Water Garden Algae Control Green Pond? Water Garden Algae Control- What is the number one problem in water gardening? Algae. Whether it’s “green water” or filamentous “blanket weed,” water gardeners hate it and want it gone – now! There are so many approaches to algae control. Some say “go natural.” Others recommend chemical treatment. What […]
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Aquarium Tips Aquarium Tips – Here are some tips on keeping your aquarium: All plain & custom made aquariums are sold with polystyrene. This must be placed underneath the aquarium otherwise the aquarium can crack or cause stress on the silicone joints. The aquarium must be placed on a completely level surface otherwise stress cracks
Bearded Dragon Information Bearded Dragon Information. There are two types of Bearded Dragons kept in New Zealand. One is the Inland Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps), and the other is the Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata). The Inland Bearded Dragon is from inland west New South Wales and Queensland, hates humidity, and loves a very hot
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Breeding Goldfish Breeding Goldfish. The breeding season for the goldfish is in the late spring and early summer. In New Zealand goldfish will generally spawn anytime form early September through to late February. Usually goldfish are over 8 cm long before the sex is recognizable and they will breed. Males will get “nuptial tubercles” on
What causes diatoms, filamentous & Algae? What causes diatoms, filamentous & Algae? – Nitrogen is considered the limiting factor for algal growth in salt water, while phosphorus is the limiting factor in fresh water. Under optimal conditions heterotrophic bacteria can double their population in 20 minutes; algae take about 24 hours. The bacteria also have
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What is Competitive Exclusion What is Competitive Exclusion – The concept of reducing pathogens in a natural way is not particularly new, but the ability to perform the task has only recently been possible. The natural way to reduce pathogens is to “competitively exclude” them from the vital elements they require to grow and multiply.
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Water Gardens Water Gardens. When autumn arrives, there is a whole range of jobs which need to be done in the garden, and it is all too easy to forget the pond. Yet if you don´t take a few essential precautions now, you may loose most of your fish and some of your plants as
Washing Aquarium Substrates Washing Aquarium Substrates. A common complaint of many substrates is that they tend to cloud up water when first setting up a tank. This clouding can be mitigated by filling the tank slowly or adding water over a dish so it does not stir the gravel., If it is important that clouding
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Saltwater Protein Skimmers Saltwater Protein Skimmers. Marine aquarium inhabitants produce waste substances, the quantity depends on the livestock and the feeding. By means of an effective skimming system, organic waste matter, the so-called DOCs (Dissolved Organic Carbons), can be removed. To mention but a few, these are substances such as proteins, cellulose, dead cell substances
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REEVES TURTLE CHINEMYS REEVESI REEVES TURTLE CHINEMYS REEVESI. The Reeve’s Turtle comes from mainland China and Japan, where it is poached for food to near extinction and is now classed as threatened. Hot House Turtles is proud to support Save The Asian Turtle Species, where it is hoped that one day Reeve’s Turtles will be
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Hollywood Fish Farm Turtle Care Sheet Hollywood Fish Farm Turtle Care Sheet. Red Eared Turtles make a fun and interesting pet – Here is some info on keeping Red Eared Turtles: Aquarium Size: We recommend that you get the largest aquarium you can either afford or accommodate as turtles can grow quite large and at
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Saltwater Marine Reef Aquariums Saltwater Marine Reef Aquariums. The Marine aquarium environment is relatively well defined and reflects the various salt formulations on the market. The principal factors that need to be managed are pH, alkalinity, ionic integrity, trace supplementation, stress, and the avoidance of chlorine and chloramine. When selecting a salt mix, avoid those accompanied
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Malawi Rift Lake African Cichlids Malawi Rift Lake African Cichlids. Malawian fish come from Lake Malawi in Africa. Malawi is one of the great rift lakes of Africa. Malawi was created by the continent of Africa pulling apart. It is one of the lakes in Africa that is known for its diverse cichlid population, and
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Keeping Pond Water Clear Oh, say, can you see your fish? Keeping Pond Water Clear. When fish and plants are added to a newly established pond, the environment is serene and natural looking and the water crystal clear. In time, however, the water can become cloudy and murky – so murky, in fact, you may
