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If you own fish, then you undoubtedly want to give them the best life you possibly can. This has been made easier with the introduction of BiOrb Aquariums, which offer you lots of great benefits. You can choose from a whole range of accessories and a variety of tank sizes. BiOrb Aquariums are designed to massively improve the environment of your fish while simultaneously reducing the effort you have to put in to keep the tank in top condition, meaning everyone wins.

Cleaning out the fish tank is not a fun job, but you’ll have to do it less with a BiOrb Aquarium as these are designed so you only have to change the filter in the tank once every six weeks. It’s also really easy to change, making it absolutely stress free. This benefit is achieved through a five stage process of water optimization. The stages are biological, mechanical and chemical filtration, coupled with water stabilizers and 100% water oxygenation, meaning your water will be clear and pure.

Another great benefit of BiOrb Aquariums is that they’re low maintenance. As well as not changing the filter so often, the optimization of the water means that harmful scum and bacteria is less likely to build up on the sides of the tank, so there’ll be less cleaning for you to do. The ceramic plate at the bottom of the aquarium also provides a great home for beneficial filter bacteria to thrive and, as this is never removed, you won’t lose the beneficial bacteria when you clean the tank.

Added to the low maintenance, there are also huge benefits in the bowl shape of BiOrb Aquariums. There is a bubble tube that uses an air-powered filtration system to keep oxygen levels at optimum, creating a great environment for your fish. There’s also an increased water capacity, which means they have more room to move around. Plus, independent studies show that this shape of aquarium has higher oxygenation levels than rectangular ones. Added to this, they also look a lot more attractive.

If you’re still not convinced, then maybe the great cartridge based filtration system will clinch it for the BiOrb Aquarium. This effectively keeps the water clear and the fish healthy through a specially designed system that safely eliminates organic waste produced by the fish and uneaten food. You can also choose from some fantastic aquarium accessories, such as a timer to remind you to feed your fish, a thermometer to measure the water temperature and a stand to showcase your aquarium.

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People don’t realize just how old and important the arowana fish actually is. The arowana fish has been around for the last 150-200 million years and was around from the middle Jurassic age. This middle Jurassic age is known as the age of the reptiles so to put it into perspective, this means the arowana fish was around along with the dinoseurs. Through out this time the fish itself has remained almost the same making the arowana we see in or pet stores today a living and breathing fossil.

Unfortunately what most people don’t realize is that the arowana stocks around the world are in decline. With over fishing and over collecting some breeds of the arowana have now found them selves on the endangered list. The stocks of golden arowana have become very low over the last 50 years. The three main areas today where the arowana fish is found, are Asia, Australia and the Amazon. Luckily owners and breeders of this fish from around the world are helping it to make a comeback.

An arowana in the right environment can grow to a size of around four foot and can weigh between 25-35 pounds. They are known as a fiery aggressive fish in the wild reaching speeds of 25 mph in quick shots to catch there prey. In the Amazon they can be seen leaping from the water to catch insects or small birds in low laying branches. This has earned them the nickname “water monkeys”. They are classified as carnivores or meat eaters but will eat anything like other fish, insects or small birds.

In the wild arowanas travel, hunt and fight in groups. The male and female arowanas work in unity to defend there area and family group.To defend they nip, bite, body slap and charge at whatever puts them on high alert in there own territory.

In Asia and particularity in China the arowana is commonly known as the golden dragon fish. It is revered and seen as a symbol of luck, wealth and prosperity and is especially used in the set up of feng shui aquariums. With these reasons and some other factors the golden arowana or Asian arowana as its sometimes known as has become an expensive commodity.

I hope that this article will shine some light on the mystery and hype that surrounds this ancient bred of fish known as the arowana fish and hopefully will promote an interest in you to look into this great fish.

An arowana is a great fish to have as a pet but some people might be afraid to look in to it because they think its difficult. In this article I will try and change your mind about keeping an arowana as a pet because no matter want some people think its actually not that difficult to keep a healthy and happy arowana.

Arowana Fish are known as one of the largest freshwater fish to be kept in an aquarium. They normally grow to a length of between 3 to 4 foot. In the right conditions and with the right feeding they can reach this size relatively quick. So when starting out you might want to think about your tank size early just to save you the hassle of having to upgrade your tank down the line. My advice would be to get a big enough tank from the start. The recommended tank size would be 180cm x 75cm x 60cm (length x width x height). A tank this size will allow the arowana fish to grow to its natural size and avoid stunting the fishes growth.

