Mechanical filtration in an aquarium is the removal of particles the hobbyist can see. These particles include fish feces and uneaten food. This is what most beginners think is the most important type of filtration. It is relatively unimportant.
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How to Create Your Own Biotope Aquarium
Every aquarist’s goal is to provide their fish with the perfect conditions in which to thrive and create a beautiful aquarium that’s pleasing to the viewer. In recent years, the trend has moved toward creating biotope aquariums.So, what is a biotope aquarium, and how do you create one? What is a Biotope Aquarium? All fish […]
Innovative Smart Reef system that supports aquarium management
Reef Factory introduces an entire line of smart products designed for marine aquaristics. The innovative Smart Reef System safeguards the aquarium and fish!
Xenopus laevis – What’s That?
Xenopus laevis – What’s That? Their common name will tell you more: African clawed frog.
Cichlid Conservation in Uganda
The Lake Victoria Species Survival Plan represents an organized effort by North American zoos and public aquariums to conserve as much of the diversity of the endemic cichlids therein as possible.
Communication between Pterophyllum or how Angels talk
Communication between Pterophyllum happens in 3 ways. There is a chemical, acoustical and visual way of communication by means of smell, movement or distinct colouring of bands.
Aquarium and fish during your vacation: make preparations in time
How do you take care of your Aquarium and fish during your vacation? In this article we will give tips and tricks about the preparation, instructions, feeding, lighting and much more!
Help a fish broke my aquarium thermometer – Don’t panic!
What should you do if your aquarium thermometer is broken and the content has ended up in your aquarium? First of all: Don’t panic! Most thermometers used in aquariums do not contain any harmful substances!
Catfish: Understanding these scavengers
With more than 2200 species does the group of catfishes represent a large amount of different species some with the most extraordinary adaptions.
The Central Scene – North & Central American Cichlid Keeping
Lee Nuttalls magazine The Central Cichlid unfortunately only saw 8 editions but provided lots of good quality information and images about North and Central American cichlids. The 8 editions can now be seen online as an ebook.
