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.

Flowerhorn fish care with some easy steps

Flowerhorn is a beautiful fish that has very impressive behavior, tone and totally unusual appearance. Flowerhorn cichlid is a hybrid of fish that incorporates as a cichlid family with a beautiful look and strong characteristic, it is also good and prolific. I can bet that the Flowerhorn fish will become your favorite one.

About Flowerhorn 

As an exotic fish, the flowerhorn is a hybrid cichlid fish . It was created by crossbreeding cichlids from Central America by a man in the early 1990s. Started in Malaysia and Taiwan. The four main types are Zhen Zhu, Golden Monkey, Kamfa and Golden Base or Fathers. Different strains exist within these types. And the most famous type is called the Red Dragon Flowerhorn. Cross-breeding has made Flowerhorn fish available worldwide.

Things you should Know 

 Flowerhorn cichlid is a large fish with compact body, it can reach up to 30 cm (11.81 inches) and may grow even bigger. Intensive breeding has created a very peculiar fish that becomes really famous and relatively common in the last couple of years. In addition, breeders continue to improve the qualities of the fish with the focus on bigger bumps on the head, new and better colors, wider body and fins, more peculiar black marks on the body without the use of chemical and artificial factors. For the importance of appearance, a good Flowerhorn should follow a standard that defines different aspects of its body.

(i)General body

the body of the fish should be oval and thick, with the whole stomach and abdomen. Some new variants still have a more rounded shape.

(ii)Hump

The hump on the forehead must be large and well proportioned to the size of the fish.

(iii)General coloring

The most common flowers have a predominant red color, in any case each color must be bright, clear and well defined.

(iv)Scales

The whole body should be covered with blue scales or light green.

(v)Black marks

It is important that the marks are thick and well defined, this is one of the main characteristics of Flowerhorn, anyway some new varieties do not give them too much importance.

(vi)Ailerons

The tails and fins must be widely spread most of the time.

Required Tank 

 Due to the large size they can reach, Flowerhorn needs a large aquarium with plenty of free space for swimming; A 200 liter tank (52.83 US gallons, 43.99 imperial gallons) is the minimum you can offer to an adult fish to let it live healthily.

Water Conditions

It is a very strong fish and can live in different water conditions without problems, in any case it is important to provide a temperature between 25 ° C (77 ° F) and 30 ° C (86 ° F); The pH value is also important because the acidic water can soften the colors of the fish and make them sick, the ideal condition is a light alkaline water, with a pH between 7 and 8. In addition, it is necessary to avoid the sudden variations of temperature and chemical values, as they can make Flowerhorn more susceptible to diseases such as bacterial attacks.

Cycling

       Cycle your tank Before adding any fish.The nitrogen cycle (also known as the nitration cycle) is the process that breaks toxic nitrogen waste products in an aquarium into less harmful components. For this cycle to develop, beneficial bacteria that feed on these waste products need to grow in the aquarium's filter system. Introducing fish to an aquarium without a healthy nitrogen cycle in place is a bad idea  buildup of waste chemicals can put major stress on the fish, even potentially killing him. Thus, cycling is something that every new aquarium owner needs to do to ensure the health and safety of his/her fish.

Filtration

Filtration of water is very important because this large fish produces a lot of refusals that end up increasing the levels of nitrite and nitrate in the water. You can choose the internal and external filtration, although the second is better to leave more space for the fish. The biological part should work properly, so make sure you have a well-activated aquarium before housing a Flowerhorn cichlid.

Decoration 

 To make your Flowerhorn fish happy, you can put some aquarium decoration like coral, rock or small stone that is usually used to decorate the aquarium. The Flowerhorn Cichlid fish will play the stone and will make your pet feel comfortable and stay healthy.

Feeding 

Flowerhorn fish need a living food integration to be healthy and fit. Their diet can include live food, frozen food and ordinary fish dry food. The living food should be of good size, or the fish would not notice it, earthworms and large worms of meal or worms are accepted; in addition you can give small fish, Poecilia reticulata could be a good choice since the high number of fry they save monthly. Remember to feed all the live foods you choose, and in the case of live fish, make sure they are in good health.

