Betta fish care

Betta is a popular tank fish and its maintenance is least painful. However, it does need care and you must be observant about its heath. A sick Betta is easy to spot since naturally the fish is very active and vibrant. If you have had the fish for a while you will be able to spot immediately when they are unwell.

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Aquarium Snails - Pets or Pests?

Have you ever suddenly looked into your fish tank and noticed a bunch of little black things crawling around which, upon further inspection, revealed themselves to be tiny little snails? You probably wondered where the heck these things came from and what you should do with them. It's most likely that these little aquarium snails have hitched a ride in an aquarium plant you recently purchased and, while these can be terrible pests, there are other types of snails that can be quite beneficial to your fish tank as well as fun to look at.

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Common diseases of tropical fish and what to do concerning them

While tropical fish can be a wonderful hobby that many people take pleasure in, they also can be susceptible to diseases that if not caught early on can lead to early death of the fish and danger of it spreading to other fish in the same environment. Even though there are literally hundreds of diseases that tropical fish can acquire, there is usually only a handful that most owners have to be on the watch for. Let’s look at some of them and help you recognize how to identify them.
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Adding the Bala Shark to your fish tank

The Bala Shark, scientific name Balantiocheilos Melanopterus, isn't really an actual shark but was named as such because of its appearance, which features silver coloring and tall dorsal fins. They make an excellent addition to an aquarium due in part to their mild-temperament as well as their beauty and grace. These energetic fish also form gorgeous schools and are compatible with several different tank mates to add an interesting variety to your aquarium.

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Add those supplements

Saltwater aquariums compared to freshwater ones need far more attention to maintain them; especially if you want the tropical fish in the tank to remain healthy. You have to be aware that certain minerals and nutrients that are in the water which the fish need will eventually, over time become less, and so supplements will need to be added to your saltwater aquariums to replenish them.
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Crucial saltwater aquarium supplies

Saltwater aquarium supplies are essential if you want the integrity of the tank in which you keep your tropical fish is maintained and to ensure that they live lives that are healthy and happy. There are certain saltwater aquarium supplies which one needs and which are critical and should only be of the highest quality possible.

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