Healthy fish require a well-kept aquarium. And it's going to take more than just fish food, proper lighting, and temperature management to fully care for a pet fish. Here are some essential items that every fish owner should buy and use.
Special Supplements
Like all living creatures, fish require a certain amount of vitamins and minerals to truly thrive. Of course, you can't just pop a few of your daily supplements into the aquarium, you need to purchase a supplemental product that slowly releases various vitamins and minerals into the water. Necessary nutrients include calcium, iodine, folic acid, and manganese. Check
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Myths and Facts About Caring For Fish
by Anna P. October 28th, 2010 | Fish
Caring for fish is unlike caring for cats or dogs. For one thing, its important to know that fish are not mammals, which also means they need delicate care. It also means that you need to read up on fish care 101. If you haven't already read my previous post on How To Maintain An Aquarium, I would highly recommend reading it now. Next up: getting the facts straight. Here are a few myths you may have heard about fish care and the real truth about it.
The Myth: All fish are vegetarian
The Truth: Many people assume that all
The Myth: All fish are vegetarian
The Truth: Many people assume that all
Maintaining A Fish Aquarium
by Anna P. September 29th, 2010 | Fish
Fish are relatively easy pets to care for. You just have to feed them and clean their aquarium of a frequent basis. There is no need to entertain them, groom them, or take them out for walks. That said, it is important to know that unlike cats or dogs, fish are much more delicate. You can't feed them snacks or play with them. You also have to keep a close eye on them because they can easily get sick and die if not properly taken care of. If you're seriously considering a fish aquarium, its important to learn about
Considering Goldfish
by Michele August 17th, 2010 | Fish
It's summer, which means that fairs and carnivals are prevalent. At many of these events, there are games with highly desirable prizes, such as stuffed animals, over-sized lollipops, and goldfish. While the stuffed animal easily is stored on a shelf and the lollipop will be eaten within a day or two, what is one to do with a goldfish?
While goldfish (or other small fish) may make excellent first pets, there are things to consider.
1. Goldfish can live for 5-10 years. While this prize is won with a few throws of a beanbag, this pet will be with you
While goldfish (or other small fish) may make excellent first pets, there are things to consider.
1. Goldfish can live for 5-10 years. While this prize is won with a few throws of a beanbag, this pet will be with you
Abandoned “Exotics”
by Jane Wangersky March 23rd, 2010 | Animal Rescue Groups, Fish, Pet Adoption, Veterinarians
Exotic pets being abandoned in the wild – how often does that happen? Who would do a thing like that?
When you realize that most fish sold in pet stores are considered “exotics” – it just means they’re not native to the country – you can see it’s really not an unusual event.
At least 185 exotic fish species have been found in U.S. waters, says the U.S. Geological Survey, and over half of those species got there through “release or escape of aquarium fishes”. Lots of people, apparently, have been slipping their unwanted pet fish into the
When you realize that most fish sold in pet stores are considered “exotics” – it just means they’re not native to the country – you can see it’s really not an unusual event.
At least 185 exotic fish species have been found in U.S. waters, says the U.S. Geological Survey, and over half of those species got there through “release or escape of aquarium fishes”. Lots of people, apparently, have been slipping their unwanted pet fish into the
