Discus Cloudy Eye – Signs and Treatment Symptom: White film on discus eyes. Cause: Poor Water Quality Is it Contagious to other fish: No Treatment: Perform large water changes for 3-4 consecutive days until white…
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BUTTERFLY KOI Introduction This is a brown and grey fish with long fins. It originated from Indonesia where it was found in canals and ditches. Initially, most people found this particular type of fish ugly…
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Apr
Freshwater Stingrays Introduction Freshwater stingrays originated from the Amazon River system just like most of the other aquarium fish. Even though they are considered to be a docile species, they are known to be the…
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Apr
Freshwater Sharks Sharks have over time been found by more and more people to be fascinating to look at and learn about. A visit to museum for aquatic animals attest to this. Also, there has…
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Mar
Wood Aquariums In the past, one wouldn’t imagine an aquarium made of wood. This is basically because of the common knowledge that water destroys wood, but then again, so is steel yet it has been…
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Mar
How To Transport Live Fish Introduction When it comes to keeping fish in an aquarium, movement from one point to another will eventually turn out to be inevitable. Whether it is moving the fish for…
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Mar
How to Reseal an Aquarium – Step by Step Guide Did you ever come home one day and find your aquarium leaking? Did you find a great deal on a used aquarium because it leaks?…
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Mar
Aquarium Buying Guide – What You Need to Know Buying an aquarium is a commitment which should be approached with careful thought and consideration. While aquarium keeping is considered to be an enjoyable hobby by…
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Mar
Aquarium Maintenance – The Basics Good aquarium maintenance practices will lead to a healthy aquatic environment and thriving fish. Expensive and time-consuming problems can be prevented by spending thirty minutes on maintenance every other week.…
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Mar
Fish Fungus Fungus consists of fine white threads known as hyphae that pass through organic material. These hyphae form distinctive patches on fish that resemble cotton wool. Pathology The fungi involved include species of Achyla…
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Feb
Cloudy Aquarium Water The issue of cloudy water can be a baffling phenomenon for many aquarium owners. Unfortunately, there is no single answer as to why your aquarium water is cloudy because there is no…
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Dec
Best food for Discus Fish Introduction Discus fish can feed on basically anything which can include fish flakes, pellets, and frozen or even live food. The best food for your discus fish would be a…
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Nov
Why Discus fish are expensive Introduction Discus fish are very interesting fish to keep for aquarium keepers and they have gained popularity over time because of their unique beauty as they are very colorful. Despite…
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Nov
Discus Quarantine Process Discus fish care should be taken seriously. For this reason therefore, there are different scenarios that will require a quarantine period. Discus Quarantine Process – Scenario #1- Purchase of New Discus Fish…
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Nov
Discus Tank Mates Discus Tank Mates make up an essential part of your discus fish aquarium. Discus fish are naturally not meant to exist alone. Discus fish are the type of fish that are slow…
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Nov
Aquarium Circulation Pumps Circulation pumps are responsible for circulation of water in the aquarium. Without circulation of water in the aquarium there would be disastrous effects such as lack of sufficient oxygen for the fish…
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Oct
Best Aquarium Lighting The best aquarium lighting is usually LEDs which will illuminate your fish tank leading to enhancement of the colors of your fish and in the process creating depth, and highlighting your aqua-…
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Oct
Discus Fish Origins – All the Facts It goes without saying that discus fish are the incontrovertible kings of the freshwater aquarium. They are commonly referred to as disc fish for short. This eponym can…
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Aug
DISCUS FISH CARE Introduction Discus fish are a very unique kind of fish. Freshwater discus do well under a higher level of care compared to other kinds of aquarium fish. The discus cichlid need…
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Aug
Planted Aquariums Guide Discus fish can be kept in aquariums with plants or without. An aquarium without plants may be easier to maintain but it lacks aesthetic value among other great benefits that come with…
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Aug
Discus Fish Tank Basics – The Complete Guide Fish keeping is a rewarding and enjoyable venture. Discus fish belong to unique class of fishes which are the shy breeds. They are adapted to soft acidic…
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Aug
Discus Fish Facts – Everything You Need to Know Aquariums enhance the look and feel of a home. They provide a vibrant touch to home décor and it can be the center of attraction…
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Jul
How to Get a Great Deal on a Discus Dish Aquarium- Secrets Revealed I get a lot of emails from customers stating that their discus are getting big and they need to upgrade their discus…
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Jun
Many customers ask me what they should do with their discus when they are going away on vacation. Being the true discus fish enthusiast that you are you are probably thinking that your discus fish…
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May
Black Peppering on Discus Fish – Causes and Treatment A common question I get from customers is “What causes the black peppering on Discus fish? Is it something I should be worried about or need…
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May
How to buy discus fish online- the Step by Step Guide Buying discus fish online is common nowadays. I have been breeding and raising discuss fish for over 20 years. With the tremendous increase and…
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Mar
Sexing Discus Fish – All the Tips Revealed Sexing discus fish is not an easy task. There are a lot of different opinions online about sexing discus fish. When discus fish are small under 4…
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Mar
Feeding Discus Fish – Step by Step Guide A very common question I get from customers is What are you feeding discus fish? How often should I be feeding discus fish? How much should I…
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Dec
How to Breed Discus Fish- All Tips Revealed Customers always ask me how to breed discus fish. Breeding of Discus fish is quite difficult in terms of taking care of them and it may be…
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Dec
If you do a Google search for Discus water parameters you will see a lot of conflicting information. Many Discus owners become obsessed with water parameters to a point where they take the fun out…
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Dec
Discus Pop Eye – Signs and Treatment Symptoms: Eyeball looks cloudy and swollen and is protruding. If not treated quickly it can cause blindness and death. Cause: Bacterial infection usually caused by poor water quality.…