Frozen food 

Frozen food is another good solution, especially when you do not have one. Young cormorants usually eat chironomus, prawns and other frozen foods, while older ones can not notice them. In their place you can offer frozen fish for human use, you have an excellent choice, anyway if possible get freshwater fish and avoid sea fish.     Live and frozen foods can pollute the water, so make sure that Flowerhorn eats all donated food in 5 minutes maximum, in case of rest, remove them quickly; For this reason, it is best to have an aquarium set up that allows you to clean quickly without the need to move objects.

Dry fish food 

Standard dry fish food is a good complementary option, especially if it is of good quality. You can find special foods produced for cichlids that are usually made of large pellets like Flowerhorn.

Feeding Time 

A flowerhorn cichlid should be fed twice a day, Every day. Anyway be careful with the amounts and avoid overfeeding it. Reducing the amount of food especially if it is really rich in nutrients.

After feeding 

You should keep the bottom of the tank clean of debris. You must clean the bottom while you change the water. Uneaten foods can damage the health of the fish. You should take out the food when you see it at the bottom.

Water Change       

Water change will provide oxygen as well as remove nitrates and phosphates from the water. Replace 25 - 50% of the tank water with fresh water at least once a month to keep the tank clean and the water at a high quality.

Breading 

Breeding Flowerhorn is quite easy, especially when they have reached the length of 10 cm - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inches). The anal pore of the fish is V-shaped in males and U-shaped in females. In addition, females tend to have a smaller hump when they are adults.

Being cichlid their reproduction may be similar to that of cichlasoma. The female lays eggs on a flat surface, like a stone or an aquarium glass, and takes care of them. While the male moves away the other fish. After 3or4 days, the fries came out and the parents take-care of them by moving to safer hiding places. You can feed them with just chopped shrimp and other specific foods for the fry.

Reproduction is not so easy because the female can be easily stressed or worried and ends up eating her eggs. Anyway if the environment is calm and the parents are in good health.

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How to care Puffer fish

The pufferfish is an adorable-looking creature with a comical and chubby appearance. They are particularly interesting because they have the ability to swallow air or water and inflate until they look like a spongy ball as a means of self-defense. However, many new fish keepers do not know how to properly care for a puffer. To avoid harming your new pets, follow this guide to take care of your puffer fish.

Think twice before buying a Puffer fish

You will have to stay with it often because it requires feeding once a day, and maybe more if it is kept around other fish. This means that if you were going on vacation, you would need to find someone to take care of your pet. Understand that this can also be an expensive pet, which means you may need to adjust your budget.

Choosing your fish

They range from tiny puffers to about 1 "up to 6" or more. Note that a larger balloon requires a larger tank, so like other fish, it is necessary to find a balloon that fits your tank. The puffs range from semi-aggressive fish to no companion at all. With the only exception being the Amazon puffer (which needs other Amazon puffers), the puffer fish requires no tank mate. If you decide that you want to keep your puffer with other fish, you must look for the puffer fish that you want to see which (if any) other fish can live with.

Fish Tank

Puffers are very territorial creatures, so they need a lot of hidden places. Buy decorations such as stones and caves for them to hide. Take note that if your puffer is fresh water, you need a tropical facility. A brine spray (semi-salt) requires a brackish installation while a marine spray (salt water) requires marine habitat. Check with your local pet store to see what type of tank you need for each species of puffer.

Tank setup

The instructions must come with it. Most puffers need a temperature of about 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius). Add a biological activator to allow good bacteria to colonize the substrate and the glass. Dechlorinated water to make tap water safe for fishes. Leave the tank alone for one week before providing a water sample to the pet store. Allow them to test to see your water levels (pH, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates) are correct and safe. If all the nitrates, nitrites and ammonia are at a safe level, then you can buy your puffer fish.

Introduce your fish to new tank

Let it sit in the bag floating in the water so that the temperature is equal to that of the bag. After twenty minutes, free them in their new home. In the first week, watch the fights between the puffers (if you have several, including other fish). If the fish starts to beat, you can be-be buying another replacement buffer fish.

