How to care Neon Tetra

                     

                Neon Tetras are good choice for the first time fish keeper. But keep mind that they can't care for themselves in the captive. It's very necessary to maintain the correct water/aquarium condition.
                 They are native to South America around the Amazon River basin. They grow up to 1.5 inch and they live 5-8 years.

Aquarium

                 They need at least 10 gallons (38 L) fresh Water holding tank. That provide them enough space for swimming and hiding. Adding more 10 gallon for additional 24 fishes you wan to keep.

Cycling your tank

                 Before adding eny fish you have to cycle your tank properly. Aquarium cycling helps to grow good bacteria and kills the harmful bacteria. Beneficial bacterias helps to create a good environment for your fishes. Make that sheore that process should be done before adding eny fish. And before adding fishes test your water with water testing kit and monitor the water parameter.

Add Plants

                 Add some aquatic or semi aquatic plant to create a natural look. Adding drift wood and rock provide them hiding space.

Light

                 Neon Tetras are dark water fish, to give a natural look dim your light and please the tank away from the sun. Plants and hiding space also helps to shade the lights.

Filtration

                 They need a moderate filtration system as they don't produce heavy wastage. But keep mind as they are very small fish they can be sucked into the filter intake to avoid such disasters cover the filter intake with filter sponge or plastic Nate.

Temperature

                 The water temperature should be around 70-80 °F (21-27 °C) using a aquarium adjustable heater. Use a aquarium thermometer to get the accurate reading.
           Bridging time the temperature should be 75 °F (24 °C).

Water Parameter

                  The water can be mildly acidic and the pH about 5.5 to 6.7(in breading time the pH should be lower around 5.0-6.0). Using a pH testing kit monitor the water pH label. If you don't have a Water test kit buy it from Aquarium shop or online.

Water change

                 They need clean water low in nitrates and phosphates to resist diseases. Do a 25-50% water change every couple of weeks(2 times in a month). And scrab out any algae growing out on etch part of aquarium, dacore,filter.

Feeding

                Neon Tetras are Omnivores that means they eat both Veges or Meat both.Feed them 2-3 times a day. Give them live wingless fruit flies,live or frozen brain shrimp, blood warms or pallets. keep that mind they scare to came up the upper water Laval to eat use a dropper to put the food near them.

Tank Mates

                 Neon tetras need to be in groups of six or more. Otherwise they'll get stressed and become ill. Avoid adding larger carnivorous fish whose diets might include tetras. Some acceptable tank mates include other tetras, algae-eating fish like otos and cories.

Betta fish care guide : Most Important tips

Betta fishes are famous for it attractive look of its body,fins and colors. There are various color and shape Betta fishes available in pet store .They are also known as "Fighter fish" for it extremely aggressiveness towards its own male spices.
        Betta fishes are very intelligent fish you can teach them many moves and tricks.

Before going to buy a Betta fish lets know about its requirement, choosing best quality,how to teach them moves and tics.

CHOOSING A BETTA FISH 

Choosing a Betta fish not so tough. Goto your nearest pet shop and observe all Betta fishes. Firs see the color is its color dull or bright and shiny ? Even it slightly pale. Its body clear should be shine nicely. Most of them color is dark just like Red, deep Blue and Deep Green is general. But you can see white,pink,light blue etc. Light color. Choose a shiny one.
Then look carefully witch Betta responses to you when you moving for better result you can slightly tap on the glass and see that witch one following your finger. If it is responsive before you buying it can be easy to teach them many moves and tricks.
Look carefully that is its fins are good looking or torn otherwise damage and hole on it. The crountails fins are usually torn . Look care fully the eye of the fish is normal good shape ? Are there any odd lumps. You can do a easy survey of other betas for a better result.
As I say that the fishes are very intelligent they can choose you don't be afraid to buying him even he is not completely  healthy? May be he can be heal up.

