Sunday, August 2, 2009
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Fish Care
Selecting an appropriate fish medication can sometimes be challenging. You first need to determine what fish ailment you are dealing with. Parasites, bacteria and fungus can all invade our fish ponds but there are many effective controls. We carry naturally-derived medications such as MelaFix and PimaFix for parasites and fungus,(respectively) as well as cures for ich and fish lice, etc. Non-iodized salt is a fantastic remedy for many fish ailments as long as it is applied at the proper dosage; we offer Pond Salt in a 10 lb. box with directions.
Additionally, chlorine must be removed from ponds that have just had city water added to them, so a product such as First Choice chlorine remover is a must have (unless you use well water).
Predator control can involve using standing and floating decoys, motion sensors that repel with water or sound, and (usually as a last choice) pond netting. Blue Herons, raccoons, and cats can be controlled with these devices.(source: www./pondandgardenwholesalers.com)
Key: Fish Tank, Fish Care, Fish Disease
Monday, September 8, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
How to Keep Your Aquarium Cool
Water holds heat well and aquarium equipment, such as lighting, produces lots of warmth which can push the water temperature up to dangerous levels. Fish, corals, bacteria and other organisms have maximum temperatures that they are able to tolerate, and they can suffer, or die, if these are exceeded. Corals are at particular risk and may bleach - expelling their essential zooxanthellae into the water.
The high temperatures increase metabolism so fish (and other organisms, including filter bacteria) need to breathe more rapidly and have a higher oxygen requirement than they do than when the water is cooler. Unfortunately, warm water also holds less oxygen than cooler water, so the hotter it gets the more risky it becomes for your aquarium livestock.