Feeding

In order to keep them healthy, feed them two to three times a day with small bloodworms (give them a frozen block of mini-bloodworms a day in total for the eight puffs). If they do not finish the food, then you overfeed them. In addition, make water changes once a week to keep above ammonia, nitrates and nitrites. To do this, remove about 20% of the water from the tank (the more the water changes, the better, but not to exceed 40%). Replace with tap water that has been cleaned with the water cleaner. Also throw a shell each week to grind the teeth of the puffers. If they become too long, you will have to see a veterinarian.

Monitor your fish

If you notice signs of harm or unusual behavior, talk to your local pet store until you learn to respond to certain behavioral changes or damage to the puffers. This may be your decoration, water conditions, other fish or diseases that cause problems. However, unusual behavior is common and there may be nothing wrong.

Rope fish care : with 8 easy stape

Rope fish, also known as reed fish (Erpertoichthys calabaricus), is a type of freshwater fish belonging to the Bichir fish family. Native to Africa, these fish are found on the Chiloango River in Congo and the Ogun River in Nigeria. They are ideal for community aquariums, which contain non-aggressive species. Taking care of the rope fish is not very difficult because of their mood. Regular feeding and cleaning of the tank, as well as some provisions to keep them in the aquarium, will keep your fish healthy and will give him a long life.

How to identify a rope fish

To identify a rope fish is very simple. It has a long, slender body with a fluffy pattern, making it look like a braided strand of rope. It can reach about 17 centimeters long and the fish does not have the presence of ventral fins.In the base of their pectoral fins has black spots. Dorsal fins are divided into 10-12 parts; Because these fins are usually kept flat, it's hard to see them. Their anal fins are also hard to see. It is important to note that the sex can be determined by studying the anal fins. The anal fins of mail fishes are wider and separated by 12-15 rays, usually separated from the caudal fin. While the anal fin of the female fish is separated by only 8-12 rays, eventually merge with the caudal fin. The fish can be green or gray, with yellow or white underparts.

Tank

The most important factor of a fish care is to establish a suitable habitat.The rope fish can reach 16 inches long, so require spacious tanks. A 45 to 55 gallon tank is suitable for rope fish up to 12 inches long, but a larger tank will be needed for larger fish. Your rope fish needs a lot of hiding places to feel safe, so the tank needs to be planted with rockery, deep-rooted plants and driftwood. Avoid over-planting - be sure to leave some swimming areas open. Snake-like Ropefish tend to slide along the bottom of the tank. So use gravel or sand for the substrate. While rope fish is a freshwater species, adding sea salt can be beneficial. Maintain water temperature between 72 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

Habit Security

Another important factor to consider when purchasing the tank is to have a safe liner for the tank. The fish escape attitude means that even a small gap in the cover can become a means of escape. You should be able to lock the tank lid, because the rope fish has been known to push even closed lids open! Open filter systems can be deadly traps. Therefore, you should ensure these areas properly before releasing the fish from the rope in the tank. Good news is that if the fish escapes from the tank, it will not die immediately. His lungs will keep him alive for a long time, which will save your rope fish.

Decoration

Although rope fish can survive in unfurnished ponds, it is advisable that the tank has a thick layer of fine aquarium sand on the bottom. Try to avoid pebbles or large stones. The tank should also have a large part of the tank with aquatic plants, some of which should be rooted and the others floating. Java fern, amazon's sword and crystalwort are some of the favorite plant species for this purpose. In addition, you should have hidden spots such as driftwood, or commercial caves and shelters. It is also important to leave considerable free space for the fish to swim freely.

Light & Oxygen

Ropefish like living in dark, marshy areas, and as such, the tanks should have enough light for the plants to grow. The gills of a rope fish are not very effective, and the fish relies heavily on the breathing of atmospheric oxygen through its lungs to survive. Therefore, there should always be at least one inch of free space between the water surface and the tank lid. This will allow the fish to return regularly to the surface to breathe some air. Failure to do so can put one's life in danger.

Water Condition

Water quality is an important factor in extending the life of a rope fish. Ideally, the water temperature in the tank should be between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0. The excessive level of ammonia in the water is also harmful to the fish. The maximum concentration of ammonia in a healthy environment should not exceed 8 ppm at any time. A good filtration system and weekly water changes of 20% are very important. It is also important to clean the sand and bottom plants from organic waste, such as rope feces and uneaten food, during these water changes. It is always a good idea to have devices like a pH indicator and a thermometer attached to the tank before the fish are put inside.