The tank itself should be placed on an appropriate accompanying support or a strong sturdy table that will take the weight of the tank when filled with water. The background colour you choose for the tank will be based on what kind of arowana you are going to get. A darker background colour better suits the red arowana, but a white or lighter background colour better suits a golden or silver arowana. Arowanas in the wild are known for there jumping prowess so it is very important that you keep your tank covered. The last thing that you want to happen is to walk into a room and see your lovely arowana lying on the floor.

Remember to keep your arowana and aquarium tank out of direct sunlight, as the arowana can be very sensitive and receptive to changes in light. Having the right set up and correct lighting is very important for your arowana and also to bring out the best colour from your fish. Arowanas come in different colours like silver, red ,green and gold so having the wrong type of light in your tank is a sin.
When the arowana is small you are better to get it used to a wide range of foods. This is so they will get a taste for them right from the start. You will also find out which foods they like and which they dont as they sometimes can be fussy eaters. The younger arowanas are better on live and frozen brine, shrimp, black worms and small fish. The bigger arowanas will usually take better to larger fish, frogs, insects and crickets.

I hope after reading this article all the myths you have heard about keeping an arowana will be gone and you might look more into this great fish. Maybe the next time you visit a pet store with an arowana for sale, you might think about bringing it home.

Arowana Fish have a wide and dedicated following of breeders and collectors throughout the world. Due to the high demand from collectors and enthusiasts globally for arowanas we have seen there cost price rising and from this we are now seeing more arowana for sale ads online.
Hopefully by writing this article I will be able to give you some insight into what to look for when buying an arowana fish. An arowana nowadays can be expensive to buy and look after so hopefully the few tips below will help you to choose a healthy fish and help you to look after it for years to come.

Here are some important points to note when trying to pick an arowana fish for yourself.
1. The arowana is mostly found swimming slightly below the surface of the water. It should be gliding effortlessly back and forward across the tank and turning with ease. Keep an eye on the arowana for a few minutes in the tank to make sure that this is what the fish is doing. If the arowana is continuously swimming near the bottom of the tank or looks awkward in any way you are best to avoid buying.

2. For a healthy arowana the scales should be shining. Whether the fish is a silver arowana or a golden arowana, then the fish should radiate its proper colour.

3. The arowana has a long thin muscular shape which you will recognize with all breeds of arowana. There should be no marks, dimples or bumps along the body of the fish.
4. The eyes of an arowana should look natural and clear. They should not bulge or protrude out like that of a goldfish.

5. Taking a look at the scales on an arowana is very important. They should be all the one color and look natural and healthy. Look along the body of the fish to see if there is any blotching or discoloration on the scales, if there is then this could be a sure sign that the fish has an infection.
6. The fins are another very important aspect to look at when choosing an arowana fish. The fins should be fully open when the fish is swimming around. The fins themselves should be all as one and have no breaks or tears in them. If there are breaks in the fins its not the the worst thing as the fins will grow back within 3-4 weeks but it can be a sign of bad handling or transportation.

7. The last tip I would give you before you take home your arowana would be to ask the shop or previous owner what diet the arowana was fed. Sometimes an arowana can be a picky eater but if the fish has been exposed to a range of foods at a young age then it will make your life easier when it comes to feeding later on.

I hope you will have found some tips in this article that will help you when deciding to buy an arowana. Some types and breeds of arowana fish don’t come cheap so be alert and informed before handing over your money.

Three fish for your fresh water aquarium are described here. Scientific names, preferred conditions, colors description, sex differences and breeding advice are given for the Upside down Catfish, the Variatus Platy and the White Cloud Mountain Minnow.

Upside Down Catfish - Synodontis nigriventris (Family: Mochokidae)
As its name describes this fish exhibits different postures than most other fish do. Its main position is upside down as it eats from underneath the leaves. Its upside nature continues on into its color as its back has the lighter colors and the belly the darker colors.

They can be kept in a community tank but the lighting really needs to be dim so select your choice of occupants carefully to meet this particular criteria. A water temperature range of 22 to 26 degrees centigrade is adequate. These fish are scavengers but their food diet must be varied and consist of a high proportion of vegetable matter.