Required tank

                    Before buying a Betta fish do a proper research. Don't put a Betta fish in a bowl or a tank that contain less than 1.5 gallon of water. A Betta fish can live up to 10 year if it is happy. For his long life u should put him more than 2.5 gallons of tank with hitter and proper filtration.
Before buying a fish cycle your tank properly. Don't put two or more Betta together can be dangerous they will fight until death. Don't use plastic plant or sharp rock for decors they can damage your Betta fins. But live plants are good for your Betta fish they keep your tank water oxygenated.

Required temperature

                                    You have to maintain the temperature of 78-82ºF/24-27ºC . In winter time or you live in a cold place you need a heater with thermostat . There are many companies available who built small hitter for Betta tanks.

Filter

          Filters are required for a betta tank. Make shore that the current of the water is not so strong because its fin are long the water current can stress them. For protect their fins expert suggestion is sponge filter.

Use conditioner

                                In regular tap water may be contacting some chlorine. Chlorine dangerous for your fishes and it can kill all biological bacteria on your filter and destroy the nitrogen cycling.

Filling your tank

                              Betta fishes can jump over 3 inches/7.5cm . Don't fill your tank fully leave a space for ensure that your fish can't jump out.

Feeding

              There are many Commercial Betta fish food available or you can feed them brain shrimp,blood warms. Don not overfeed your fish as their stomach and eye size is same. Create a daily routine time for feeding yore fish once in morning and once in everything. Always clean the extra food after feeding.

Water change and maintenance

                                                       never do a massive or full water change it can certainly change your water temperature and PH able and it can stress your fish. As per your tank size you can change your water 20-25 %. Test your water PH & KH every week.

Play with your fish

•  You can teach your fish follow the finger , jump out water , jump out the ring many more moves. I will tail you about that in next post.

Discus fish care

Due to their distinctive shape and bright colors, discus are very popular as freshwater aquarium fish.They are from cichlid family and native to the Amazon river basin in South America.
        Discus are very sensitive fish that means they are very hard to keep.They're not recommended for fish-keeping beginners. They are really very expensive fish you don't want to risk them dying off quickly.

Tank

        Discus need a bigger tank at lest 50 gallon water holding tank (for adding more fish you need additional 10 gallon of water for each fish).  You'll need a larger tank if you going to have several Discus in one tank. Keep your tank in a quite pace. There shouldn't be a lot of activity, as shadows or vibrations can frighten the fish.

What fish should I look for ?

When you visit pet store to buy a new fish you should follow this tips. 

• Round shape Discus.
• Clear eyes, no nicks.
• Colour should be good.
• Fins should be straight, no bent rays.
• Good body mass, not thin.
• Good appetite.
• Swimming and not hanging in the corner.

Water Condition

        Discus are sensitive to disease and water conditions. They don't like water changes well.They need very clean water to leave.Change about 30% of the water every week (That may vary on your tank size). Don't change too much of the water or change the water too often. Don't use normal tap water Use dechlorinated tap water.Make sure the pH level is between 6 and 7; levels below 6 and above 7 will cause discus stress.(For more information about pH watch ⬇video )

Filtration

        They need very clean water so you need a good filtration system. Filter helps to keep maintain the water quality.You need three types of water filtration system-

         1.Chemical filtration.

         2.Mechanical filtration.

         3.Biological filtration.

Temperature

        Discus are a tropical fish they need water temperatures at around 28 to 30 Celsius(84 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). Use a heater to get the perfect temperature. Increase temperatures will decrease the amount of dissolved oxygen.

Dacore

        Decoration makes your tank good looking and give your fish hiding place and gives your tank a natural look. Discus are adapted to swim through foliage and like hiding under logs, rocks and plants. Give them plenty of places for the discus to hide. Planted tanks with CO2 injection will usually have a pH level of 6.8, which is the ideal level for most discus fish. As they are originally from the amazon, having long stem plants and lower foreground plants will make them feel more comfortable. It'll also soften the water and lower the pH level.
       Some experts recommended for no decore even no substitute/gravel. If you want to going with sand substrate don't use more then 1/2 inch thick layer unless you want to plant on it (It may grow up harmful bacteria) .