Diet

Another important factor of rope fish care is the diet.Due to poor vision, rope fish depend on their keen sense of smell to locate food. Young rope fish need two small meals every day, while adults need a bigger meal once every two days. Most rope fish prefer to eat live food, and although they will be reluctant to eat commercial fish-based food at first, they may learn to eat flakes or small meatballs. Live shrimp, worms, larvae or tiny pieces of fish are appreciated by rope fishermen. However, because of their segmented nature, the bodies of shrimp and worms can break while eating and polluting the tank, making it important to change the water often. To avoid the problem, try to live feeding fish like guppies. Ropefish tend to swallow their entire food, so stout food pieces can pose a choking hazard. Therefore, it is best to soak and soften the flakes or granules in a bowl of water before feeding them.

Tank Mates

While rope fish may seem reserved, preferring to hide among rocks and driftwood, emerging only after dark, it is actually a social fish. You can include other medium to large species in its tank, as long as they are not an aggressive species. However, ropefish generally prefer the company of other ropefish, and up to six fish can coexist peacefully in the same aquarium. Rope fishes are not usually territorial. They can be seen gathering and hiding together as a group when housed in the same tank.

Problems and Diseases

The rope fish has a long life span of 15-20 years. Therefore, they need a dedicated owner for their care. Ropes usually resist most pests and water-borne diseases. However, poor water quality, poor nutrition or the introduction of diseased fish can cause the following health problems.

• Dropsy

This bacterial disease usually occurs when tank conditions are poor and may give the impression that fish are swollen due to excessive release of body fluids. This disease must be treated early, otherwise it will be fatal. Commercial treatments are available for this disease in good pet stores or specialty stores.

• Cotton mouth

It is a bacterial infection that usually remains around the mouth of the fish. You will notice a cottony mushroom like growth on the lips and around the mouth of the rope fish, and there will be a marked decrease in its appetite. A consultation with a specialist veterinarian can give you the appropriate medication for this condition.

• Pop Eye

As the name suggests, this bacterial disease brings the eyes out of his head. Sometimes the eyes can be cloudy. Poor food or water can cause this disease. Although difficult to treat, an appropriate antibiotic drug may be helpful.

• Swim Bladder Disease

It is the most common disease affecting rope fish. The common symptoms are abnormal swimming, lethargy and loss of balance while swimming. Unfortunately, there is no safe cure for this disease, and it is particularly deadly. It is important to immediately quarantine diseased fish in a separate container to prevent the spread of the disease.

• Velvet

This is a parasitic disease, which can be fatal if left untreated. The symptoms are aggressive swimming by the fish, a yellow or white powder on the body and difficulty breathing. Raising the water temperature slightly, adding a little sea salt to the water, and a commercial medicine, can cure this condition.

Rope Fish Breeding Guide

Rope fish-breeding is a very difficult task in captivity, and most rope fish are caught in the wild. However, if you have a couple of male and female, there is a small chance to breed the babies successfully, with the following procedure

1. The important thing to remember is that you increase the chances of getting fertile eggs if you have a good amount of plants in your aquarium because rope fish like to mate between vegetation.
2. After mating, eggs usually stick to surrounding plants and rocks. As parents can eat eggs, you can remove the eggs with the plants to which they are stuck, and transfer them to another tank with ideal water conditions.
3. After 3-4 days, eggs that have been abundantly hatched in small creatures resembling tadpoles, which remain stick to their environment unless disturbed. Babies do not need to be fed during this stage because they have their bags of yolk attached as a source of food.
4. After about 2 weeks, the babies will have grown slightly, their yolk sac will be almost completely absorbed by the babies. Now, babies should be ready to accept food. Use tiny foods like baby brain shrimp and clean up any debris or uneaten food after feeding.
5. When baby rope fish begin to move, you have to separate them from each other, because larger ones can eat small babies. You can put them together when they are a few inches long.
6. It is important that water conditions, food and tank safety are at optimal levels throughout the process, to increase the chances of success.

