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Meta description:  Maintaining the condition of your fish is very important. Find out how to  maintain cichlids in the aquarium  to prevent them from getting diseases. Maintaining the aquarium or fish tank is necessary. You should know what you have to do to maintain your fish tank. Here is some information about how to maintain cichlids in the aquarium . Aquarium Decorations Just like any other aquarium, there should be rocks and caves, like in their natural habitat. Make sure you decorate the aquarium exactly or similarly like their natural habitat. Cichlids like to live and dig under a rock. They may eat and ruin the plants around the rocks as well. Therefore, it is not a good idea to grow plants inside the aquarium. Make sure you keep the water temperatures around 24 to 27 °C (75 to 80 °F). You do not need lighting for the aquarium. The number of pHs that is recommended is 8.5. You also need to change the water frequently to maintain the environment fo...

Meta Description :  There are some types of  tetras fish food . Some of them are really easy to get, and you can try to feed your tetras with these varieties of food.   Tetras are amazingly beautiful tiny aquarium fish. Tetras are one of the very well-known aquarium fish. Here are some of the tetras fish food that you can give to your tetra. Produced Foods Produced foods include pellets, wafers, and flakes. Fish flakes are the most popular food for aquarium fish. There are varieties of flakes you can get. Flakes that are mixed with meat and some vegetable are the best. This mixing will also increase the nutrients into the tetras fish food . Moreover, it is best not to choose wheat flakes. You are also recommended to feed tetras with vegetable flakes, particularly the ones that contain Spirulina algae. Frozen organism Organisms such as bloodworms or mosquito larvae are usually frozen and used as tetra food. Feed the tetras the same way as with any othe...

Meta description :  If you keep tetras, you also need to know some of  tetra fish diseases . Check them out in this article! Here are some types of tetra fish diseases and how to treat them . Infected with Parasites It is common that any types of fish including tetras can be infected with parasites. Tetras can carry parasites such as mucous membrane and gill. It is hard to tell when tetras are infected by the parasite since the bacteria are microscopic. Treatment : You can contact your fish expertise, or you can check the condition of your tetras in the vet. Keep in mind that you have to clean the aquarium frequently. White Dots If you notice white dots on the tetra's skin, it means your fish may have a white dots disease. Your tetras’ mucous membrane are shrugged off. You may notice that your tetras start to breathe heavily. Treatment : Clean your aquarium and change the water. Then, buy a proper medicine from a pet shop or a specialist. Rotten Fin...

Meta description:  Cichlids are one of the most popular aquariums fish. If you want to keep them in an aquarium, then check out the exact  types of cichlids  here. Cichlids come from Cichlidae family. Here are the most popular types of cichlids for your aquarium. African Cichlids African cichlids are divided into some types: Lake Tanganyika cichlids, Lake Malawi cichlids, Lake Victoria cichlids, and some other African cichlids. African cichlids are known as the most colorful cichlid fish. Peacock Cichlids and Lake Malawi cichlids have beautiful combinations of red, yellow, and blue patterns. Meanwhile, Lake Tanganyika cichlid comes from a very deep lake, and it is also home for nearly two hundred and fifty types of cichlid. Since there is exploitation from human and predation, a lot of species are going extinct. New World Cichlids Another type of cichlid fish come from Central and North America which is also known as New World cichlids. In the wild, this ...

Meta: Platys are peaceful and easy-to-care fish. Providing them with the best habitat, proper mates, and nourishing diets will help them to grow well. Look at our following tips to get more information . For you who are beginners in maintaining fish, platys are perfect for keeping. First introduced in 1907, platys have been one of the popular fishes in the world. Even though platys are considered as easy-to-care fish; you need to know some proper techniques to maintain platys in the aquarium . Providing the best Habitat for Platy Fish The first thing you need to do is preparing an eligible aquarium (minimum 10 gallons). Ensure that you change 25% of aquarium water every two weeks to keep the water away from any dangerous germ. You can design your interior tank by adding some plants and gravel. Modifying the aquarium similar to the real habitat of platys is better since they will be easier to adapt. Furthermore, set the water temperature in 72-75 F. Put some tank mates As pla...

Meta: even though platys are hardy fish; they still have the risk to get infected by some diseases. Knowing those diseases and how to treat them could save their lives. Platys are considered hardy fish. However, they still have the risk to get infected by common tropical fish diseases. Their diseases are commonly caused by stress and bad water quality. Knowing the types of platys diseases will help you to keep your platys healthy. Here are three types of platys diseases including how to treat them. Ich Disease Ich disease is not easily recognized; it is one of the prevalent diseases for tropical fish. It is a parasite that makes the platys bodies to have some spots. The Ich disease should be cured as soon as possible, or your platys will get respiratory damage and severe infections. One of the treatments you need to do is giving medications that are recommended by a vet. Besides, you also need to increase the water temperature for a while, then turn it back to normal temper...

