The male clownfish will dance up and down in front of the female (also known as clownfish waggle). They will also start to clean their selected rock by robustly biting it. The spawning itself usually occurs in the afternoon or early evening. Once the spawning is complete (within several hours) the male takes on responsibility for attending them, whereas the female acts as protector of the eggs and supervisor of her male.The spawning is likely to be occurred again at intervals More |
As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool water, the excess protein is excreted as ammonia from the gills. The microscopic organisms that make up the biological filter (and consume ammonia) alsMore |
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Aquarium additives are used to make new water safe for aquaria and to adjust the chemistry of water. There are two general categories of additives: water conditioners used to make the raw tap water safe for aquaria, and dry or liquid compounds that are used to adjust the pH, hardness and alkalinity of an aquarium.Water conditioners are necessary if you live in a municipal area where tap water is treated to remove bacteria, algae and other microorganisms and contaminants. Water conditioners should al More | | .. no detectable ammonia, nitrites; low nitrates (less than 10ppm), low phosphate (PO4, less than 0.05 mg/l), high redox (up to 425), elevated calcium (ideally 400-475 mg/l), pH 8.0-8.4, alkalinity 2.5-5 meq/l, near-saturation oxygen (generally about 7 mg/l)... Here is a brief review of filtration types employed for reef use, with my comments on their suitability, and current More |
This is not recommended because of the extra stress involved in netting, transporting, and re-acclimating the fish to the new environment. However, if you dont have a choice, and need to bring your fish inside for the winter, be sure to have an aquarium air pump or small fountain to provide oxygenation. The fish should be fed infrequently, if at all, depending on the water temperature. pH, ammonia and nitrite, which shMore |
African Cichlid Care The methods of care for African Cichlids can vary, and it is vital that beginners to learn how to maintain ideal aquarium conditions. Once you have created the ideal environment for your African Cichlids, you may refer to the following guidelines for maintaining their nutritional ....
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