Feeding

        Feed them various types of food to give them good amount of minerals and vitamins. Feed them worms, live or frozen bloodworms, broken up beef heart or brine shrimp, as well as pellets and flakes. Be careful, however, because live blackworms can carry bacteria and parasites, and beef heart can pollute the tank, so turn off the filters when feeding.
                 Take notice of their feeding habits, as there may be something wrong if they are not eating properly. Do not overfeed them because overeating can cause the fish stress. Discus fish prefer to eat from the middle and not from the surface.Discus are reactive, and they will react to any object in the room, such as your presence or the television.
                 It is recommended that their diet contain about 55% of protein. You will need to feed them live foods such as shrimp and bloodworm, as well as beef heart once or twice a week. Before feeding freeze any live food to kill any diseases or parasites and to preserve the vitamins and fat.

Adding New Fish

        You will need 2nd tank as a hospital tank or New arrival tank. It will helps you to keep your fishes healthy. New fishes could introduce bacteria, parasites, or disease. keep them in the hospital/2nd tank for a few weeks. If they show no sign of illness, you can put the new fishes in with the old ones. Sometimes, fish can cross contaminate; this is known as the "discus plague". You'll notice something going wrong within two to three days. There's no certain cure for this, but you can give them medication and try other solutions, such as increasing the temperature of the tank to 92 degrees Fahrenheit (36 degrees Celsius) to boost the fishes' immune system.
               Hospital tank helps you to prevent spread disease one fish to another. If you notice any one fish swim ocourdly or any sign of disease separate him in the hospital tank and find the proper cure and if necessary change the main tank water for safety.

FOR MORE INFO WATCH THIS

       

There are many points we do not write in this post. For thees points see this video.For keep wild discus this video is recommended .

Feeding Goldfish

        To get a healthy and happy Goldfish you need to feed your Goldfish properly. The common mistech that maximum of Goldfish owner's are do Over feeding,feeding the wrong types of food and not properly prepared food. understanding that what diet and how much food is required for you fish will help you to keep your fish healthy.

Food type

        You have to learn about what type of food your goldfish should eat. Goldfishes are omnivores that means you can feed them veg or non-veg both contain foods. There are many types of foods available that you can feed your Goldfish. Take some time and resource for knowing the best food and diet for your fishes. Purchasing different types of food keeps the diet proper and interesting. And different types of food ensure that your fish getting all nutrition's that needs to keep them healthy.

 (If you want to read about how to care Gold fish read this article )

Dry food

        The most popular fish food are dry foods. There are two types of dry food available in pet store (1) Flakes will stay in the top of the tank (**they float in the top that's why you can easily remove the excess food from your fish tank that helps your tank keep clean) and (2) Pellets will sink to the bottom. Goldfish eat from both top and bottom of the tank, so you can choose either type of food. Dry foods are fairly healthy but does not contain all nutrition for this dry food should not be the main components of your goldfish diet.

Vege food

         Vegetables and fruits are important for godfish diet. They are good source of nutrients and low in fat. There are many vegetables and fruits available that you can feed your fishes some examples are - Lettuce,Broccoli,peas and apple. After choosing the vegetable clean it properly with tap or normal water then it should be softened, cut or diced and peeled before you feed it to your goldfish.

Live Food

         The most important food for a good diet are live foods because they are the good source of proteins.Some example of live food are brine shrimp, daphnia, Bloodworms, earthworm. Live Foods are good but they has the potential to transmit disease to your goldfish. To reduce the chance don't collect them from pond, lake, dirt, river. Buy them from your nearest pet shop. Brine shrimp are very tiny shrimp. They are extremely high in protein, so they should be used as treats rather than a regular part of your goldfish's diet.

Frozen 

         Frozen foods are actually works same as Live food. Frozen crab, lobster, or mussels are good example of frozen food. Before feeding them to your fishes make sheore that they are properly cleaned.

