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How to Deal with Fungal and Viral Diseases in your Aquarium
The average aquarium may contain a wide range of fungal spores in the water - no matter how clean it may look - and they are certainly present in the…
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How to Cope with Different Kinds of Aquarium Crisis
Even the most careful aquarist may suddenly be faced with a crisis. You can protect the fish to a degree by trying to anticipate possible problems and by knowing how…
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How to Condition the Water in the Aquarium
If you have followed all the necessary stages, and checked that the equipment is functioning properly, your aquarium should be almost ready to receive fish. A final, vital step is…
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How to Choose the Location for Your Aquarium
When it comes to choosing the location for your aquarium, take the time to think ahead and consider all the relevant factors so that you get it right. It may…
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How to Choose Plants for an Aquarium
Aquarium plants from various parts of the world are now widely cultivated, but it makes sense to choose those that would normally grow in the same conditions and habitat as…
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How to Choose Live Foods in your Aquarium
Although formulated foods play a significant part in the diet of many fish, especially in a typical community aquarium set-up, live foods can also fulfil an important function. Live food…
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How to Choose Heaters and Thermostats for an Aquarium
In most aquaria today, combined heaterstats are used in preference to separate heater and thermostat units. This is primarily a matter of convenience and neatness; a heaterstat takes up less…
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How to Choose Filtration Equipment for an Aquarium
In an aquarium, fish are obviously kept together at a higher density than they would be in the wild. This inevitably leads to a build-up of their waste which, over…
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How to Choose Aquarium Substrate
The floor of the aquarium is usually covered by a loose medium such as fine gravel, known as the substrate. As well as looking decorative, this has some practical benefits:…
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How to Choose an Aquarium
An attractive, well-planned aquarium can be a striking focal point in any room. Whether you want to keep just a few large fish or a traditional community aquarium, preparing the…
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How to Care for the Fly in Your Aquarium
To safeguard your next generation of fish, you need to be especially attentive during the hatching of the eggs and for the critical first few days after the fry emerge.…
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How to Buy Fish for Your Aquarium
Selecting and looking after your fish can be an immensely enjoyable part offish-keeping. Make sure you give your aquarium a good start: take the trouble to search out and obtain…
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How to Breed Different Kinds of Livebearers
The livebearers include some of the most popular tropical aquarium fish; this is partly because, as well as being highly attractive, they breed readily and are relatively easy to keep.…
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How to Breed Different Kinds of Killifish
Many killifish, which are also known as egg-laying tooth carps, have vivid colouring, some with eyecatching red, blue, or iridescent bluish-green markings. They have the advantage of being relatively small…
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How to Breed Different Kinds of Cyprinids
The family Cyprinidae includes many popular egg-laying aquarium fish, originating from Asia and Africa. They include the barbs, danios, and rasboras, many of which are suitable for community aquaria. Breeding…
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How to Breed Different Kinds of Cichlids
These fish have a wide distribution, with most hailing from Africa and the New World, and a few from Asia. Cichlids need varying water conditions, depending on type, so check…
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How to Breed Different Kinds of Characins
Many of these fish are brightly coloured or have a scintillating metallic sheen to their bodies, making them a delight to watch as they dart to and fro. As well…
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How to Breed Different Kinds of Catfish
They may lack the bright colours of many tropical fish, but their unusual shapes, varied patterning, and intriguing behaviour have made catfish one of the most popular groups of tropical…
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How to Breed Different Kinds of Anabantoids
Unlike other fish, which take in oxygen dissolved in the water via their gills, anabantoids have the extraordinary ability to breathe atmospheric air directly when necessary. They have adapted to…
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How to Use a Cat Flap
One of the most useful pieces of equipment to purchase is a cat flap. It will save a great deal of time and energy if you intend your cat to…