To describe the aquarium nitrogen cycle, it all begins in the presence of ammonia, either by adding a pure ammonia solution specifically made for aquariums, or organic waste or by adding live fish into a newly set up fish tank.
Culturing infusoria is common practice for most aquarists attempting to breed small species of fish, which is used to provide a source of live food for a newly hatched fish fry that is typically too small to feed on commercially available foods.
To determine the right method to adjust your aquarium pH levels, you will need to fully understand what can cause an increase and decrease in pH. Otherwise, you may end up fighting an uphill battle.
Aquarium KH levels, or rather alkalinity, control the water's ability to buffer acids that are constantly created by different reactions taking place inside an aquarium. Knowing the GH, KH, and pH levels of your tap water will help you keep healthy fish, plants, invertebrates, and corals.
Every body of water has millions of microorganisms that break down organic matter and the numerous compounds that are generated during the process. These compounds are then further broken down and recycled in an endless cycle. A process that we must recreate when figuring out how to cycle an aquarium.
Improper acclimation often leads to the spread of disease, increased stress, and loss of life among your newly purchased pet fish and your aquarium's inhabitants. Acclimating new fish using a safe method such as drip acclimation can significantly mitigate these risks.
The giant danio (Devario aequipinnatus) is a large, highly active freshwater schooling fish that can be seen constantly swimming throughout the aquarium. As a social species, giant danios should be kept in groups of at least six, with larger groups preferred when aquarium size permits.
Rosy barbs (Pethia conchonius) are hardy, active shoaling fish native to South Asia. Mature males can develop a deep red coloration, while females and non-breeding males are generally more silver, gold or olive in appearance. Their tolerance of a broad range of water chemistry makes them suitable for newer aquarists, but their shoal size, swimming space and relatively cool temperature preference must still be planned carefully.
GenusSpeciesBeginnerRarityPuntigrusTetrazona✅Very CommonPethiaNigrofasciata✅UncommonBarbodesSemifasciolatus✅CommonSahyadriaDenisonii✅CommonPuntiusTitteya✅Very CommonDesmopuntiusPentazona❌UncommonOliotiusOligolepis✅Uncommon
Selective breeding has produced a wide range of colors, patterns, and phenotypes among the many types of barb fish available in the aquarium trade today. Depending on the species or...
Tiger barbs are widely available throughout the aquarium hobby and have been selectively bred to produce several distinct color and fin varieties, including green, albino, gold, platinum, black marble, and red forms.
Tiger barbs are widely available throughout the aquarium hobby and have been selectively bred to produce several distinct color and fin varieties, including green, albino, gold, platinum, black marble, and red forms.
Tiger barbs are widely available throughout the aquarium hobby and have been selectively bred to produce several distinct color and fin varieties, including green, albino, gold, platinum, black marble, and red forms.
