http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com Exploring the Wonders of Home Aquarium Fish Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you are a beginner fish hobbyist and you’re unsure that your new-found passion would take root, it’s best to start with a smaller-sized tank. If everything goes well, you could upgrade to a larger tank later on. However, upgrading will not be just a matter of buying a bigger tank. ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/aquarium-supplies/beginners-guides-on-buying-an-aquarium-tank/ Q. A month ago, I bought a 3” x 4” x 2” fiberglass tank, complete with a filter system that comprises three compartments. I am keeping a dozen small koi in this tank. I added some floating plants to the tank, but removed them subsequently because their roots dropped off ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/aquarium-supplies/what-are-the-factors-that-cause-new-tank-syndrome/ Here is the seventh installment of common aquarium terms which covers the alphabet S to Z. Salinity: A measurement of the mass of all the dissolved salts in a given mass of solution. It is usually expressed as parts per thousand (ppt) and used to determine the salt level in a ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/aquarium-supplies/what-are-the-common-aquarium-terms-you-need-to-know-part-7/ Budding fish hobbyists are often bombarded by the variety of test kits available in the aquarium stores. Many would question their necessity and functions. It is possible to have a healthy tank without using a single test kit. However, test kits are useful when you suspect something is not quite right ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/aquariums/are-test-kits-necessary/ Q. I am interested in keeping luohan. What is the minimum tank size I should keep it in? Buy a good fish. As the luo han is a territorial species, keep only one fish per tank. If you want to bring out the best in your fish, get a tank at ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/aquarium-fish/luohan-for-beginners-what-you-need-to-know/ Q. I found white spots on one of my luohan, and this infection has spread to the rest of my fish. What type of medication should I use? Will installing a heater help to remedy the bacterial infection? White spot is a disease that is common in luohan. The infection is ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/health-care/how-to-treat-ich-on-luohan/ Koi are elegant and beautiful, however many don’t realize that Koi are surprisingly hardy and have an average lifespan of 25 to 35 years. Some people still think koi are just big goldfish. On the contrary, these beauties are descended from the common carp, and came about as a result ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/aquarium-fish/what-you-should-know-about-keeping-an-auspicious-fish-like-koi/ Fish suffering from stress are more susceptible to infections and diseases. They are many factors that can cause your fish to become stressed. Common causes are incorrect or fluctuating water conditions, particularly in pH, temperature, excessive levels of toxins like nitrite, ammonia or hydrogen sulfide (mainly due to poor filtration) ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/aquarium-equipment/does-your-aquarium-have-the-right-temperature-ph-oxygen-and-toxicity-levels/ Q. I have just bought a two-feet-long aquarium and two luohans. The filter I am using is a power head pump and it doesn’t seem to be able to get rid of all the waste products. Can you recommend a pump that will work more effectively? The standard filter can only ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/aquarium-equipment/which-type-of-aquarium-filter-is-best-for-luohan/ Here is the sixth installment of common aquarium terms which covers the alphabet F to L. Mechanical Filtration: The trapping of particulate material from aquarium water by straining the water through a pad, sponge or other media, and the subsequent removal and cleaning of the media. Nitrate (NO3-): A form of nitrogen ... http://www.aquariumfishwonders.com/aquarium-supplies/what-are-the-common-aquarium-terms-you-need-to-know-part-6/