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The Muck At Night
The Muck At Night from Alex.Be. on Vimeo.
With this video Alex.Be. reached the 3rd place at the 30th Kamera Louis Boutan Event 2009
The German UW Photo and Video Championship
It features footage from nightdives at the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi in Indonesia. Night diving in the muck is always exciting, as you will see. If you [...]
Why do My Fish Hide all the Time?
March 3, 2010 - 4:59 pm
Tags: Aquarium, Fish, Freshwater, Saltwater
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Answer: The answer to that is rather simple – the fish is scared or uncomfortable with the surroundings. The more important question is what is making the fish scared in the first place?
New Surroundings
If the fish was recently added to the tank, the most likely cause is that its simply feeling nervous about its new [...]
Aquarium Fish Nutrition
February 16, 2010 - 2:07 pm
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Most of the times, fishes are not able to get the nutrition
they need in captivity. This is because what they eat is directly dependent
on the fish keeper. If the fish keeper always feed a certain kind of food,
then it is highly possible that the fish gets a deficiently in some nutritions.
Vitamin A Poor growth, loss [...]
Can I Purchase Live Aquarium Fish on the Internet?
February 15, 2010 - 1:25 pm
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Answer: Not long ago few people considered purchasing fish anywhere but at their local fish shop. In recent years selling fish online and shipping them directly to the customer has become fairly common. Although there are risks when purchasing online, keeping these recommendations in mind will increase your chance of success.
The Risks
Purchasing online presents risks [...]
Common Freshwater Aquarium Problems Troubleshooting Guide
February 10, 2010 - 12:40 pm
Tags: Aquarium, Fish, Freshwater, Maintenance
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Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff
While it may seem like a passive endeavor, regular observation provides important visual cues, indicating changes in water quality and alerts you that something may be off balance in your aquarium. Fundamental water parameters that influence water quality, such as pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, are relatively easy to monitor [...]
Gardening Coral in Fiji, a Video by Jonathan Clay for BBC
This is a pilot project currently underway, that is being highlighted by BBC in the documentary series “South pacific”. The film was made under the guidance of Jonathan Clay who was grateful enough to share this clip to the world.
Coral Gardening from Jonathan Clay on Vimeo.
Wonderful World – an Aquatic Interpretation by Michael AW
February 7, 2010 - 3:10 pm
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Acclimating Your Saltwater and Freshwater Fish – Float vs. Drip
February 7, 2010 - 2:24 pm
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Acclimating Your Saltwater and Freshwater Fish – Float vs. Drip
Author: Kara K.
Float Acclimation
The most commonly used method of acclimating freshwater and saltwater fish. This is when you float the bag that your fish has been placed in, in the water of your aquarium. Floating for approximately 30 minutes ensures that the temperature in the bag [...]
The endangered Lake Victoria cichlid (Haplochromis spp.)
February 7, 2010 - 12:19 pm
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The endangered Lake Victoria cichlid (Haplochromis spp.) is found only in the Lake Victoria basin, the most important freshwater fishery in Africa.
The greatest threats affecting the Lake Victoria cichlid are human-related and include pressures from the introduced Nile perch, pollution, and algae build-up. These factors are causing cichlid species to go extinct before scientists can even name them [...]
Most Common Mistakes Made by Saltwater Aquarium Keepers
Most Common Mistakes Made by Saltwater Aquarium Keepers
By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com Guide
No matter what kind of aquarium keeper you are, here is a list of the most common mistakes you may be making. These problems can be avoided if you’re aware of them before you start an aquarium.
Overfeeding Fish and Invertebrtes
Uneaten food just [...]