About 400 species of small , up to 10-15 cm long, fish , common in tropical and subtropical regions of America, Africa, southern Europe, South and East Asia, belong to the carp-toothed . The overwhelming majority of species live in fresh water bodies, a few live in brackish water, a few go into the coastal waters of the sea
Barbs are very popular aquarium inhabitants. This is the most extensive genus in terms of the number of species (more than 300 species), its representatives are found in tropical fresh and temperate waters of Western, Central and Southern Europe, the Caucasus, Asia Minor, Syria, Iran, Turkestan, Africa
Catfish are very similar in structure to carps . More than 2,200 species of catfish are grouped into 33 families that vary greatly in appearance, size and lifestyle. There are many species in the tropics, they do not exceed 3-6 cm in length, but there are also such giants as the common catfish Silurus glanis in our rivers, reaching a mass of 300 kg with a length of 3-4 m
Perchiformes are the most extensive order of fish , including at least 150 families, grouped into 20-21 suborders. This order contains over 6,000 species of fish, distributed in the most diverse reservoirs of our planet.Aulonocara stuartgrantiThe fins, especially the dorsal, have sharp (spiny) fin rays
If your fish only swims on the surface, belly up, or has difficulty rising from the bottom, then it has swimming problems. Swimming problems can be caused by a variety of reasons, for example, various diseases (bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, cancer), starvation, general weakness, diseases of the fins, swim bladder, excessive gas production in the gastrointestinal tract
Fin rot (fin rot) is a very common disease among aquarium fish , caused by the bacillus Pseudomonas. The primary cause of this disease is poor water conditions, stress due to aggression from other fish or any activities in the aquarium, which weakens the fish's immune system and it cannot fight disease-causing bacteria
Setting up an aquarium can be fun , but when you add different fish in a confined space, you can create a beautiful balanced and natural looking aquarium, or a constant fighting arena, and get a jaded fish that lurks forever in any hideout. This article will help you avoid a few common mistakes when setting up your aquarium
Cloudy water in an aquarium can occur for a variety of reasons ; dealing with these phenomena is not always easy. In the most harmless case, the water becomes cloudy due to small particles of soil suspended in it, for example, after careless pouring of water into an aquarium
The emergence of new breeding forms of discus such as dragon, pigeon's blood, Schillingmann's red, Solid Red, as well as high-bodied and high-fin mutants, probably served as a strong impetus for the increased interest in discus.Indeed, at the current level of development of aquaristics, not only the maintenance, but also the breeding of discus has long ceased to be an insoluble problem
After the aquarium is planted with plants and fish, the hobbyist should strive to maintain a stable regime in it. For the normal development of fish and the prevention of a number of diseases, a certain chemical composition and biological balance are required in water, which is maintained over many years
Snags used to decorate aquariums have a number of disadvantages: they are expensive enough, hard to find, tend to float to the surface, take up enough space and color the water …High cost . Undoubtedly, a good driftwood is quite expensive. C
The acquired plants are carefully examined, diseased and decaying parts are removed, the roots are cleaned of dirt and rinsed in water. In plants with a shortened stem and a powerful root system, the roots are thinned out, and the remaining ones are cut to a length of 2-3 cm
Why is the aquarium called "Dutch"? Or does this refer to vessels of a certain shape?Somewhere in the early 70s in Holland, famous for its flower growers and gardeners, a special trend appeared in decorating indoor ponds. It got the name "Dutch aquarium"
Among other equipment (stand, heater, filter, etc.) you need to buy a cover for your aquarium. The lid will keep fish from jumping out of the aquarium and regulate water evaporation. A good lid seals the tank tightly (except where the filter and heater are attached), but some of the water will still evaporate and you will have to make up for these losses
If you are going to keep tropical fish, you will also need water heaters. The heaters provide a constant temperature in the aquarium, they also stabilize the temperature at night when the temperature in the room drops and the aquarium cools down
Are you not a “gardener” by nature? Can't grow live plants? Artificial plants do not need fertilizers or special lighting. You just need a little time and a few tips. Many aquarists prefer artificial plants.Benefits . Artificial plants will never grow and never die. You
What does 20% of aquarium water mean?Let's look at some examples. If you have a 45 liter aquarium, 20% of 45 liters = 0.2x45 = 9 liters. Take a regular measuring cup, for example 0.5L, and fill in 18 cups of water, which will be 20%. Now mark the water level in your tank with a marker or some other method
1. The cost of setting up the aquarium and the type of fish. Keeping aquarium fish typically pounds. The main part of the amount is the cost of the required equipment. The aquarium, lighting, filters, and everything else can fail if used improperly
The soil for a freshwater aquarium should be dark (on a white or light background, the fish become pale in color), not too small and not contain various impurities (iron, calcium, etc.). For small and medium-sized fish, it is best to buy coarse-grained (particle size with buckwheat grain) river sand of dark gray color
Choosing a place for the aquarium. The place for setting up the aquarium must meet two conditions:1. The aquarium should not be exposed to direct sunlight, as it hits the walls of the aquarium and causes them to rapidly grow algae.2. In the place where the aquarium stands, the possibility of a sharp temperature drop should be excluded, since many species of fish are very sensitive to a sharp change in water temperature, even by 1-2 degrees