Care of gold nugged pleco

                 It has the scientific name Baryancistrus xanthellus.breeders start selling newly-discovered plecos before the fish in question receives a proper scientific name. Instead, dealers use an "L-number," which often sticks around even after the fish is properly named. Different varieties of the gold nugget pleco go by "L" numbers just like "L018", "L085", "L177" and "LDA060".  It has golden yellow highlights and more costly  than regular plecos.

Required tank

                            THE requirements of of gold nugged pleco is more than 30 gallons tank is better. And if the tank is planted it helps that fish to stay happy.
Gold nugget plecos also benefit from having real driftwood from a pet store to rasp on. Driftwood from elsewhere could have dangerous chemicals soaked into the wood. Lastly, they need a cycled, mature aquarium; a tank that has been up and running with fish in it provides a more stable environment.

Required water conditions

                                                 Gold nugget plecos come from the northern drainage of the Amazon River. This water has very specific conditions in terms of temperature and pH. They are a tropical species that does not tolerate colder temperatures. They do their best in water from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. also requires soft water with a low pH. They need water with a pH between 6 and 7.

Feeding

               They are usually algae eaters. They active in night time thy eat your tank algae and food wests. They required supplementer food. The fish shop selling different type of pleco foods. Make sure that the food contains veg contains it helps your fish to get more vitamins.

Tank mates

                        Gold nugget plecos are stay along with most of fishes. But both male
Of their own spices are aggressive with each other. And if any fishes hang down of the tank then maybe create some problems with each other. Tetras and many other fishes who swim on the upper part they are sweet able.

Angel Fish Care ➭With 4 easy steps

About angel fish

         The most common fish in aquarium is Angel fish. If you notice clearly there are many color type of Angel fishes sells on fish shop. For its beauty it is the most common choice of fish lovers. It is a breed of cichlid group. In wild Angel fishes are more active then aquarium fishes.It is native to the Amazon Basin in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Particularly to the Ucayali river in Peru, the Oyapock River in French Guiana, the Essequibo River in Guyana, the Solimões , the Amapá , and the Amazon rivers in Brazil.

Required tank

                                   Angel fish can keep on any setup. They love planted tanks.The actual gallons per fish may vary depending on water change frequency  & volume percentage,feeding,Temperature,PH,wastage , type of filter, stain of fishes etc.
     The following chart can help you -

• Silver dollar size bodies 1 Angel fish per 3 gallons
• Stock ready to be paired  1 Angel fish per 5 gallons
• Quarter size bodies 1 Angel fish per 2 gallons
• Full grown breeding pair 20 gallon tall

Required type of filter

                                             Because angel fishes are slow moving thats why bigger quantity water movement stress them. HOB,Sponge,under gravel filters are ideal for them.

Temperature

                           As they are native to Amazon they required hi Temperature of
23-29 °C (73-84 °F) if you stay in a cold area you can use a Thermostat  during the winter.

PH Label

                    According to their territory 5-7.5 pH and Soft to Medium water conditions are better. Always  check your aquarium water with water test kit.

Feeding

                     In the wild their natural food are small baby fish,and water insect ,warms. But in aquarium they are happy with the food palest .you can use your own DIY food or you can bought Angel fish food from online.

How To Care Tiger Barbs

Tiger barbs are great addition to most tanks. They are very good choice for begainers.They are a beautiful freshwater fish, with a yellow, orange, gold or red background and black stripes. They are semi-aggressive and they make good community fish, enjoy swimming in a school. They can grow up to 2.8 inches. A healthy and happy Tiger barb can leave uto 6-7 year. Thy love to stay in a minimum school of 6 fishes.

Fish overview

• Scientific Name: Puntius tetrazona
• Size of fish - inches: 2.8 inches (6.99 cm)
• Experience Level: Beginner
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Temperature: 68.0 to 79.0° F (20.0 to 26.1° C)
• pH: 6.0 - 7.0

Tank

       You need to house minimum  a school of 6 fishes. If you keep Less then 6 fishes together they will became more aggressive. To provide minimum space for a school of 6 fishes you need a 20 gallon fish tank.

