TROPICAL, POND AND FRESHWATER FISH NEWS

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67972464804048107922012-01-10T13:07:38.803ZTROPICAL, POND AND FRESHWATER FISH NEWSWelcome to the world of tropical, pond and freshwater fish. Free tips and advice about fish. All you need to know about tropical, pond and freshwater fish as a hobby.Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-86907822166719433272010-01-29T23:38:00.000Z2010-01-29T23:38:09.360ZCan an Aquarium cure Stress??

Owning a fish aquarium can be a very relaxing hobby. If you have small children, they will spend many hours mesmerized by brightly colored fish swimming around and frolicking. In fact, aquariums are a great way to bring the family together, especially if you allow each of your children to pick out one special fish (of the breeds you are planning to have in your aquarium) to be his or her very own

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-57427679011658105612009-08-09T21:50:00.001+01:002009-08-09T22:11:36.037+01:00Top Tips for backyard pond building

Backyard MasterpieceBackyard ponds are once thought to be owned by onlythe wealthy and filthy rich individuals. That wasthen. Now, backyard ponds can be built by even thesimplest homeowners. These can liven things up and canbe a good conversation starter for guests andvisitors. It will not only provide a beautiful andvisually appealing backyard but a relaxing one aswell.From cozy and small to

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-43608102421975395702009-06-02T23:10:00.000+01:002009-06-02T23:11:24.413+01:00Goldfish Outdoors

Goldfish Outdoors Goldfish OutdoorsBy Dane Stanton How do you build a goldfish pond outdoors? The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long enough rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump (you will need a pump to run a filter, fountain, or waterfall and it will keep the water circulating and the plants healthy), a filter system and some cooperative

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-18688028432491137012009-06-02T23:07:00.000+01:002009-06-02T23:08:10.998+01:00Building Liner Ponds

Building Liner Ponds Building Liner PondsBy Brett Fogle Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many gardeners begin to think about installing a small pond or water garden. Ponds don't need to be weeded or watered, and they can supply exuberant color in the form of water lilies and bog plants. The sound of a splashing fountain or waterfall is more appealing than weeding a

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-75929072624291539782008-08-06T20:41:00.000+01:002008-08-06T20:43:41.528+01:00Build a Fish Pond by Jane Forrester

Having a fish pond in your garden creates visual appeal. People are drawn to the sound of water as it offers a feeling of serenity and beauty; the soothing sound of water in motion from your very own pond sets your garden alive. Gardens that contain water features are admired by many and your fish pond can become the focal point of your backyard. However, there are some things that you should

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-5227103745802300112007-10-16T22:44:00.000+01:002007-10-16T22:45:06.530+01:00How To Select A Koi Pond Filter

How To Select A Koi Pond Filter by John MarstonHaving a Koi Pond is a great attraction and a beautiful addition for any yard. There is just something very relaxing about watching Koi swim peacefully in a small pond. But to enjoy your Koi Pond you need to use the proper filter to keep the pond clean and healthy.Selecting the proper size and type of filter is vital to making the pond a healthy

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-64313442328887659782007-08-10T17:04:00.001+01:002007-08-10T17:04:59.219+01:00Choosing Fish for an Outdoor Pond

Although you may have favorite tropical fish for your indoor aquarium, when it comes to setting up an outdoor pond you may have to adjust your selections a bit. What works inside may not work outside where the environmental conditions can be harder to keep under control. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular pond fish for outdoor habitats. * First, before you even think about putting

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-11146073758451550032007-08-10T17:02:00.000+01:002007-08-10T17:03:04.985+01:00Aquarium Plants: More than Just Decoration

Have you ever seen a pond or lake without plants in it? Probably not. That’s why most aquarium setups have some types of aquatic plants in them. They not only add to the visual pleasantness of the aquarium, they also provide a valuable service in keeping algae down and your water aerated – not to mention providing a place for the fish to “hide” and escape too. * All aquatic plants need a good

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-31366490178200175892007-08-10T17:00:00.000+01:002007-08-10T17:02:02.136+01:00An Introduction to Tropical Fish

Chances are, sometime in your childhood, you had a gold fish or other colorful fish in an aquarium or a fishbowl. Tropical fish, or those types of fish that primarily exist in fresh water environments, are a popular home and pond variety that millions of people keep for their color and their beauty. Let’s take a few minutes to talk more about tropical fish in the home environment. The term