Meta: Guppies are the most widespread fish which are easy to take care of. Maintaining guppies in the aquarium needs some techniques. Here we present those techniques for you. Guppies are the most prevalent tropical aquarium fish that have gorgeous and matchless patterns of colors. They are great for people who have less experience in maintaining aquarium fish since they are fairly easy to care. To  maintain guppies in the aquarium , you need to ensure that you have already mastered these techniques or tips for your guppies to grow well. Arranging the best habitat for Guppies To maintain guppies in the aquarium , you need to prepare an eligible aquarium for them. Ensure that your tank is large enough for guppies to swim. Your tank should take in 1 gallon (3.8 Liters) of water for every guppy. For example, if you have three guppies, you’ll need 3 gallons (11.4 Liters) tank. Consider this important thing if you don’t want your guppies to get sick because of the overcrow...

Meta: Guppies have high risk of getting infected by disease if they are stressed. Identify those type of disease and treat them right away. For you who are maintaining guppy fish, we have both bad and good news. The bad news is that your guppies might get affected by some diseases which are harmful to them. However, the good news is that these diseases can be cured by certain techniques based on the types of diseases. There are numerous types of guppies fish disease , but we will only share the most common ones. Here we present those types of common types of guppies fish disease and how to treat them. White Spot (Ich or Ick) The most common types of guppies fish disease is a white spot (also known as Ich or Ick). The guppies which are infected by this disease are commonly lost their appetite. Another symptom is the fish will rub their skin against rocks, plant leaves, and decoration of the sides of the tank. To cure this disease, you need to gradually increase the water temper...

Meta: Feeding guppies with the right food will keep them healthy and grow well. Here are some types of food that you can get for your beloved guppies. Guppies are like humans; they need nourishing food to grow well. Feeding the guppies with the wrong food could make them ill or even dead. For you who are maintaining guppies, you need to ensure that you give them proper food. Here we mention some types of food that you can use to feed guppies . Flake Food for Tropical Fish Since guppies are tropical fish, they need food that is recommended for tropical fish. You can purchase flake food that is made for tropical fish in a pet store. This type of flakes is provided as a basic daily food to feed guppies . Choose high-quality brands containing both protein and vegetable for your guppies. Ensure that you feed them a pinch of flake food only once or twice a day and don’t overfeeding them. More Nutritious Treats than Flake Food Occasionally, you can replace the flake food with ext...

(Meta description:  Well-known as one of the most aggressive, freshwater animals, rainbow shark fish have problems too. One of them is a  rainbow shark fish disease.) In some cases in life, there is weakness behind every sign of aggressiveness. Well-known as one of the most aggressive, freshwater animals, rainbow shark fish have problems too. One of them is a rainbow shark fish disease. Rainbow shark fish disease is often triggered by their own stress. For example: the water quality issue. This disease is caused by the aquarium nitrogen cycle. The cause can be from the fish waste and other bio-processes. An aquarium test kit is needed to maintain the pH water balance every day. Nitrogen Cycle Stages:        1.       Ammonia from fish waste and uneaten food can harm your rainbow shark fish.        2.       Nitrites can eliminate ammonia, but is still dangerous to your fish...

(Meta description:  Want to have rainbow shark fish at home? There are things that you need to know firsthand. One is to know the  maintenance of rainbow shark fish.) If you would like to have rainbow shark fish at home, be ready. There are things that you need to know firsthand. One of them is to know the maintenance of rainbow shark fish. About Rainbow Shark Fish Rainbow shark fish are also popular with other two names: red fin sharks or ruby sharks. They are small fish living in freshwater and tropical areas. Their origin is from Thailand. One thing about rainbow shark fish is that they are very territorial. Their nice color will add a sense of cheerfulness inside your aquarium. Their red fins are a striking opposite to their dark bodies. Another thing about rainbow shark fish is their aggressiveness. They can grow up to six inches long. This is why there is a technique of maintaining rainbow shark fish in an aquarium. The Aquarium Maintenance For sta...

(Meta description:  If you love peaceful, friendly pets, cory catfish is the choice. The  maintenance of cory catfish  is pretty easy. Let’s get to know these fish more.) A cory catfish is considered a great choice if you seek for good fish. They are small and not aggressive like rainbow shark fish. These freshwater fish are also quite flexible. This is why the maintenance of cory catfish is pretty easy. For starters, let’s get to know these fish more. About Cory Catfish If you love peaceful, friendly pets, cory catfish is the choice. They are social creatures, so there is no problem putting them in the same aquarium. They tend to swim around together in threes at least. They do not mind being alone, but tend to get really shy. Cory catfish is short for ‘Corydoras’ catfish. With their hard, armoured exterior, it is no surprise that Corydoras is a Greek word that means: helmet ( kory ) and skin ( doras ). They love eating insects, quatic organisms, larvae, a...

(Meta description:  Cory catfish are loved for their friendly, sociable manners. They are also easily maintained. Get to know the type and how to  feed cory catfish.) Cory catfish is a favourite to those who love pet fish. They are friendly and easily maintained. Get to know the type of and how to feed cory catfish. 5 Types of Cory Catsifh                1.      Bronze cory catfish (Corydoras aeneus). This type of cory catfish can be either bronze (obviously) or green. They can grow as long as two and a half to three inches (7.5 centimetres). Another thing that affects their growth is the size of the aquarium. The bigger it is, the longer their bodies can grow.        2.      Panda cory catfish (Corydoras panda). With pale bodies, panda cory catfish have black patches on, especially around their eyes. Panda cory catfish is also often mistaken for Corydoras m...