Substrate

       A fine gravel or sandy substrate is ideal for tiger barbs. You can also add larger rocks to the tank to mimic their native habitat.

       *[Before adding Substrate Rains them properly]

Dacore

       Decoration are take a vitel role for your tank. Dacore provide hiding place for your fishes add driftwood, pant. Anubias and Javan fern are good plant choices for tiger barbs. Hiding place helps fishes to rest otherwise they will be stressed. Also provide open space* for swimming.

       **[Before adding any decisions prepare them properly For more info see⬇.

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Filtration

       Filtration system are the main lifeline of any fish tank. Install a filter to ensure you have enough oxygen as well as clean water for your fish. All aquariums require a filter, as decomposing organic matter, nitrates, and phosphates build up over time.

       *[For more information about  Filtration read this article.]

Cycling

       Cycle your tank Before adding any fish.The nitrogen cycle (also known as the nitration cycle) is the process that breaks toxic nitrogen waste products in an aquarium into less harmful components. For this cycle to develop, beneficial bacteria that feed on these waste products need to grow in the aquarium's filter system. Introducing fish to an aquarium without a healthy nitrogen cycle in place is a bad idea  buildup of waste chemicals can put major stress on the fish, even potentially killing them. Thus, cycling is something that every new aquarium owner needs to do to ensure the health and safety of his/her fish.

          *** pH level of the water in the tank needs to stay between 6.0 and 7.0.

Temperature

       Tiger barbs are tropical fish they should be kept in an aquarium with a temperature between 70-78°F (21-26°C). If you leave in a cold place install a Heater to keep the temperature constant and comfortable level for your fish.

Acclimate the Fishes

       Acclimation helps the fish adapt to the aquarium water parameters without shocking their systems.

1. Float the bag of tiger barbs in the tank for at least 15 minutes to allow the fish to adjust to the aquarium temperature.
2. Cut open the bag just under the metal clip or knot and roll the top edge of the bag down 1 inch (2.54 cm). This will create an air pocket within the lip of the bag and enable the bag to float on the surface of the water.
3. Add 1/2 cup (118 ml) of aquarium water to the bag.
4. Repeat this step every four-5 minutes until the shipping bag is full.
5. Use a net to remove the fish from the bag and release them into the aquarium.
6. Remove the filled shipping bag from the aquarium and discard the water.
7. Don't add the water of this bag into your it may contain harmful things like bacteria, fungus, parasitic worms and other parasites. 

Feeding

       Tiger barbs are omnivores, meaning they eat both animal and plant life. Tropical flakes, brine shrimp or other small crustaceans, daphnia, glass worms, and bloodworms are good options for your tiger barbs.

• Give your fish a high-quality flake food every day. Treat them to bloodworms, brine shrimp, boiled lettuce or zucchini once a day as well.
• Feed your tiger barbs twice a day if you can, or once a day if that's better for your schedule.
• See how much your fish will eat in 3 minutes, if feeding twice a day, or in 5 minutes, if feeding once a day, to give you an idea of the appropriate amount of food to feed them.

Water Changes

        Water change will provide oxygen as well as remove nitrates and phosphates from the water. Replace 25 - 50% of the tank water with fresh water at least once a month to keep the tank clean and the water at a high quality.

Breading

         If you have several tiger barbs, they will pair up naturally. However, they do eat their own eggs, as well as the eggs of other fish, so it’s best to set up a separate tank for breeding. Introduce a pair of barbs to the breeding tank and allow them to spawn. Remove the adult fish after they have spawned to allow the eggs to hatch.

Quarantine injured tank mates

         Tiger barbs are likely to attack wounded fish, as they establish a pecking order and exert their dominance in an aquarium. It’s best to remove injured fish from the tank and house them separately until they have healed.

### Before adding anything to your fish tank  you should clean it properly. Before adding any Rock clean it with old aquarium warer/Ro water. Live plant can carry snails, snail eggs, other dengures pest so before adding clean them with tap water properly. Drift woood looks Gret but it may harm your fishes to avoid it boil in a large container then soke it in lage container with fresh water change the water regularly after 2 week you can put it in the aquarium.