A special feature of this fish is the presence of long barbels that might irritate the other fish now and again. The eye is particularly large, the back is a light gray to cream color with dark brown to black irregular shaped spotting. The belly of the fish is almost black. It can grow to about 10 cms.

The large caudal fin is split with spots and colored tints on it. The dorsal fin has the same tints. Breeding wise there is no recommended techniques to pass on although it has been bred on rare occasions.

Variatus Platy - Xiphophorus variatus (Family: Poeciliidae)
Due to lots of breeding there are a wide range of colored varieties. This is an extremely popular fish with beginners. It is not difficult to maintain in a fresh water aquarium and will even breed in it. Platys are not fussy eaters, are sturdy and temperatures between 20 and 27 degrees centigrade will be fine.

The male is smaller then the female which is a bit dull color wise being greenish or silvery. A males color will depend on its type. For breeding the pair should be kept apart prior to it and a breeding tank used. Moving an egg carrying female is dangerous, unless in the early stages, as the brood and the mother can be lost.

It can take two months to give birth to over one hundred fry and most should survive as these fish are not particularly cannibalistic. Infusoria can be fed for a short time before you move on to fine dry food and brine shrimp.

White Cloud Mountain Minnow - Tanichthys albonubes (Family: Cyprinidae)
Another good peaceful community fish for your freshwater aquarium and the beginner. There are no feeding problems and it likes to eat little and frequently. Too much heat will hurt this fish so a water temperature range of between 18 and 20 degrees centigrade is best. The water should also be a bit hard and there needs to be lots of space for it to swim around in.

The main color is often silver (with purple blue tints) along the flanks and green on the back. Adults will reach a size of about 4 cms. In the young fish there is a blue green stripe on it that appears to change color as the angle of view changes. This runs from the caudal peduncle to behind the eye but gradually fades and cannot be seen in older fish.

Both the caudal fin and the dorsal fin have a red area on them. The anal fin is a bit longer than the dorsal fin. It has a small mouth that faces upwards slightly. The female is more full bodied than the male. The male has a longer dorsal fin.

Breeding the white cloud mountain minnow is not difficult. To start with you need to separate the selected pair and condition them as this will help the breeding success rate. The breeding tank should be planted with thick bunches of fine leaved plants and have shallow water; about 15 cms.

After getting together the eggs will be laid among the plants. The eggs are not sticky. Although there is no reputation for eating their eggs or fry it is best practice to remove the parents after spawning. Three days later and fry should appear. Rear as normal.

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Have any of you reading this ever owned fresh water aquariums? If not, then this article will persuade you to do exactly that and give you reasons why you should set an aquarium up and choose some beautiful fish to look after. Here are 5 statements explaining why you need to do this.

1. Good for your health

Research has shown that folk who own fresh water aquariums have better health than those who spend their time lounging on the couch watching TV. You will have a lower blood pressure, eat better, sleep better, feel more relaxed and enjoy life more. Who would not want that!

2. Satisfaction & Responsibility

Looking after your pets will give you so much pleasure as you see them them flourising in their surroundings that you have made for them and you feel a great sense of pride as you know you are responsible for their lives.

3. Not Expensive

It will not cost that much to set up a fresh water aquarium and populate it with with a great variety of beautiful fish. Basic equipment can be obtained readily along with initial fish selections from your local pet store and they will give you free advice.

4. Not Time Consuming

Once you have established your aquarium environment and you follow the basic rules then you will be able to maintain suitable conditions for your pet fish without staying up all night looking after them. And you don’t need to take them for a walk.

5. Help Is At Hand

There are many online forums you can join as a beginner, ask questions and receive the specific help you might need. And there are many ebooks and books available to learn from. Not to mention local groups you can join and discuss your issues with fellow members.

6. You Become An Expert

You will develop knowledge of keeping and maintaining your fresh water aquarium by learning from fellow aquarists in online forums or local clubs and eventually be able to help others. Remember that an expert is someone who knows more than others who do not know as much. Those with little knowedge will see you as an expert at some point in their learning process.

7. Center Of Attraction

Once your aquarium has settled down, your plants are established and you have the ideal number and type of wonderfully colored fish species you want, then your aquarium will instantly attract the attention of your visitors. As soon as they see it they will go …WOW!

Now that you have read this far, why would you not consider taking up the hobby and start to be a fresh water aquarium lover. If you don’t try it you won’t feel how good it feels to own one.