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Hatching Brine Shrimp Artemia How to Hatch Brine Shrimp Hatching Brine Shrimp Artemia. Freshly hatched brine shrimp eggs are one of the best foods available for fish fry, reef tanks and small aquatic organisms because they provide proteins and fatty acids which accelerate growth and increase survival. As you will soon discover, nothing stimulates the
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Aquarium Relocation Aquarium Relocation. What is the best way to make a house move as easy and as safe for your fish as possible? Moving house can be a very stressful experience not only for us but for our fish as well. The following is a brief description which highlights the key areas to concentrate
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Fire Bellied Newt Care Sheet Fire Bellied Newt Care Sheet. Fire Bellied Newts are the next best thing to a lizard or turtle – but easier to keep!! Read on for more info….. Common names: There are two kinds of Fire-Bellied Newt that are readily available in the pet trade: Japanese Fire-Bellied Newt: Cynops pyrrhogaster
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Aquarium Filtration Importance Why Filtration for Aquariums? Aquarium Filtration Importance. Aquariums are really artificial homes for our fish, these confined spaces without freely running water and proportionality a extremely high numbers of fish per litre of water require the support of technology to maintain conditions in which fish can survive and flourish. All fish produce
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Aquarium Fish Feeding Tips Aquarium Fish Feeding Tips – A few guide lines for feeding your fish Identify feeding requirements of species kept (herbivores, omnivores, etc.) Allow a minimum 30 minutes period after lights are turned on and 30 minutes before lights are turned off before feeding. Feed fish approximately 1-2 times daily (mimic the
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Discus Freshwater Aquarium Kings Discus Freshwater Aquarium Kings. Discus have long been know as the “King of the Aquarium” The discus is native to the Amazon and its tributaries. The discus is currently recognized as having two species and five subspecies: • Symphysodon discus discus-Heckel Discus • Symphysodon discus willischwartzi-Blue Faced Heckel Discus • Symphysodon
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Seachem Cupramine Medication Seachem Cupramine Medication. An indepth article on Seachem Cupramine Medication, a copper treatment for Oodinium, Cryptocaryon, Amyloodinium, Ichthyophthirius, and other external parasites in fish COPPER IS THE PREFERRED AGENT FOR THE ERADICATION OF: Oodinium, Cryptocaryon, Amyloodinium, Ichthyophthirius, and other external parasites in fish. Soluble copper salts dissociate in water; copper then precipitates as
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Eastern Water Dragon Care Sheet Eastern Water Dragon Care Sheet. The Eastern Water Dragon (Physignathus lesueurii lesueurii) is from Eastern Coast of Australia. They are tolerant of humidity and cooler temperatures. The Eastern Water Dragon is hardy, not much of a fussy eater, and loves bathing in water. They must be provided a good sized
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Ultra Violet Sterilizer Functions Ultra Violet Sterilizer Functions. The clean, quiet and efficient way to a healthy aquarium or garden pond. Maintaining fish in an aquarium or a pond requires that the artificial environment be held in a stable condition, free of both organic and inorganic pollutants. The water should be well oxygenated, lighted and
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Rift Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids Rift Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids. Tanganyikan fish come from Lake Tanganyika in Africa. Tanganyika is one of the great rift lakes of Africa. Tanganyika was created by the continent of Africa pulling apart. It is one of the lakes in Africa that is known for it’s diverse cichlid population, and unique water
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Snake Neck Turtle Care Sheet Snake Neck Turtle Care Sheet. The Snake Neck Turtle CHELODINA LONGICOLLIS (or Side neck Turtle as it is sometimes referred to) is native to Australia’s eastern coast from Victoria in the south to Rockhampton in the north. It’s identified by it’s grey/black body, black carapace (brown in younger specimens) and
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Red Eared Turtle Care Sheet Red Eared Turtle Care Sheet. TRACHEMYS SCRIPTA ELEGANS. The Red-eared Turtle is the most common fresh water turtle in the world. It iseasily identified with it’s read marking on the ears. The female Red-eared Turtle grows to approximately 25cm long in the shell, and males 15 – 18cm. Like the
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