Welcome to My Aquarium and Fish
If you are just delving into the wonderful world of fish then congratulations – you have come to the right place!
My name is Andy and after more than 35 years of keeping fish and setting up numerous aquariums, I have decided to create this website to help those just starting out on their new fish hobby.
On this site, you will find great information on how to set up your first aquarium, what fish to choose, how to decorate your tank as well as essential tips on what equipment you will need to get you started.
I regularly update the blog with more information on aquariums, fish, fish care and all sorts of other topics and ideas related to keeping and maintaining both freshwater and marine fish.
If you have any questions that you would like answered, please feel free to get in touch via the contact page. I will be very happy to post an article relating to your query. That way, everyone gets to benefit!
I trust you enjoy the site and that I can go some way to helping you set up your first aquarium.
Thanks for dropping by.
Andy
Tropical Fish To Add To Your Aquarium
Tropical fish are the desired fish for aquariums today because of their vivid looks and behavior. However to set up a tropical fish aquarium, you should remember that these fish are used to living in sea water and have to adjust to live in an aquarium.
However as it is not easy to recreate the best environment for tropical fish, you have to carefully choose tropical fish that can survive in an aquarium. Moreover, there are some fish that will never live together.
Betta fishes and Cichlids
Betta fish are popular and easy to look after. However the male fish can get aggressive and have to be segregated. While male and female fish may fight, two females may be kept together.
Betta fish are carnivorous and can tolerate various types of food like brine shrimp and blood worms. So experiment to find out which food your fish prefer.
Cichlids or the family of angelfish with a triangular fin shape are another popular tropical fish. These fish are easy to keep and feed and can be carnivorous, omnivorous or herbivorous.
The discus fish is also a member of the cichlid family but are hard to keep. As they cannot tolerate unfavorable conditions, you have to constantly monitor the water temperature, acidity and cleanliness of the aquarium.
Tropical Fish Bottom-feeders
Catfish are also known as bottom-feeders and help keep an aquarium clean as they control the algae problem of the aquarium. Most fish tolerate catfish and don’t consider them a threat. Thus catfish can be added to aquariums with other fish instead of putting them in a tank on their own.
Besides these main tropical fish, there are other varieties like the Blue Gourami, the goldfish, the Butterfly Loach, the Black Moor Goldfish, Rainbows, Barbs and Danios that you can add to your tropical aquarium.
There are actually hundreds of tropical fish with different colors that you can add to your aquarium. However just make sure the fish can adjust themselves to the aquarium environment before adding them.
The Use of a Refugium Protein Skimmer
A Tropical Refugium protein skimmer is used to maintain water quality in the aquarium. They often include rock and sand, macro algae, and scavengers known as “clean up crew” including snails, and worms. These forms of natural biological filtration can be combined with a protein skimmer to complete a very efficient water filtration system. Read More…
How to Make Your Betta Fish Tanks A Perfect Home for Your Betta Collection
Betta are small and colourful freshwater fish. They have a distinct feature of breathing atmospheric air which differentiates them from other fish. This feature enables them to live in any type of atmosphere, in which other fish can’t survive. When setting up your Betta fish tanks it is worth keeping in mind that Bettas are swimming lovers. This means, even though they are small in size, they will require a spacious aquarium, where they can swim freely. Read More…
The Different Types of Tropical Fish Food
Fish make great pets but you need to take special care of the food you give them. Fish food provides essential nutrients to the fish and keeps them healthy and energetic.
Manufactured Fish Food
There are two types of food you can get for your tropical fish, manufactured fish food and natural fish food. Most people who have an aquarium like the manufatured variety. This fish food comes in the form of tablet, pellet or flakes. Pellets tend to be used for bottom feeders as they sink to the tank bed fairly quickly. Flakes are used for top feeders as they float on the water for a while before becoming saturated and sinking. Read More…
What Titanium Aquarium Heaters Can Do For Your Tank
As a person who is maintaining a tropical fish tank or a reef tank, or as a person who is just getting started with your aquarium setup, you have undoubtedly learned that keeping the proper temperature for your tank is absolutely vital. The rewards of a salt water aquarium are many, but there are important requirements to consider. One of the primary things to purchase for a tropical fish tank or a reef tank is one of the Titanium Aquarium Heaters made especially for the size of tank you are using. Read More…
Corner Fish Tanks for Beginners
When you have made the decision to start an aquarium in your home, or perhaps give a fish tank as a gift to a family member, then there are some points that you need to consider. You need to decide whether to keep cold, warm or salt water fish, the size of the aquarium and of course the shape of the tank. Although traditional fish bowls are round, corner fish tanks are great and functional for many homes. Read More…
Aquatic Antibiotics
Aquatic antibiotics is a topic all fish owners should be familiar with. Diseases can easily spread in your aquarium. Treating the affected fish immediately is essential to preventing others from becoming infected. There are a few things you should know about using antibiotics in your aquarium. Read More…
Setting Up A Saltwater Aquarium
Before setting up a saltwater aquarium, you need to research and understand the basics like type of fish to keep, as well as how to setup and maintain the aquarium.
The general rule is to purchase a big tank because marine fish are used to a large space and will not adapt well to a small space. Your saltwater aquarium should be made of glass, as well as the lid, because if you use metal or aluminum it can corrode when in contact with the salt in the water and could be toxic to your fish or corals. Read More…