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Tips On Keeping And Breeding Discus Fish

Admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:40:10 +0000

Ideal for breeding discus fish are 20 or 30 gallon tall fish tanks. You should provide some vertical surface in the tank (e.g.: inverted flowerpot) that will enable them to lay their eggs.

In order to provide some shelter for the pair you could add some potted plants to the breeding fish tank. They can be kept in bare tanks but benefit from bog wood and plants as these help the discus feel safe knowing they have somewhere to hide. If they get stressed and scared in a bare tank they can dash around and hurt themselves.

Use some sponge filter for the filtration system to handle the biological load. Also required is a outside power filter which picks up any waste that might be in the water.

Discus fish come from the calm warm waters of the Amazon River and prosper when these conditions are replicated in the home aquarium. For both general maintenance and breeding of discus the pH should be maintained between 5.5 and 7.0, the temperature between 83 and 86 degrees F.

Water changes should be performed weekly. However a small water change should be done every day, or every second day. Frequent water changes increase appetite and promote mating activity in discus. Notice that discus will often spawn after a water change!

If good water quality is maintained the discus will have large appetites and should accept any food offered to them. Spawning discus should be fed frozen blood worms, beef heart, frozen or live brine shrimp, live white worms or Tetra Color Bits. In order to avoid parasites invading the tank you should never feed live tubifex or black worms to discus.

A "happy" breeding pair will lay eggs every week for a period of about 4 months. Usually discus will go through two of these spawning cycles in a year. The female will lay around 80-400 eggs and then the male fertilises them. It can take between 48-60 hours for the eggs to hatch and another 60-72 hours until they are swimming freely.

Immediately upon becoming free-swimming the fry will move to their parents sides, and start feeding off them during this time. The fry will feed off their parents sides for as long as you leave them together, however they should be offered small foods such as baby brine shrimp. You will notice after about 3-6 weeks that the parents will be exhausted, also the fry will be growing fast. It's a good idea to remove them at this stage.

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Keeping Discus Fish & Breeding Discus Fish

Admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:43:36 +0000

The last few years have seen more and more being written about keeping discus fish than most other fish species. Anyone who is thinking about keeping discus fish in their home aquarium should of course get all the information they need before actually buying any of them. They are thought of as royal fish, they are native to the warm and calm Amazon waters that charm through their behavior. Keeping discus fish does require a bit of knowledge on their background, about what to offer to make such pets happy and also what to expect from them. Discus fish are considered fish of changing habits that manifest personality.

When first keeping discus fish you will find that they are shy and very calm in general, but when they start making couples they can often become a little bit aggressive due to breeding territory protection. Keeping discus fish will bring lots of rewards but it will also give you a few challenges as well. First off, as you will see with most groups of any type of fish, within a group it is not uncommon that the weakest discus will get bullied; this is something that can unfortunately result in death. Keeping discus fish in groups in a minimum of six individuals is thought of as ideal. By doing this you will increase the confidence of the group members and you lower the risk of group misbehavior.

When you are keeping discus fish, you will have to respect their habits. For example mating are matters of their own personal choice do not try to force two together. Therefore if you do plan to breed your discus as said you cannot match make and expect them to breed, you will have to let them choose their own partner. When you are keeping discus fish that are about to go through the breeding process it is always best to separate them into a different tank specially prepared for the purpose. If you are keeping discus fish that are about to breed together with the rest of your aquatic pets, you will run the risk of having some violent behavior due to the territorial claims of the breeding pair. Discus fish prepare their area that they are going to use to have their babies by cleaning it first and defending it throughout the whole process.

You will find that discus feed their young by secreting food for them from in between their scales. After about a week the fry will be big enough for you to help with the feeding by giving some baby brine shrimp or even just some flaked food will do. When you are certain that the fry have stopped feeding from the parents it will be safe for you to remove them from the tank into their own. Use a separate tank for the fry feed them well to support the accelerated growth rate. If everything has been done correctly they should grow well and at around 12 weeks they should have grown to about the 2 inch diameter mark. At that size you will be able to start to sell your baby discus fish.

There are plenty of information sources to learn more on discus fish and their breeding; such a reliable site is this Discus Fish Blog that will definitely assist you in satisfying the needs of your discus fish. Always stay informed on feeding and breeding habits of your friends, as you?re thus watching over thehealth of your
Discus Fish.

Aquarium Air Pumps | Their Use In Your Home Aquarium

Admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:41:56 +0000

To properly set up a home aquarium it is important that you add an air pump. Aquarium air pump is a device that brings air into the aquarium and it may filtrate the water too. By adding oxygen to the water it helps the fish and plants to breath otherwise they will die. There are some things that you need to know about placing a aquarium air pump in your aquarium.

The Need For An Aquarium Air Pump

Almost all aquariums will need an aquarium air pump. In most cases, the air pump pumps air through the tubes, into the water and through the filter. They provide the needed oxygen that most tropical, saltwater and freshwater fish need for survival. There are different types of air pumps. The type of aquarium you have and the number of fish you have in your tank will determine what type of aquarium air pump you should buy.

Air Stones And Bubble Wands

One of the easiest and most common aquarium air pumps are air stones and the bubble wands. These are ideal for smaller aquariums and tanks. With this system, one end is attached to tubing and air circulates through the tubing and into the water through the stone. This type of air pump circulates air while creating bubbles in the water.

