Plants are of great benefit. Plants are an oxygen source. Some species are purely decorative, and some provide shelter for fry, and invertebrates. Many fish species need plants as plant foods. For some fish, this is only additional top dressing, while for others the main type of food. In the nutrition of many fish in […]
The accelerated movement of the gills is almost always a sign that the fish has something wrong. Often this is one of the first signs of an impending serious problem. Far breathing is a sign of hypoxia, t. e. It shows that the fish cannot get the required amount of oxygen if it breathes at […]
For some species of fish, this is completely normal behavior. In nature, most of our aquarium fish are included in the menu of their larger relatives and other predators. Therefore, hiding for them is an instinctive way of self -preservation. If the fish are provided with suitable secluded places, they will dare, feel safe and […]
Already our grandfathers, forced to be satisfied with the housing of cold-water fish, considered snails “Sanitary inspection”, exterminating algae, as well as processing excessive remains of food. In addition, they eat fish corpses and thus make sure that the toxic substances do not accumulate in the aquarium. For keeping in cold-water aquariums, in addition to […]
The longest road – During their journey from the Baltic to Sargass Sea, European eels overcome the path of long 7500 km . The largest flock – The flock of herring totaled 3 billion fish. Fish long -liver – Whale shark lives near 70 years. Specimens of large American crayfish have an age about 50 […]
This usually means that the duct at some point disconnected from the pump or broke the vibrator pump membrane. In this case, you should definitely have another membrane in stock and replace it as soon as possible. If the pump reel is out of order, you need to purchase a new pump. If you use […]
Of course, the aquarist will not be able to recreate the natural atmosphere in the aquarium, but nevertheless, the fish needs at least a partial imitation of natural conditions. Good results in the housing of fish are achieved in aquariums in which the main features characteristic of fish habitats are imitated. Many species of fish […]
Soil is one of the most important components in the aquarium with plants. On the one hand, plant roots grow in it, on the other, plants receive nutrients from it. It should be noted that partially plants receive them from the water (for example, K, Ca, Mg should be present in water). The presence of […]
For some fish – for example, catfish and bindings – rest at the bottom or even lying on the side – this is a completely normal phenomenon. Some fish, active in the daytime (for example, many cichlids), usually after the onset of darkness rest at the bottom. In cases where lying down at the bottom […]
There are several possible reasons why the fish can have an abnormally swollen body or a swollen belly. Dropsy. At the same time, bloating is often accompanied by scales, which make fish similar to pine cones. Bloating Malawi. It affects only East African cichlids that incubate eggs in the mouth. The stomach can swell in […]