An aquarium filtration system is an important component of a healthy fish tank. An efficient aquarium filter will help maintain good water quality in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. They can help tremendously in maintaining water parameters in between regular water changes. Without a filtration system, you would probably be required to do a lot …
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There are many different species of fish, and they can be broadly categorized into freshwater fish and saltwater fish. Many freshwater fish can be found in rivers and lakes. Saltwater fish are found in the ocean. Together, there are over 30,000 different species of fish, and many new species are being discovered each year. This …
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There are many different types of fish food on the market today. They come in many different shapes and sizes. However, not all fish food may be suitable for your fish. It is important to recognize the right type of food for your fish. Fish feed is a very important topic for multiple reasons. First, …
Grindal Worms, Enchytraeus buchholzi, are annelid worms that are great for feeding fish fry. Grindal worms were first isolated from White Worms by Mrs. Morton Grindal in Solna, Sweden, in the 1950s. This is surprising, considering how different Grindal Worms are compared to White Worms. As you can see from the photo of one of …
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White Worms, Enchytraeus albidus, are commonly cultured by aquarists as a form of fish food, more specifically, live fish food. A white worm culture can be used to feed a wide variety of fish fry and smaller adult fish species. They are also fed to newts, salamanders, and some frogs. When the white worms are …
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There are many types of koi food on the market offered by many different brands and manufacturers. Since there are so many options available, it can certainly be confusing especially for new koi owners. In order to understand what to feed and how to feed your koi, it is important to understand the needs of …
Feeding koi is enjoyable, and many koi owners consider feeding the most enjoyable aspect of owning koi fish. As soon as you walk towards the pond, the koi will gather around you in hopes of getting a treat. Many find feeding koi fish a relaxing activity. While feeding koi can be entertaining, keep in mind …
At 226 years old, koi Hanako was the oldest koi fish ever recorded. Koi Hanako was a beautiful scarlet-colored female Higoi in Japan. Her name Hanako is translated as “flower girl” in Japanese. In 1751, Hanako was born in the first year of Horeki, in Japan’s middle of the Tokugawa Era. Hanako died on July …
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