The ideal solution is daily renewal of a small amount, with the help of a drip (see page 256). This technique is becoming more common among experienced aquarists. It requires a special installation, and above all an overflow for the aquarium - equipment which is not readily available in every case. However, many fishkeepers find […]
People who live with aquarists dread siphoning time, as it often leads to floods! The pipes can be too flexible, with a tendency to slip out of the aquarium or the container for the siphoned water. The trick is to get hold of a washing machine draining pipe or a snorkel, and slide the […]
Changing the water Partial water changes, at regular intervals, are one of the keys to success in fishkeeping. The combination of this operation with siphoning eliminates both assorted detritus and some of the nitrates which eventually accumulate. The clear water that is introduced supplies some mineral elements and provides a stimulus for the aquarium: the […]
Looking after the bed An assortment of debris piles up on the bed: fish excreta, bits of plants, surplus food, and sometimes, in a quiet corner, even fish corpses. All this disrupts not only the visual harmony but also the balance of the tank as more oxygen is required to degrade this debris. These are […]
Cleaning the panes The glass panes of the aquarium can accumulate green or brown algae (page 194), calcium, or biological deposits (bacteria and non-pathogenic micro-organisms). These deposits vary from one aquarium to the next and do not in themselves represent any danger to fish - the damage sustained by an aquarium through a dirty front […]
Checking the equipment You must also keep a close watch on the systems for lighting, heating, aeration, and filtration. As regards the lighting, make sure that the electrical contacts do not get rusty (especially with salt water). In the aeration system, the small lozenge which filters the air needs to be changed twice a year. […]
Discus Fish Breeders - Bad water can cause problems unnoticeable to even the most discerning eye, so it is important to monitor its quality regularly. In both fresh and sea water, three main parameters have to be monitored: the temperature, the pH, and the nitrites. Additionally, in sea water, the density must be fish […]
MAINTENANCE The equilibrium of an aquarium is fragile and can rapidly be disrupted if a few simple rules are contravened. The first of these rules requires a daily inspection of the tank and its occupants, at feeding time, for example. In this way you can detect any sickness, worrying fish behavior, or an abnormal water […]
Although an aquarium constitutes a self-contained environment, it nevertheless evolves: fish get bigger and reproduce, while plants grow. Similarly, the water undergoes changes that may not always be visible - the nitrate concentration increases but the mineral salts depleate- which is why it is important to analyze it regularly discus fish breederes. As for the […]
Discus (Symphysodon spp.) are a genus of three species of freshwater cichlid fishes native to the Amazon River basin. Discus are popular as aquarium fish and their aquaculture in several countries in Asia is a major industry.Discus are shy and generally peaceful aquarium inhabitants. They are sensitive to stress and disturbance or lack of protection. […]