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-32984959275541345612007-08-10T16:59:00.000+01:002007-08-10T17:00:31.697+01:005 Pieces of Advice for Taking Care of Tropical Fish in an Outside Pond

When you have an outside pond or other aquatic setting some of the methods that worked well in taking care of an indoor aquarium don’t work well in an outdoors setting. From feeding, to heating the water to adding plants you need to make allowances for the different environment in which your tropical fish are in. * Let’s start out by talking about feeding. Chances are, you are used to feeding

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-55555235099565306352007-08-10T16:57:00.002+01:002007-08-10T16:59:03.126+01:00What Kind, What Size and How-To for Starting a Pond

So you want to start an outside pond for your tropical fish friends? There are a lot of things to consider when creating an outdoor aquatic setting. Some of the things that worked well inside just won’t work in the great outdoors. However, once you get things up and going you will wonder how you ever did without that pond in your yard! * First of all, what kind of pond? You can get fancy and

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-64885633425857728382007-08-10T16:57:00.001+01:002007-08-10T16:57:56.183+01:003 Important Tips for Taking Care of Your Tropical Fish

If you are one of the millions of Americans with a tropical fish aquarium or pond then chances are you are looking for ways to make sure your fish enjoy a long, healthy life. For the most part, tropical fish are easy to take care of and require very little additional care outside the basics. However, there are a few things you should know that can dramatically extend the lifespan of your

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-18272651044708033762007-08-10T16:56:00.001+01:002007-08-10T16:56:57.145+01:003 Tips for Setting up an Outside Pond

So you’ve enjoyed your indoor aquarium for years and want to expand. Or maybe you have decided the perfect way to landscape that backyard area is to add a pond for freshwater fish. Outdoor ponds are a great way to take your hobby and expand it to the great outdoors and add a beautiful area to your existing landscape. However, maintaining and setting up an outdoor pond for your tropical fish

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-77218281113607873122007-08-10T16:52:00.000+01:002007-08-10T16:53:39.286+01:00Common Diseases of Tropical Fish and What to Do About Them

While tropical fish can be a wonderful hobby that many people enjoy, they also can be susceptible to diseases that if not caught early on can lead to early death of the fish and also risk of it spreading to other fish in the same habitat. Although there are literally hundreds of diseases that tropical fish can acquire, there is usually only a handful that most owners have to be on the watch for.

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-8398048400301248192007-07-16T20:34:00.000+01:002007-07-16T20:36:31.742+01:00

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-55823370748779941152007-07-16T20:06:00.000+01:002007-07-16T20:08:11.794+01:00Pond Aquarium Plants: More than Just Decoration

What is a pond with plants in it? Just another hole in the ground with water! Well, maybe it isn’t that bad, but you will find that by adding plants to your outdoor pond you can greatly help not only with the visual aspects of the pond, but also help your fish breed better and the pond keep itself healthy for your fish. Let’s take a look at how aquatic plants can help spruce up your outdoor

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-24781176428046553382007-07-13T14:01:00.000+01:002007-07-13T14:08:26.664+01:00Betta not Beta- and 4 other Betta FishFacts

Here are the top 5 things you may not know about our favorite tropical fish:1. It’s a Betta Fish, not a Beta FishBeta is the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet. Betta is the beautiful Siamese Fighting Fish swimming gloriously in your 10-gallon (minimum) aquarium. “Beta” is pronounced “bay-tuh.” “Betta” is pronounced “Bet-Tuh.”Got it? Good. 2. Bettas are gentle and not fighters.In the wild, Bettas

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-23925172749714792232007-07-12T17:31:00.000+01:002007-07-12T17:33:14.160+01:00Monitoring the Healthcare of Your Tropical Pond Fish

You have a beautiful outdoor pond stocked full of the fish that create a wonderful kaleidoscope of color in your backyard. If you aren’t careful, though, you can come outside one day to find most of your habitat dieing or in poor health. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can monitor the health of your outdoor pond fish. * Your tropical fish live in that pond, but so do their waste,

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-45891562868072879882007-07-10T13:01:00.000+01:002007-07-10T13:02:46.623+01:00Size It Up: Picking the Right Aquarium Size for Your Tropical Fish