Lighting in an aquarium is not only responsible for its aesthetic appearance, but also for the overall health of fish, plants and invertebrates. The goal set when designing a lighting system is to simulate as much as possible the natural lighting conditions of organisms and plants that live in an aquarium
Ultraviolet sterilizers are used to control pollution by stopping the spread of microorganisms through the water from one fish (coral or invertebrate) to another. Sterilizers are also used in ponds to control free-floating algae. With proper operation of the device, free-floating microorganisms are destroyed by UV radiation
This question worries, perhaps, any aquarist. It is impossible to answer unequivocally by naming a certain number of years, since the duration of the aquarium's existence is determined by many factors, including hydrochemical processes taking place in water and soil
Recently, there has been an increased interest in all sorts of unusual novelties in the world of aquarium hobby. People come to pet stores in search of new, unusual fish, different from the already fed up neons and scalars. Fortunately, there are several categories of fish that can meet these requirements
Names: Owston's white-eyed shark, Roughskin dogfish.DescriptionThe holotype of the white-eyed Ouston shark (male, 79 cm long) was caught off the coast of Japan (Honshu Island) and is now in the Museum of Comparative Zoology (Harvard University, USA)
How many fish can I put in an aquarium?Approximately in a 45-liter aquarium, you can contain: 1 medium-sized fish (medium-sized fish include fish 5-8 cm long, such as swordtails, barbs, etc.) + 10 small fish (such as guppies, neons, etc.) ) and 1 large fish (cichlid type)
Aquarium fish are also fashionable, and among the inhabitants of domestic reservoirs there are, perhaps, not so many species that have retained the fame of some of the 143 most popular for decades. It is to them that the scalar (Pterophyllum scalare), or angel fish , as the Americans call it, can be attributed
Have you decided to get aquarium fish and don't know where to start? Meanwhile, you don't even suspect that the creation of the unique beauty of the underwater world is available to everyone. One has only to follow the necessary rules, which we will talk about today
Myers' ray eye, or aploheilichtis hummingbird, is a small fish that lives in the freshwater streams of Zaire and Congo. It is quite rare in aquariums. Ideal for mini aquariums. Prefers live food. The fish got its name because of the glowing eyes
When kept in an aquarium, goldfish have practically no enemies, except for the owner himself. Only through his oversight can various kinds of destroyers get into the aquarium. The first one who can do a lot of damage is the Cyclops. It should not be given in large quantities, otherwise not eaten, it attacks the fry
The Cichlid family is part of the perch-like order and includes more than a thousand species. The bulk of the species lives in the reservoirs of Africa and South America. Common signs that unite cichlids are as follows:- the body is high, laterally compressed with rare exceptions;- single dorsal fin, hard anterior rays of the dorsal and anal fins;- one nose opening on each side of the snout;- in most species, there are two lateral lines - one runs on the front of the body and
Since ancient times, man has been attracted by the mysterious underwater world, which is so beautiful and inaccessible. And if the species Homo sapiens did not adapt to stay in the cradle of the water element for a long time without special means, then it (a rational creature) learned to bring a piece of nature into its home
Mechanical filtersFor most of us, mechanical filters are great for setting up a current in an aquarium. They are inexpensive and capable of producing flux of varying strength. Their main disadvantage is that they are only capable of producing laminar flow
Cryptocorynes grow in coastal areas and on the islands of southeast Asia in both fast and slow flowing bodies of water, for example, in rivers prone to high tides, along river banks that dry out during poor rainfall seasons, as well as small rivers and lakes near virgin forests, filled with water during the rainy season
And now let's talk about a very relevant subjects about which is often overlooked, not only beginners but also experienced aquarists.One of the most needed items is a landing net… And how many should there be on the farm? Even a pet store will often not be able to answer this question. O
Here are some of the things that a novice aquarist shouldn't do.1. Do not leave uneaten food in the aquarium . Take a siphon and remove leftover food 10 minutes after feeding.Marine Aquarium at Chistye Prudy2. Do not overpopulate the aquarium
Whether you are setting up your first aquarium or exploring a new niche in the aquarium hobby - a small, under 40L aquarium will be a great project for both home and office. These aquariums are often called "nano-aquariums", they take up very little space and their undoubted advantage is that such aquariums will fit perfectly into that very empty corner of the room
The idea of starting an aquarium (for different people) comes from different factors (for different reasons). But starting the aquarium for the first time isn't easy. And if you do not prepare and do not stock up on the necessary knowledge, this may be the end. It
You have probably seen in pet stores, in offices and other places - funny little tabletop aquariums with a volume of 3-4 liters. Some mini aquariums are spherical, others are cylindrical, and most are hexagonal. The idea of having such an aquarium on your desktop or in your home office usually doesn't seem like a big deal.M
A grunting gourami, or a talking fish, or a grunting trichoptis (Croaking gourami, Talking gourami) is an inhabitant of the reservoirs of East Asia. This fish is unpretentious in keeping and feeding, which can be recommended for novice aquarists