Just as food is essential to our health and well being, it is equally important to our friends in the fish world There are many different types of fish food on the market today

It's really pretty amazing to us how many hobbyists out there are unaware that most major aquarium manufacturers name their products by market accepted standard sizes, rather than by actual capacity This practice is very much like your local lumber yard or hardware store calling a piece of wood that is 1

We often use the phrase “acclimating your fish” when making a purchase at the local pet shop This is basically the correct term for moving the fish into a new aquarium environment, that may have different water parameters than the source tank at the store

The terms "water garden" and "garden pond" are often used to mean the same thing A garden pond normally contains plants and fish like goldfish, while a water garden will contain a variety of aquatic plants and may contain fish typically like gold fish

Our readers may not know this, but there are actually over 180 species of Corydoras in the world today, with about 20 or so species that regularly appear for sale at your local fish stores Because the care of the different species is so similar, and the only main difference is in the fish's markings, we have included a general entry for all available species rather than the individual varieties

Once you’ve completed all of your homework, picked out your aquarium and all of it's accessories, select a suitable spot in the room It would be wise not to locate your tank too close to a window

The Oscar cichlid has always been a very popular cichlid among aquarists, as it is an extremely intelligent creature that can and will interact with it's keeper With proper care and attention, an Oscar fish can turn into a true pet

Setting Up Your Aquarium Now that you have selected your equipment, follow these simple steps for assembly and proper installation: 1) Aquarium and Aquarium Materials You must first thoroughly rinse out the inside of the aquarium to be used Next, you'll need to wash all aquarium gravel, rocks, and ornaments to be used

Maintenance: If you have an external biological filter on your pond, let it continue to run until there is the chance that the outlet water flow might freeze If you shut the filter down, let the water drain from it either via siphon effect or from the drain plug

Choosing The Right Liner For Your New Garden Pond There are many different types of liners that can be used for your pond Pre-formed plastic ones are sturdy, durable, and relatively easy to install but do not allow you to customize your pond

Scheduled preventative maintenance for your saltwater or freshwater aquarium can be made much easier by following these simple guidelines With just a little maintenance work done every day, this will keep your fish and aquarium environment clean and healthy