Entries tagged Aquariums

Types Of Exotic Goldfish

Published: May 4th, 2009 | Author: ardhi Add Comment

This article will discuss 14 different types of exotic goldfish.

The first one is the Black Moor. These fish are double-tailed and have telescope eyes.

Then the Bubble eyed: they have bubble sacs under each eye. The bubbles are either “boxer glove” shaped as the eyes are attached to the fish’s head whereas the second shape is nearly round and the eyes appear to be looking upward or floating on the bubble. They can be various colors. They usually are without a dorsal fin. Their body is similar in shape to a cigar. They have double fins in proportion to their bodies.

We have the Celestial: this goldfish has a double-tail without a dorsal fin. They body is cigar shaped. The eyes look upward.

Also the Comet: these are more like the common goldfish but with longer fins and skinnier bodies. They have a more slender look than the common goldfish.

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Various Types of Aquariums For Your Exotic Fish

Published: May 3rd, 2009 | Author: ardhi Add Comment

Aquariums add delight and freshness to the people’s homes and businesses all around the world. Aquariums are included in restaurants specially to attract kids and customers who come and dine there, fish tanks are included in many more places like malls, hotels and houses. People have a habit of having aquarium like a kind of hobby. Since, it adds beauty to the place.

The aquarium can be designed in such a way that it can be of any shapes like rectangle, square and also spherical. The aquarium can be decorated by using small color pebbles and small plastic plants to make the environment more realistic and a nicer environment for the fish.

Aquariums make perfect gifts for family and friends, the relaxing movement of the fish and water is an ideal stress reliever from our busy lives. Some fish, such as the betta fish have been kept in very small glass bottles, however without proper filtration the fish will often not survive. Filtration should be a key consideration for anyone looking at the different types of aquariums. Most smaller aquariums (under 100L (25 US Gallons) will include a small mechanical filter. Often these filters are not sufficient for a fully stocked aquariums. Ideally, an aquarium filter system should include biological, mechanical and chemical filtration.

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A Cloudy Fish Tank Will Create Sick Fish Problems!

Published: Apr 24th, 2009 | Author: ardhi Add Comment

The attraction of having your own aquarium speaks for itself. It means that you have access to this as your own personal resource to aid relaxation in your own surroundings 24-7, all year round. It can provide you with a very good and interesting hobby which is achievable within most people’s budgets and with limited time and effort required.

One of the many points that folk are inclined to miss is the importance of fish tank care so that the correct cleaning procedure is done to make sure hygiene is in place and be beneficial to your fish. If you don’t take the trouble to do this necessary cleaning chore, you will be putting in danger and finish up having a cloudy fish tank. There is no other factor that has a more important effect and plays an essential part in ensuring that your fish along with other aquatic animals and plants maintain a high level of health and happiness which in turn gives us the benefit of watching them for many years to come.

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Shopping Reptile Aquariums

Published: Apr 10th, 2008 | Author: danny Add Comment

My ball python is a rescue pet and I hate to admit it, but I don’t know very much about taking care of him. I feed him regularly and keep his cage clean and warm, but outside of that I don’t know much else. Luckily for me, he seems healthy and happy nonetheless. The problem came when I smashed one of the glass panels of his aquarium while cleaning it. At this point, since I needed to get a new aquarium, I wasn’t sure if I should get a larger one or not. Fortunately, I found this site that has reviews on reptile aquariums that I used to help me narrow down my choices.

Find the Right Products for Your Fish

Published: Apr 4th, 2008 | Author: danny Add Comment

My son asked for an aquarium for his birthday. Since I know nothing about fish or how to care them, I went to ZooToo to read the reviews of the various products for aquariums. Based on the advice I found there, I figured out that we needed to know what kind of fish to buy first. My son told me what he wanted, then I went back to the site to check out reviews for general fish accessories as well as products specific to fancy guppies. I should have everything in time for his birthday – he’ll be so happy. Thanks to ZooToo, I know I didn’t buy the wrong things, so the fish should live a long time, too.

The Right Aquarium Filter Makes a Difference

Published: Apr 4th, 2008 | Author: danny Add Comment

You’d think that one aquarium filter is as good as the next, but that’s not actually the case. Choosing the right filter has a big impact on the lifespans of your fish. I’ve tried several filters, and wished there was a place I could share my discoveries with others. I found that negative reviews on pet product sites sometimes disappeared. Thanks to ZooToo, I now have a place to post my unbiased reviews of aquarium filters and other fish products. I also created a profile so other users can contact me for advice or join my fish community. I’ve learned a lot from other community members and many members have told me they really appreciated my reviews.