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Archive for January, 2009

Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle

Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle

All new aquarium setups are on the list for New Tank Syndrome and its deadly affects. New tank syndrome usually takes place within the first 3 months of setting your new aquarium up. This happens because your tank does not have enough bacteria built up to break down the ammonia to nitrite and [...]

Swim Bladder Disease

Swim Bladder Disease

General Information
Swim bladder disease is most often noticed when a fish floats at the of the water, or a fish that stays on the bottom of the tank and doesn’t seem to be able to rise easily . A fish that has normal buoyancy but is laying on one side or the other does not [...]

Anchor Worms

Anchor Worms

General Information
Anchor Worms are nocturnal creatures. Although you can’t see them during the day this does not mean they’re not there. The best time to check your fish for anchor worms is at night or when the tank is quite dark. It can take several hours after you have turned the light [...]

Cynotilapia Frontosa

Cynotilapia Frontosa

Species profile for the freshwater fish known as the cynotilapia frontosa cichlid.

Ice Blue Cichlid

Ice Blue Cichlid

Species profile for the freshwater fish known as the ice blue cichlid.

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