Archive for the ‘Fish’ Category
Strangers in Florida
April 23, 2009 — by Jane WangerskyBirds, Fish
After only a couple of days in central Florida, we've seen a couple of kinds of exotic animals -- and I mean exotic, even for here.
Tilapia, for example, which are restricted by the government, have been brought in to control the algae in a pond near where we're staying. We saw two large males hovering over round nests hollowed out of the sand in the shallows. Well, we didn't know at the time that they were males, but after looking at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission site, I realized they must...
More Beta Fish Thoughts
April 16, 2009 — by Ronald A. RoweFish
I'm a straightforward kind of guy. My tastes are simple. I like things that are cheap and easy. [Insert your own misogynist joke here.] That's why, of all the pets that my family members have brought home, Lily the beta fish is my favorite.
Beta fish are cheap, both to acquire and to care for. My eight year old son "won" Lily at a carnival by throwing a ping pong ball into a glass bowl. Even with the requisite bowl, starter kit, fish food, and "Beware of Jaws" sign, we got her home for a... The Wonderful World of Koi Fish
March 31, 2009 — by Anna P.Fish
Koi fish (also know as Japanese Carp) are a breed of fish commonly kept as pets. The word Koi actually derives from the word nisikigoi, which means brocaded carp. It is a very suitable name considering that many of these fish of the Koi species are colorful (some types of Koi come in a grey color). Prime examples of these include Ochiba (which are light blue with yellow patches); Ogon (solid color with metallic scales); Kohaku (white with red markings on top). Koi fish are a lot like goldfish, except they are often larger in size, and they can live... How to Take Care of Aquarium Fish
January 27, 2009 — by Rosanne LorraineFish
One of the basic rules of keeping fish is not to over-feed the fish. This is because not only is it unhealthy, it also can produce pollution in the aquarium. It is unwise to feed fish with too much food. In fact, certain fish species even die because of it. The basic guideline an owner needs to follow is to give only enough food at every mealtime that the fish can finish within five minutes.
Most aquarium fish can do well if they are fed a consistent diet of dry flake food. But take note that it is recommended that you... How to Set Up Your Own Saltwater Aquarium
December 10, 2008 — by Rosanne LorraineFish
Individuals who want to have a pet at home but have no time to take care of a dog or cat inevitably decide to take care of fish, but they are challenged by the thought of starting a saltwater aquarium. This task need not be difficult, though. A little effort on your part can help a lot in the saltwater set-up. You will need the following materials:
• Aquarium
• Rocks
• Saltwater Mix
• Aquarium Substance such as Sand or Crushed Coral
• Aquarium Filter
• Replacement Filter
• Multiple Powerheads
• Heater
• Protein Skimmer
• Aquarium Vacuum
• Saltwater Fish Food
• Aquarium Glass Scrubber
• Aquarium Thermometer
• Fish Net
The...