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Arowana Fish like all other species of fish or animals need a balanced diet . So here I will try and outline the correct types of food to feed any breed of arowana. It doesn’t matter if your arowana is silver, green or red, but it matters that it gets the full range of food types as no one food source will have all the needed nutrients.

I would like to point out one thing before I go through the food types, and that is to be very careful when feeding your arowana live food. I see questions being asked all the time about different bugs and insects people have caught in there garden and asking if they can feed them to there arowana. There is no way that I would feed my arowana anything that I found in my garden or outdoors. Live bait is known to be one of the biggest contributors of disease among arowanas, so only feed them live bait that you have gotten from a reliable dealer.

Food Descriptions:

Crickets
Crickets are a great source of nutrition for any arowana with only minimal to no risk of disease spread. Just make sure that the crickets you are feeding your fish are the correct size for him to eat. The varying sizes of cricket can be found in any good fish or pet store.

Centipedes
This is also a very nutritious food for your arowana fish but generally are easier to find frozen than live in the stores. In Asia they are used to help bring out the colour of the fish.

Live Fish
If it can fit in the arowanas mouth then it can be used as bait. Just be careful and make sure that you are getting the live fish from a reliable source. Most commonly feeder gold, meadow, baby koi, baby catfish and small chidlid are used as bait.

Krill
This a another very nutritious food for an arowana but it can be pricey. You can use it from time to time just to mix up the diet a bit.

Mealworms
Again another nutritious food for your arowana fish. If your fish will accept dead mealworm then it is recommeneded that you drown the mealworm first. Also if you removed the head of the mealworm before feeding it can help the arowana to digest them better.

Earthworms
This is a very healthy food for any Arowana and has a minimal risk of disease transmission. It is better first to feed the earthworms with nutritious food first to help clear the soil from within it.

Pellets
There is a lot of reputable brands of arowana pellet food on the market and all have varying degrees to nutritional value. Pick one that you prefer and use it along with other food sources.

Frogs
A very healthy and nutritious food source for an arowana which is most commonly used in Asia. Frogs are thought to help bring out the colour in the arowana. Just make sure that the frog is not poisonous and again only buy from a reliable source.

Here I hope I have covered most of the different food types that you can feed your arowana fish. Some arowanas might prefer one food type over another but you can mix and match their diet to vary it for them.

The Japanese started breeding koi fish from carp mutations, they solely got here in a single or two colors. As the popularity of koi fish grew and an rising variety of people started breeding all of them by the years, koi fish began to come back in better coloration varieties and combinations of patterns. Right this second koi fish might be seen in many alternative colours together with red, black, inexperienced, yellow and white.

Being able to acknowledge the totally totally different types of koi fish is easier while you’ve acquired an understanding of the varied classifications that koi are grouped into. Each variety has certain necessities however sample selection is suitable in most varieties. There are a number of very talked-about koi varieties. One commonplace selection is Kahaku koi. These are White Koi with crimson markings. Another widespread koi choice is the Hirarimono or Ogon variety.

The primary part of the phrase “Hikari” means metallic. The second part of the word “Mono” means single color. These koi fish are all one color. Ogon koi are also very metallic in appearance. They’re most commonly accessible and seen in yellow generally known as Yamabuki Ogon and within the color white or silver which are often known as Platinum Ogon. Regardless of the shade or the variability, the coloration of Ogon koi should be the same hue from their heads to their tails and right right down to the guidelines of the fins. Giant fins are fascinating on the Ogon koi fish because they offset the plain body.

White Koi or Platinum Ogon are very distinctive and common fish on the earth of koi. Their our our bodies appear to shine with the identical luster as treasured metal. These distinctive and delightful koi fish first appeared back in 1963, probably from crossing Kigoi with the grayish-silver Nezu (transient for the Japanese phrase for rat, nezumi) Ogon. These sorts of koi fish are very hardy and develop rapidly. They are moreover fashionable in poorly filtered ponds because they stand out within the murky water. Different Ogon koi fish embody the Nezu, Orenji and the Fuji koi fish.

Most Platinum Ogon koi are bred with the Ginrin scales to make them seem even shinier. Ginrin scales are very totally different from these that are seen on metallic koi. As a substitute of an general gleam attributable to the reflective pigment of the scales, Ginrin scales have a reflective sheen over all or a part of their flooring creating a glimmering influence that may very well be very much like minimize diamonds. To qualify as Ginrin, the koi fish ought to have extra of these scales than it is doable to depend as it swims past the observer. About 20 scales is the accepted minimum.