Perhaps you’ve enjoyed your tropical fish for many years, or maybe you are just getting started with this wonderful hobby. Whatever the case, you may have questions and concerns about how to size your aquarium to best fit your needs. Finding the right size aquarium that will provide the right habitat for your fish is a process that doesn’t time much time and will ensure that you have an

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-63237866070672033312007-07-09T23:57:00.000+01:002007-07-09T23:59:30.265+01:00Some Helpful Tips for Choosing the Right Tropical Fish

If you are starting out new in your tropical fish hobby then you may be wondering just what type of fish you should get. Perhaps you want something a bit more advanced than the traditional goldfish that sat on your dresser as a child. The good news is that there is such a wide variety of tropical fish nowadays that you can pretty much find one that will fit your personality and setting. Let’s

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-78288810982505404922007-07-07T17:35:00.000+01:002007-07-07T17:39:39.119+01:00Fish in the classroom

The Pet Care Trust today announced that it will create and support a Fish in the Classroom Program over the next three years. Lew Sutton, PetAg, the President of the Pet Care Trust, said, “I am pleased to announce today the creation of the Pet Care Trust’s Fish in the Classroom (FIC) Program that will educate and enhance the experiences of grade school students who are learning about fish and how

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-3758947036954902052007-07-05T22:51:00.000+01:002007-07-05T22:54:25.134+01:00Saltwater Aquarium

The decision to purchase a saltwater or marine fish tank for your home or office should not be taken lightly. Marine fish will have requirements far greater than freshwater fish. However, once you’ve decided to purchase a saltwater aquarium you’ll be rewarded with a stunning range of tropical and reef fish to choose from.But first you’ll need to purchase your tank. The selection process can be

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-42085213275853575822007-07-01T16:36:00.000+01:002007-07-01T16:42:07.845+01:00Aquaplancton for Ponds

I have just come across an advert for Aquaplancton, and looking at the advertising for it, it looks a very good product for the pond. It clears the pond of rotting algae and organic matter according to the literature. I haven’t tried it myself but looking at the website it looks a sure fire winner. It is a very “natural” way to keep ponds clear, if anyone has used this can they please leave

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-12439899936064265472007-06-27T23:17:00.000+01:002007-06-27T23:20:11.573+01:00Koi Pond

There is something magical about a Koi pond. Maybe it’s the bright colors of the Koi, the rhythmic swaying of the water plants beneath the surface, or the gentle sound of a running waterfall on a warm summer afternoon. Chances are, you too were swept up in the magical beauty of the Koi pond. Unfortunately, the upkeep of the pond isn’t usually such a magical experience, unless you know the tips to

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-38817747893474072992007-06-27T14:45:00.000+01:002007-06-27T14:54:39.062+01:00Ponds

Building a Water GardenWater garden construction is, in principle anyway, easy. It is simply a matter of digging a hole, dropping in an underliner, a liner and a re circulating pump and filling with water. Put in a few plants, fish, snails and such and its done. You have a functional water garden. How attractive it is, though, is another story - and that is where a lot of the work comes in.The

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-19323839571135240952007-06-24T22:47:00.000+01:002007-06-24T22:53:20.113+01:00Koi fish in a pond

If you are thinking of purchasing Koi fish, there are several guidelines that you must first consider before buying. It is important that you must first be acquainted with what there is to know regarding Koi fish. It is also important that you must not hastily buy the first Koi fish that you like, because you might be disappointed buying them. Remember, Koi fish are ornamental pet fish that is

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-72429043302217542912007-06-21T19:56:00.000+01:002007-06-21T20:00:55.509+01:00Starting with fish

Little do you know, but the goldfish and other finned friends have served as pets for more than thousands of years. From the simple bright orange companion to the colorful display of bright shades of tropical specimens, pet fish are popular. Having a fish for a pet is one of the most relaxing and less time-consuming commitments to make when you're ready to embrace the animal world into your home.

Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415220390248976776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6797246480404810792.post-64506319365154762632007-06-19T20:15:00.000+01:002007-06-19T23:00:26.018+01:00Welcome to tropical, pond and freshwater fish news!

Welcome to the world of tropical, pond and freshwater fish. Free tips and advice about fish. All you need to know about tropical, pond and freshwater fish as a hobby.

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