What is Ammonia? A typical waste material found in water is ammonia (NH3). It might come from fish releasing wastes, dead plants that decompose and form ammonia, fish food that goes bad, and so on. Unfortunately, Ammonia pile-up can be fatal for fish. Not only ammonia but also nitrites can be toxic to fish. Nitrites…
Having an outdoor pond can be quite a thrilling experience, especially when you do it properly. However, you need to incorporate the best skills and choices to make this happen. Aquariums, which have become more prevalent in recent times, are among the many fish ponds. Outdoor ponds, however, demand a little bit more attention and…
As we have discussed in the previous article on “How To Care For Betta Fish”, betta fish, or better known as ‘Siamese Fighting Fish’, are known for their aggressive streaks in contrast with their vibrant colored fins and scales. Special instructions on the care are catered to these fishes, especially if a fish keeper, beginning…
Bloodworms are the small red larval stage of the midge fly. Although midge flies are not flesh-eaters, bloodworms are. Bloodworms are popular fish food, especially among fish keepers. These can be bought frozen or alive in markets and pet stores. Bloodworms are ideal fish food, especially if you want to train your pet fishes because…
When I think of keeping fish as pets, I often picture a large aquarium tank. But I’ve found that some fish can actually thrive as well in a fishbowl. The benefits of having a simple fishbowl: While the “one gallon of water per inch of fish” guideline is a useful starting point, it’s not a…