One issue that really attracts pond homeowners to fill their ponds with koi fish is the massive variety of colors that koi fish come in. When seen from the best, koi fish are capable of present their greatest color. The vast majority of the fish’s pigment in on the highest side of the fish. When koi fish are shown in events in Asia, they’re on a regular basis proven in spherical swimming pools and are on a regular basis considered from the top.

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Owning and maintaining your own aquarium can be a relaxing and rewarding experience, but before you even think about putting the first fish in the water there are several things you’ll need to do first. This includes tasks such as buying and installing a filter, learning about water temperature and performing research on the type of fish you plan to keep. This is one of the best strategies for becoming more familiar with your new pets. Here we have outlined a few of the crucial steps you’ll need to follow as you get started.

Aquariums are made from a few different types of clear materials, including glass, fiberglass and acrylic, and while all of these materials make for a good aquarium, each will vary a bit in terms of price. Be sure to tell the pet store owner which type of fish you’re planning to keep, along with your budget for this project, and usually they can help you choose an aquarium that will best suit your particular needs.

Prior to filling the tank you will need to take steps to create the perfect biological system for the fish you plan to add. This is done with filters that separate the water you need from the chemical and biological impurities it contains. If you’re unsure if your filter is working properly, fill up a small container of water from your tank and bring it to the pet store to have it analyzed. Pet shops will typically be able to determine whether or not your water is ready for fish.

After the filters and power source are installed on your new aquarium, you’ll need to slowly begin adding the water. Once the tank is filled, and before you add any fish, allow the water to sit for some time—generally a week to ten days—to allow any impurities to dissipate from the water. This will also give you time as a new tank owner to ensure all of your equipment is working exactly as it should.

Experienced aquarium owners will probably be the first to tell you that their initial trials with aquariums were filled with minor setbacks, usually resulting from improper maintenance or care. Unfortunately, the same may happen to you, but by following the advice above and performing extensive research on the needs of your particular breed of fish you can greatly reduce the odds of something going awry.

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With all things fish, it is always useful to remember that slow and steady wins the day. If you rush in and try to do too much too quickly, that is when it could all go wrong and this applies from day 1.

Newly set-up tank
The best thing to do with a new tank is to set it up and leave it running. At first the sides will cover with air bubbles and the bacteria levels will be too low. Add a few plants once you know you are clear of leaks and test the water quality every day, watching for the nitrite to spike. By adding plants you are carrying in some bacteria from the shop and they are starting their own water clearing. Once the nitrite has spike and then settled, you might slowly add in one or two small fish each, keeping a close eye on those levels.

Cleaning a filter on a tank that is running
Once you start adding plants and fish, possibly even a few apple snails or shrimps, your filters will start to be doing their job. So at least once per week (you will quickly get the feel of whether this is too much or too little for your aquarium) remove the filter and clean it out.

First, remove the filter media and place it somewhere clean and dry, then strip down the filter body and head and clean off any build up of residue. The impeller will gather dirt so that will need removing and the insides of the filter should have the dirt rubbed off.

Then, back to the filter media. Ideally your filter will have two equally sized filter pads. Take the dirtiest of these and clean it well or replace it with a new one. With the second, remove some water directly from the tank and clean the filter by washing just in this tank water. During the clean you do not want to wash this filter media with tap water - you will destroy its colony of bacteria! Then reassemble the filter and return to the water. Switch it on and check it is working.

Changing water
Again, perhaps a weekly task at first, but a heavily stocked aquarium may need more work and an established tank masses less. Prepare a quantity of water in advance by filling a clean bucket of water with water from the cold water tap. Never use water from the hot water tap! It’s a long story, but it might contain copper from the inside of the pipes that builds up in your aquarium. Ideally run it off a day or two in advance and add dechlorinator to the water. When the time comes to change the water, use a gravel cleaner to syphon out the water, cleaning the gravel at the same time. Never remove over 20% of the water in your aquarium although! It is useful to calculate what 20% is when you first set up your tank and make a small mark on your aquarium so you know where to empty it to.

Other repair
You will need to trim and replace live plants every so often and remove any build ups of algae off the side of the aquarium, though a good selection of occupants will do this for you. Your splash cover will need occasional cleaning and you should replace your bulbs every 6 to 12 months, depending on their types.

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