My Aquarium Fish

A protein skimmer, also known as a foam fractionator, is an excellent nutrient export tool for the saltwater aquarium. This is the main reason it has become so popular. They work 24/7 and constantly remove unwanted organics, oils and proteins that will otherwise lead to unwanted problematic algae outbreaks taking over your tank. These organics, if allowed to accumulate, can also kill corals or at least make it very difficult for them to grow and thrive.

So if you're reading this, I'm going to make the (hopefully) safe assumption that on some level you're considering getting a Betta fish. Which is awesome, because every year more and more people get turned onto this fun pet keeping hobby that us fortunate ones have known about for years. Keeping a Betta is very rewarding but it's important that you start out on the right foot! In this article, I'm going to go over three extremely important steps you'll want to take in your pre-Betta preparations to make sure that your first experience with Betta fish care is a successful one!

Cichlid breeding can be quite an interesting process to see. You can see the different behaviour and distinctive colour changes in these fish during the time of cichlid breeding which is quite a fascinating show. The breeding process of cichlids allows for you to see the way these beautiful fish lay their eggs, protect them, and then care for them.

There are different types of breeders in the cichlids based on which you can decide how to best help these fish with breeding.

The different types of cichlid breeding can be classified as below:

There are a vast number of different tropical fish tanks and aquarium equipment to choose from for which can be daunting even for someone that may have kept fish before. Many people think that it would be a good idea to start with a very small tank but this is not always the best way to start. Small tanks require constant maintenance and the water condition can be difficult to keep to a good standard to keep fish healthy, in addition they can be easily overstocked. Therefore, a medium to large tank that is at least 60 centimetres long by 30 centimetres wide is a good size to aim for.

Being a cichlid fish owner, there will most likely come a time when you notice a diseased fish. This disease could be brought into the aquarium by a new fish, or could be an illness that develops overtime due to the lack of proper maintenance. Whatever the case may be, it is important to be able to identify the disease so that you can find a cure before it is too late.