Feeding Time

         Goldfish can eat themselves until death. Feed your Goldfish Twice or Three times a day. Good rule is feed them no more then he can eat in about  two minutes then remove the excess food. Be careful about over feeding then

Preparation before giving food

         We can't give food directly to them. Before adding eny  food we should reappear properly. The preparation process are :--

•   Pre-soak flakes to prevent your goldfish from swallowing air bubbles when he eats the flakes; swallowing air bubbles can lead to swim bladder problems and constipation. To pre-soak the flakes, dip them in the tank water a few times before fully placing them in the water. Feed them one to two times a week.
• Pre-soak pellets for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are about twice their original size. Place a small amount of tank water in another container and place the pellets in this container. After they have softened up and increased in size, add them to the tank. Feed the pellets two to three times a week.
• Pre-soak freeze-dried food in a small container of tank water to prevent digestive upset.[14]
• Completely thaw frozen foods before adding them to your goldfish?s tank. Place the food in your refrigerator for the thawing process.
• Peel, chop, and soften fruits and vegetables. Boiling is a good way to soften vegetables. [15] Fruits and vegetables can be given as occasional treats.
• Thoroughly rinse live food if you find it yourself in the environment. Rinsing earthworms with water will help to remove the dirt and potential disease-causing organisms that may be in the dirt.
• To feed worms, cut them into small pieces before putting them in your goldfish's tank; you could even try placing the small pieces on a toothpick and feeding them to your fish that way. Feed the live food once a week.

How to care Gold fish

The most popular aquarium fish is Goldfish. There are many types of goldfishes available in pet store. The cute like fishes need medium maintenance but not good for beginners.

Required  Tank

                          Actually they need Lot's of space. They need 130 litters or 30 Gallons of water for each fish and add extra 15 gallons water for additional one more fish. If you take him/her smaller tank then they can't grow much. Many spices of goldfishes are can be Capt only in a pond. Some gold fish can be grow up to one foot or more larger.

Cycling your tank 

             Before adding adding a fish you should be cycle you tank properly.

Using gravels

               Large gravels are good for gold fish. Because they always dig into the gravels for food. If the gravels are small then it get caught in their throat.

Filter

Goldfish need a good filtration. A water filter should have 3 stages =Mechanical: for removing large particles such as fish waste or excess food , chemical= for removing odors, declarations, and other organics, and biological= to break down fish waste and ammonia with beneficial bacteria. It should also be rated for the size of your tank. If your tank is on the borderline between two sized filters, it is usually better to go with the larger filter. Having clean water and a functional, efficient filtration device will keep your goldfish content and healthy.

Water

            You can use RO water or you can use normal tap water. If going to use  tap water make shore that it is clorin free and if it contain clorin then use de-chlorinate or water conditioner.
Your water should contain :-
         Ammonia 0
         Nitrate 0
         pH  6.5-8.25

Let the water temperature change as the seasons change. Goldfish don't like temperatures over 75°F (24°C), but they appear to like seasonal changes where the temperature dips to the high 50s or 60s (15-20°C) in the winter. Understand that goldfish will not eat below 50-55°F (10-14°C).
A good thermometer makes this pretty easy. There are two types to choose from: those that hang inside and those that hang outside. Both should be accurate enough, but I like the ones that hang on the inside better.

If you're not breeding your goldfish, a steady temperature all year-round of 74°F (23°C) is golden. If you are breeding your goldfish, simulate the seasons (goldfish spawn in the spring). Start off by lowering the temperature ("must be winter") to somewhere between 50°F (10°C) and 54°F (12°C). Then, when it's baby-making time, up it to between 68°F (20°C) and 74°F (23°C) gradually. The goldfish will be cued to then lay their eggs.

Clean Your tank

                  Clean your tank at least once every week. Gold fishes produces huge wastage may you water filter cant remove it. A clean fish tank Mensa healthy and happy gold fish.To clean your fish tank don't use soap, detergent, glass cleaner or any chemicals they are harmful for your fishes. Use only tap or regular drinking water for cleaning process. After adding water use water conditioner.if you don't have then Buy a water conditioner at a pet store and put in the amount it says on the label.

