Published at: 09:11 pm - Wednesday November 19 2008
Fabricated with a once operational, MK-84 bomb tail fin, this is a ten-gallon fish tank with a spun aluminum dome top. Standing at 80”, the Aqua Bomb is completely self-contained with a built in pump, filter and lighting, and is available in seven beautiful powder-coated colors. This is sure to be a conversation starter, thought [...]
Published at: 09:11 pm - Wednesday November 19 2008
Caused by the parasite Flexibacter columnaris, and also known as Cotton mouth disease (or Cotton-Wool or Cotton-Mouth or Flexibacter or Mouth Fungus), this is a deadly disease which needs quick action. The bacteria are most likely to infect fish that have been stressed by such conditions as poor water quality, inadequate diet, or handling and [...]
Published at: 10:11 am - Tuesday November 18 2008
The Chiang Mai zoo’s new aquarium, which is Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium has finally reopened. Located in Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand, the aquarium and which also sports the world’s longest viewing tunnel, had been closed for about three weeks, right after its inauguration on Oct 27, to fix some problems in the [...]
Published at: 10:11 am - Tuesday November 18 2008
While it has been long know that killer whales or orcas off the coast of British Columbia and Washington State use sonar information to navigate, hunt, and communicate in murky waters, research has shown that killer whales also use natural sonar to select specific types of prey and thus land up getting more of their [...]
Published at: 12:11 am - Monday November 17 2008
By now you have a tank where all your fish pets have happily settled in, but you have just found the perfect addition for your tank. As you drive back with your newest pet in a bag beside you, here are some pointers that you would do well to remember: The fish you have just [...]
Published at: 05:11 pm - Sunday November 16 2008
Okay, so you’ve decided to get an aquarium. Get ready for hours of pleasure just to watch their antics once they get comfortable in their new home. However, while buying your new pets, here are some tips that would be good to keep in mind: Tip # 1: Do you know what your fish enjoy [...]
Published at: 05:11 pm - Sunday November 16 2008
Tropical fish – a beginner’s guide, provided via Aquatic Community, is a great aid for anyone who is pondering the idea of setting up an aquarium, and is also recommended for the beginner aquarist who wishes to find out more about how to care for the aquarium in the best way possible, along with easy [...]
Published at: 01:11 pm - Thursday November 13 2008
Looking to buy an aquarium – should you buy a glass aquarium or an acrylic one? Glass is a long time favourite, and most of the tanks that I have seen are glass, but consider this: Acrylic is reputed to be 17 times stronger than glass, softer and more flexible than glass, and hence highly [...]