Under Gravel Aquarium Air Pumps

The under gravel aquarium air pumps are those systems that are place under the gravel in the bottom of the tank. The air is pumped through tube and then up through the underwater gravel. This type air pump is better suited for larger aquariums or tanks. The under gravel air pump is nice because it is easy to hide inside of the aquarium and it gives it a more natural look.

How To Use An Aquarium Air Pump

Installing and using the aquarium air pump is easy. There will be instructions that come with the air pump just follow those but basically you take the air pump out from the box and place it in the aquarium and turn it on. If you have an air pump that is attached to a filter, then you will need to clean it frequently as it does get dirty. Read the instructions closely. If you have any product specific questions or unsure of any aspects of your air pump, most air pump suppliers have a toll free number on their box that you can call or simply ask your local aquarium or pet shop.

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Tropical Home Aquarium – Low Hassle Approach Pt.1

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www.mindbites.com Professor Haney is a history professor in Austin, Texas. He has an eclectic enthusiasm for an array of interests, one of those being the practice of harboring and sustaining underwater life in his home aquarium. He is a pragmatic hobbyist with little time and has discovered a way to continue with his passion while not interrupting his busy schedule. This lesson is one in a series of wonderful and informative introductions into some thoughts and considerations one might address when beginning a home aquarium. In this lesson, Prof. Haney describes the many choices one faces when deciding on fish, tanks, and set-ups for their first aquarium. This Lesson includes the following Topics: 1) An Aquarium as a Hobby - Benefits vs. Time and Expense 2) Types of Fish - Saltwater vs. Freshwater 3) The No Hassle Advantage of Cichlids 4) Finding a Good Tropical Fish Store

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Cichlids (pronounced siklid) are considered valued game fish while others (like the Tilapias) are an important food fish. Many like the Oscars and Angelfish are very popular in the aquarium trade.

The actual number of cichlid species is unknown, but estimates put the figures at between 1,300 and 3,000. They vary in body size from a very small 1 inch in length to a much larger 3 feet.

It is a fun time now for all of us cichlid enthusiasts, there are over 300 species of cichlids obtainable for the home aquarium lover. Some of the more popular Cichlids are the African Cichlids, Angel Fish, Convict, Firemouth, Jack Dempsey, Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, Oscar, Parrot, Pike, Pink Convict, Red Devil, Red Zebra and Zebra to mention a few.

Of all the freshwater fish the cichlid fishes have the largest variety of behaviors and body types. They are also a favorite with the aquarium fish enthusiasts because of their personality, they are known to beg for food and greet their owners.They are without a doubt the smartest of the freshwater fishes.

The cichlid species are usually classified in three main groups: The South American cichlids, The Central and North American cichlids and the African cichlids. The waters cichlids inhabit have not been thoroughly researched yet by the world's scientists and there is a good chance some cichlid species may become extinct before we even find them. That is a sad commentary indeed.

When it comes to your cichlid care there are some requirements that must be followed in order to keep your cichlid healthy. They like places to hide so it is good to have pieces of driftwood or rocks in the tank. Most cichlids like the water temperature to be in the mid seventies and some species(angelfish) like plants in the tank while the larger species tend to dig up plants, so it is best to leave your tank plant free.

As far as their diet, large flake food is good as well as live and frozen food. If you have a larger ciclid you can feed them earthworms. Cichlids are extremely territorial and aggressive so be careful how you select the fish you put in the tank and never overcrowd the tank, they need to claim their own territory.

Cichlids are a fun fish to own but before you get your first cichlids do as much research about them as you possibly can.

Cichlid Hobbyists from all over the United States and the world witll travel thousands of miles to attend National Conventions. These hobbyists have formed a common bond over "everything" cichlid.

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Mollies are part of the livebearers collection of fish, including Guppies, Platies and Swordtails. They are very easy to breed and it is fairly easy to distinguish the males from the females.

Most of the colors of Mollies are a result of specialized breeding practices from the people who raise them.

It is recommended that Mollies be placed in aquariums containing at least 15 gallons of water, a maximum of ¼ inch of gravel, and a heater that keeps the temperature of the water between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. As with Guppies and other livebearers, you should put 1 tablespoon of aquarium salt per 5 gallons of water to help them survive better in fresh water environments. Unique to the Mollies species of fish, they can actually live quite well in complete salt water aquariums as well. Since Mollies have this flexibility, they are a versatile fish that could be compatible in many different aquarium set ups.

Once considered a difficult fish to care for, the Mollies are now being seen as indicator fish as they will be the first fish to provide signs that the aquarium is unbalanced or the water is contaminated. Mollies kept in freshwater tanks require frequent water changes to remain healthy, while Mollies in reef aquariums rarely need a water change.

The best diet for Mollies includes feeding them floating flake food and freeze dried bloodworms on a daily basis, with a few Black Worms fed every other day.

Keep more female Mollies than male Mollies for the best results. The list of compatible fish is fairly long and Mollies can share the tank with several varieties of fish. The best tank mates include Platies and Swordtails, Angel Fish, a single Plecostomus, Corydoras Catfish, or larger Tetras including Red Serpaes, Silver Tips and Black Skirts.

As with any fish, you will need to have adequate room in the tank as well as a good filtration system. Proper lighting is also important for the health of your fish. When introducing Mollies to your tank, be sure you keep them in the bag that you received them and and float that in the fish tank for about 20 minutes to let the water temperature slowly match that of the tank. Then open the bag and mix a small amount of tank water in - let that sit for about 5 minutes. Repeat this last step a few times so that your fish can become acclimate to the water in it's new home before you release them into the tank.

Mollies tend to live an average of 4 or 5 years and reach a size of 5" in length.

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