Tropical fish are beautiful, aquatic pets. In fact, many people keep tropical fish as their primary home pets. However, tropical fish do get an illness known as Ich. It is caused by microscopic parasites that can be passed from one fish or even pet to another. Certain types of food and water sources may also …
Maybe it’s time to put down your big city aquarium, or your natural freshwater fish tank and add some fish. Maybe you’re just looking for something different, or maybe you’ve been pondering on what kind of fish to put in your aquarium and just need some help. Whatever the reason is, I’m sure that this …
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The Pycnopodia Helianthoides, Sunflower Sea Star, Sunflower Starfish, or Banded Brittle Star, are some of the largest sea stars. Sunflower sea stars are a popular choice among aquarium residents and marine aquarists. They are readily available, relatively affordable, and easy to care for in most aquariums. Sunflower sea stars are fairly large sea stars found …
Starfish have a unique water vascular system that connects to their feet and allows them to move. Known as “tube feet,” these structures in the water vascular system use what is called an ampulla to push water through them, expanding and contracting the foot. The ampulla is an important structure in the water vascular system …
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The Majano Anemone is one of the most common pests in reef aquariums. This pest is very unsightly and can overgrow or kill corals, it is also known to sting and poison fish. A Majano anemone is a pest of the sea, and it’s the most common nuisance that plagues saltwater aquariums. It’s a tiny …
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Marshawn Lynch is a running back for the Seahawks. He likes fish tanks, and wants one in his home to look at when he relaxes on the couch after a game. The “Tanked” experts have built him a combination snake and fish tank. The snakes and fish occupy the same tank space and can both …
The Algonquian people relied heavily on hunting and fishing to gather food and materials, they were also very skilled at producing a wide variety of items. The Algonquian tribes built their houses and settlements in harmony with the environment, giving them an advantage over other native civilizations. Who were Algonquian people? Algonquian or Algonquin people …
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As pet owners, we know how precious our pets are to us. We take great care of them and we want to make sure they stay healthy and happy. When it comes down to it you don’t want your pet getting sick, or worse dead. That’s why having to quarantine new fish can be such …
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Purple starfish are sea creatures. Like all sea creatures, they come with their own set of challenges and quirks. And similarly, like humans, they have different personalities too. Stylaster martensii is typically referred to as the purple starfish, but one of its other names, the giant-five-armed starfish, hints at how spectacularly its deep violet coloration …
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If you have recently purchased fish, then you will definitely need to quarantine them before adding them to the tank. Aquariums and tanks are a big investment. You want your fish to be healthy, but also you don’t want to take a chance on them being sick. Quarantine tanks help ensure that your new additions …
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