Test your water

                  Using water testing kit monitor your water condition regularly and maintain Ammonia and nitrite levels at 0. A range of pH 6.5-8.25 is fine.

How to feed Goldfish properly

                 To know about best  techniques of feeding Goldfish click here ( How feed goldfish properly )

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Things you should know about Koi fish care.

These colourful fishes which you often see in a great pond in Japanese  shopping centres and restaurants are becoming increasingly popular as a garden pond in the backyard. These  brilliantly coloured fish are called Koi fish and it's the result of German and Asian carp selection breading. If you plan to install a Koi fish pond, you must first learn how to care Koi fish. Koi fish, like any other fish, have certain needs. If these needs are not met, your Koi will suffer. The first thing that can kill a Koi is ignorance. Use this article to help your Koi stay happy, healthy and active.

Building a Koi pond

   You can buy a Koi pond made of several different materials in pet stores or Koi Specialty retailers. A safe rule is that Koi pond measurements must be at least 3 feet (0.914 m) Deep and contain  1136 litres (300 gallons) Per fish. You should make a larger pond than you need right now, so you can add fish later.
                      A Koi pond is more than a pond. This is the house for your Koi. Koi pond must remain clean and provide a comfortable environment in all types of conditions. The filtration components keep the pond clean and clear.
                    For more details about all equipment, and detailed information please click here.

Cycling Koi pond

  Before adding any fish cycle your Koi pond property. To know more about how to Cycle Koi pond read this article.

Buy Koi

        You can purchase Koi in online stores, on specialized Koi farms or in some cases in pet stores. Healthy Koi are not overly energetic or too lethargic and swim vertically in the water. If possible, inspect your fish before buying it. A healthy fish is more important than a cute figure.
                  We describe more detail Koi buying related all things to view this click hear.

How to Acclimatize Koi Fish ?

        To read about Acclimatize Koi fish click hear.

Feeding your Koi.

     Koi are omnivores. They eat various fish products and can eat cereals, vegetables, worms and fruits. You can also purchase special Koi food. Experts recommend changing food, even if it's just a Koi food pellet, because some Koi will not eat new foods if they are used to a certain type of food.
   
(For more Details about Feeding koi click hear.)

• In warmer weather, you can feed some small amounts of food a few times a day. Co have a very small digestive tract, so you need to control the amount of food that you give them.
• In cooler conditions, you need to feed Koi once a day.
• Koi enters hibernation mode when the water temperature drops below about 46 F (7.7 C). There is no need to feed Koi when the water temperature is low.

Koi care in Different weather

         In Different weather Koi needs different types of care to read this article click hear.

Keep water fresh.

 Although some Koi ponds are large enough for natural carbonation, pumps and filters can ensure that the water in which your Coy lives remains fresh. You can use water supplements from the Koi pond. Two examples of additives are products designed to maintain healthy water and pests. (Do not forget to be careful what you add to your aqueous solution, I. Pesticides, remedies, etc.)

      To read details about water parameters click here.

Remember about potential health problems
To develop their impressive colours, Koi are very inbred and he was over 200 years old. Because of this inbreeding, domesticated Koi have a weak immune system. Common problems can be noted by watching Koi during feeding. Lethargy, lack of nutrition or loneliness from other fish can indicate a problem. Koi fish is too vulnerable to parasites or bacterial infections if they are injured. The master key to healthy Koi is clean water. If possible, quarantine a sick fish in a separate pond. If the fish does not seem healthy, contact the veterinarian who is treating the fish.

Quarantine koi fish

  If anything happens with your fish, it feels ill then you have to seperet it from other fish and set up a Quarantine tank. For more details click here. 

