Biorb fish tanks are created with one particular strength in mind that is to make retaining aquarium fish as straightforward as possible. With hundreds of distinct aquariums offered on the industry with thousands of diverse gadgets like filters and lights you'll find almost unlimited possibilities with regards to setting up an aquarium of your own.Being mindful of this the creators intended their Biorb selection of fish tanks to come with almost...more
When people started to keep fishes in captivity for aesthetic reasons (the little creatures have that universal, mesmerizing appeal to people simply by swimming around) some 4,500 years or so ago, things were simpler. They used natural rocks and sand and plants to decorate their ponds for their pets. Today, with all the modern devices to enhance the visual ambiance inside an aquarium, there grew some controversy on the proper use of...more
There are three methods of keeping Magnesium, Alkalinity, and Calcium supplements to the correct levels in a reef aquarium. These are: Manual addition of off the shelf additives, The use of a Calcium reactor and kalk stirrer, or the "balling lite" Method. But whats the best method for you?The first method is probably the best method to start with. It will familiarize you with supplement addition to a lightly stocked reef aquarium with a few LPS and SPS corals and wont cost you a small fortune to maintain good water parameters. After some time with growth and increased stocking you will notice the increased consumption of these important supplements with increasing cost.The use of a calcium reactor and kalk stirrer is a very effective way of maintaining calcium and alkalinity. The problem with this method is the outlay of the equipment, and unless you have a large aquarium (500 litre plus) highly stocked with LPS and SPS corals demanding high consumption of supplements. I just think the outlay is not justified."Balling lite" is becoming the most popular method of supplement addition for small and medium sized reef aquarium. Simply using balling salts of chemicals used...more
Here is an approximate pricing of fish tanks and aquarium kits and equipments to guide you in your shopping for products either online or at your nearby pet shop. Rates of products for the fish-keeping hobby differ in terms of size, dimensions, shape, style, materials and manufacturers. For example, a glass aquarium is relatively...more
In forests around the world, the rainforest, steppes, deserts and savannas or regions of grassland lying between equatorial forests and dry deserts is home to thousand species of tropical fish. This refers to all cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates that breathe through their gills or by special breathing system that allows them to take...more
Being a house for live freshwater fish of any species, an innovative yet natural approach to cleaning the water in our fish tank is done through the use of a filter. Filters are manufactured pieces of equipment whose purpose is to clean the water in a fish tank and keep the water clean. There are many differnet types of filters and many brands of filters, but they all serve the same purpose which is to handle the bacteria and toxins that attack our fish tank. The filter helps to create a balanced ecosystem within our tank much like the ecosystem in nature and like any ecosystem, a balance for breathing in and breathing out is very important. To inhale is to take in oxygen integral to the functions of other organs and of course to exhale is to get rid of waste. There are three known major filtration systems for freshwater aquariums: Biological, Mechanical and Chemical. To study the how-about of each system and utilize them in the right manner is very crucial in maintaining your own aquarium at home or in the office. Manufactured filters nowadays are especially created for any of these three main types of filtration.There are three basic types of filtration I will...more
Are you a budding aquarist? For a successful start, you may ask yourself: Can I attend to a small or large one? Can I opt for classic look or a rather contemporary one? Can I go cheap or expensive? Details below are basic information on...more
How often do you need to change the water of your tank without harming your fish in the process? An aquarist does not have to wait for one's aquarium to become cloudy white to gray or one's pets sticking their heads out more often to the surface to...more
The history of the city of Bangalore in the state of Karnataka dates back to the 16th century. Since then it has evolved into a technologically advanced, high flying city in India and at one time became popular as the Silicon Valley of India. Amidst...more
As we as human society begin to evolve and apperciate the world around us, man also started to learn how to appreciate the finer points in life. The gauge is usually the things he gathers to enjoy his new-found leisure time. One of them included...more
How is the balance for breathing in and breathing out made possible in an artificial ecosystem and yet have a semi-natural atmosphere for the presence of live freshwater fish? Like in any ecosystem, to inhale is to take in oxygen integral to the...more
The vast rainforest, steppes, deserts and savannas or regions of grassland lying between equatorial forests and dry deserts is home to thousand species of tropical fish. This refers to all cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates that breathe through their...more