black Moor gets along with other fish in a coldwater community fish tank and if kept with other goldfish it will school with them. It is also not hard to breed. Males are thinner then females they may exhibit breeding dots on their heads and flanks during the spawning season. Gradually increase the temperature to 72 degrees F. Provide soft vegetation or a spawning mops, and excellent water quality. Recommended to remove parents once the eggs are layed, or the eggs will be eaten. A mature pair may produce more then 1,000 eggs which will hatch after 4-5 days. The fry can be feed with liquid fry foods or with cyclops.
The Ranchu goldfish is maybe the most expensive goldfish species. It is known as the “King” of the goldfish. The Ranchu Goldfish is very similar to the Lionhead Goldfish but unlike the Lionhead it has a magnificent short, round body and short fins with no dorsal fin. It also has an amazing pinched tail fin which is at 45 degrees, to its body. The Ranchu was created in china during the Meiji Period but it was the Japanese whom created the Ranchu’s we know today. Ranchus known to be very friendly species and some fish keepers are able to pet their Ranchus and even to train them to do some tricks. The Ranchu Goldfish come in a variety of colors, gold/white, orange/red, orange/white, white/red and a calico. Ranchu is a highly prized and sought after goldfish especially in Japan but also in America and Europe.
The Ranchu Goldfish is suitable for ponds more then to fish tanks but if you provide him enough space it can be kept in aquarium. The Ranchu is best kept with other goldfish or large coldwater species due to the fact that it is coldwater fish so do not mix it with tropical fish as it requires a less temperature than tropical fish. Ranchu Goldfish are notoriously filthy, producing much waste, frequent water changes and good filtration system is essential. Unfortunately little is known about its breeding behavior.it is known as plant eater so it is recommended to use only hardy plants such as Echinodorus species, Microsorium and Anubias species
Filed under Pets by Rotem Gavish
June 17, 2009
How To Take Care Of Fish Tanks And Fish Care Tips
When I was a young boy my family bought me a fish tank and we put the fish into the tank. We always struggled with keeping our fish tank clean. Many of our fishes died. I wish I had the knowledge I have now about the care of fishes and fish tanks. Let me pass along some fish and fish tank care tips to you so you can avoid some of the mistakes I made.
Fish tanks come in many shapes and sizes. It ranges from a small one-quart to a 55 gallon aquarium. The concept of fish tanks has changed over the years. They used to be viewed as a simple glass container for fishes, but now, a fish tank can also be viewed as an art, or an aqua furniture. For some homes, fish tank has become a design piece of art that is place in the living room. The focus is no longer the fish, a rather the fish tanks. These fish tanks can be designed to fit comfortably into a corner or all be recessed into a wall. Some fish tanks are built within the wall, and framed by wood.
And for some, the fish tanks are specially designed to feed into specific needs. The materials used to build fish tanks have also changed throughout the years. The tradition material used to be glass. This is slowly replaced by molded acrylic as the primary material. The main advantage to using this as a primary material is that it reduces the breakage danger, and it prolongs years of enjoyment with your fish tank.
Fish tanks are not complete without its extra accessories. These accessories not only helps decorates fish tanks, but it also helps to keep the fish healthy and happy. You do not require a huge investment if you have only a few fishes in a bowl. However, if you plan to raise bigger fish, then you certainly needs more accessories for your bigger fish tanks.
If your fish tanks contain 10 gallons or more of Water, then a water pump and filter will help to keep the water clean and moving. Otherwise, you would need to change the water quite frequently as they get it begins to get dirty rather easily. The water needs fresh air to be introduced constantly, otherwise the fish will suffocate. This is where the air filter comes in. The air filter helps to keep the air floating through the water constantly.
A light fixture that attaches to the top of the fish tanks help give light into the water; it also helps to keep the fish from sleeping all the time. If you live in an area where temperate changes constantly, then you may want to consider installing a heater to keep the water at a constant temperature. This will help to ensure that your fish won’t be overheated as the water gets to hot or, becomes lethargic if the water gets too cold. The fish tanks accessories are pretty standard. But if you have unusual fish tanks shapes, then you will certainly need a manufacturer to design and build the accessories.
Given all the accessories, these fishes still need proper care. How healthy and happy your fishes are depend on the amount of time and effort you put into the care of the fishes and the fish tanks. If you are serious about fish and fish tank care go to Aquarium and Fish Care Tips
Filed under Pets by John Jackson