Natural Sunlight

        Most animals that live on Earth need sunlight in some way, indirectly or directly. Koi needs sunlight in both directions. Whether it's on plants that they eat, or on their colored pigments that they produce.
Natural sunlight illuminates the colors of Koi. This is most obvious with Jagobuki Ogon. If Yamabuki Ogon is stored in a covered tank with only regular lighting, its yellow color will disappear. But, if Yamabuki Ogon is placed in an open pond, its color will return in a couple of months. The same applies to Kohakus, Sankes, Showas ect.
Koi actually look better in natural sunlight. There is something about the wide spectrum of light that the sun produces, which brings the natural beauty of Koi. A good way to see this example is to make two photos. Take one from Koi when he is indoors under ordinary light and one of Koi is outside on a pleasant sunny day. Compare the two photos, and it's easy to say which one looks better.
Natural sunlight also makes Koi more healthy. The sun will heat up the water, and also boost the Koi's immune system. People get vitamin D from the sun, but there is no fish. They should get it from the plants or small organisms that they eat. Vitamin D is essential for good growth and strong bones.
Natural sunlight is also useful for aquatic plants. Aquatic plants require sunlight for photosynthesis, which is a process that uses the plant to produce food and oxygen.
The sun creates danger for Koi. A pond under direct sunlight can easily overheat in the summertime. When the pond temperature rises, oxygen levels decrease. Do not forget about ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The pond should always have a shaded area. This will provide a place for Koi to go to the hottest and brightest parts of the day. Shadow also helps to keep the temperature of the pond.
Natural sunlight has a beneficial effect on Koi. This gives them food, makes them healthier, and this makes them more beautiful.

What to look for when buying fish Koi ?

• Koi Dealers
• Health
• Appearance
• Price

Koi Dealers

The dealer you buy from Koi must have a clean object. A dealer can have a much higher population density than an amateur, since he keeps Koi will not be there for a long period of time. The tanks in which the Koi is housed should not be filled, and they should either be placed a few feet apart, or there must be a barrier between them. If your dealer has a shipment under quarantine, you do not want to purchase Koi from a reservoir that can potentially be assembled. The water into which the fish got caught must be clean with adequate filtration to support the heavy load on the fish.

The dealer must carry out quarantine and perform viral tests on each of his shipments. Avoid any dealers who ship the cargo to Koi, and then immediately offer them for sale.

Health

Koi, to whom you look, should be healthy. He should show normal behavior. If you notice that the Koi flash (by scratching yourself on the side of the tank) avoids this, it may have a problem with the parasite. Look at Koi for any visible parasites and ulcers. Inspect another Koi from the dealer, if you notice a lot of health problems with your fish, you can go somewhere else.

Appearance

Select the Koi fish:

Body conformation

The body of the fish Koi must be symmetrical, without physical deformations. Women Koi is preferable to men, because of their body shape, when they mature. A mature female has a large body that has a shape resembling an airship. A mature man will have the shape of a cigar.

Skin gloss

Skin condition strongly affects the appearance of the color. If Koi is sick, malnourished, or if he is in a bad environment, the quality of the skin suffers along with the color.

Color Quality

The color should be even throughout the fish. If you were looking at Kohaku, you would not want the red spots to be darker than the others. Keep in mind that the color on the head will look different on the body, as it will not extend to the scale. Inspect Koi for any colour loss. It will be a patch or part that will look faded. Colours should be strong, for example, white should be bright, without yellowing.

Border

It is necessary to define the border of the colour template. Blurred edges will look worse as Koi grows.

Colour scheme

The colour should be evenly distributed over the upper body of the fish. Kohaku with red patterns towards the back of the fish will look less impressive than one with a stepping pattern on the back.

Price

Most small Koi have a fixed price. Larger Koi are calculated on an individual basis. Japanese Koi adorn the highest prices. They are the winners of the show, and they retain their colour because of the strict rules of reproduction. Most domestic (US divorced) And imported (Malaysia, Indonesia, China, etc.) Pisces Koi are readily available, but often remain small and lose their colour. Be careful with the dealers who try to sell you Koi with inflated prices. Often, they will designate Koi as "imported", or they will sell domestic Koi with "Japanese parents" to "improve" the value of their Koi. Any dealer worthy of his salt will know the source of his Koi.

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