Look at My Fish

RSS Feed Homepage

Articles: 1, 2, 3

Aquarium Accessories to Enhance the Appearance of your Fish?s Habitat
2007-09-16 11:54:00
Having an aquarium can be much more than just a place to put the fish. Using the right aquarium accessories, you can turn the aquarium into a fine piece of decoration in the house. With the proper accessories, you can add to your fish?s habitat and dress up the overall appearance.When selecting aquarium accessories, you first want to identify the type of water and the type of fish you have. There are some accessories that will not hold up in salt water like they can in freshwater. Also, some accessories are not good for various types of fish.For a salt water aquarium, coral can be a great addition because of the elegance it adds. It will fill the aquarium up nicely and make it look less dull. There are several different kinds of coral to choose from giving you options to decorate the aquarium.Rocks are another accessory that can suit an aquarium perfectly. There is a plethora of different sizes, styles, and colors of rocks to choose from. This way you can match the rocks with the sc...
More About: Aquarium , Fish , Accessories , Appearance , Abit

3D Fish School Screensaver 3.94
2007-09-14 15:29:00
3D Aquarium Fish Screensaver from Gelios Software features schools up to 100 salt-water or fresh-water fish swimming among bubbles within beautiful underwater backgrounds at the same time. You can set the number of fishes or bubbles, customize as fish swim their way around and change the underwater background with very soothing underwater effects. If you have multi-monitors, you can display 3D Aquarium Screensaver on them via settings of your virtual desktop.Version 3.94 displays a new registration screen.Can run on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/VistaDownload here!
More About: School , Cree

Cichlid Mating Behaviour
2007-09-13 15:24:00
This is how Cichlid behave when they are mating.Video from calwhiz
More About: Behaviour

Aquarium Show at Gent!
2007-09-12 15:41:00
I will attend an aquarium expo "Aquariana 2007" at the 16 september 2007 in Ghent, Belgium.Off course, I will report things that I found there!
More About: Aquarium , Show , Gent

Barbs in Fish Care and Aquariums
2007-09-10 19:23:00
Tiger barbs, Rosy barbs, Red Barbs, and Sumatra barbs are various types of freshwater fish that are easiest to breed and maintain. However, the larger barbs are best suited with fish of their own size. The larger barbs will steer up trouble in communal tanks, as well as uproot your fancy plants. It seems the larger barbs demand more attention than the smaller barbs; therefore, the barbs should be grouped and separated.The Black Ruby and Purple Head Barbs come from Ceylon. The fish grow around 2 ½ inches in size and live well in communal tanks. The female barbs produce colorful environments with their yellow-gray figures that share dark stripes in vertical lines and in blotches. The male counterparts are brownish-black and/or black with frontals that present vermilion red. Unlike the boisterous Puntius Conchonius groups, this fish will live well in communal waters. The fish is not finicky; therefore, this breed will feast on all foodstuffs. In addition, the fish does not place high d...
More About: Fish , Care

Aquarium Pumps Are Essential For Any Aquarium
2007-09-06 16:18:00
Author: Darren LinternIf you have a fish tank, than an aquarium pump is essential to the functioning of the aquarium, and must be chosen with great care. Without a pump, your fish would not be able to get the oxygen that they need. Finding the pump that is right for you can be difficult if you are not familiar with the industry. In many cases, when you purchase a new tank, it is likely that most of the necessary equipment including the filter pump come pre-packaged. This makes the set up so much easier, as you will instantly know that you have everything needed. But in the event that you are in the market for a new aquarium pump, here are some important points to keep in mind including the resistance offered by the pump, heat generated, noise production and number of returns. A mistake that is commonly made while buying a filter pump is to instantly opt for the biggest and most powerful pump available irrespective of the size of the fish tank. This of course should be avoided und...
More About: Aquarium , Pumps , Pump , Essential

Matrix Crayfish
2007-09-04 01:40:00
This time my post is not about aquarium fish. I want to show you a pic I randomly found. It is a culture system to raise crayfish (found by blueyabby.com) called extreme density unit (EDU).It reminds me to a scene of the matrix movie! Just take a look at the pic (Maybe they were inspired by the movie?).Do you think its a little bit cruel?original pic from blueyabby.com
More About: Matrix , Trix

Tips For Treating New Fish
2007-09-02 19:04:00
Here are some tips to do if you just brought back your newly purchased fish back home.1. Always transport your fish at moderate temperature - excessive heat or cold can severely stress and possibly kill the fish. When transporting a large number of fish use a white polystyrene box. Most quality aquatic outlets will provide you with one.2. On arriving back to your aquarium, float your new fish (still sealed in the bag) for 20 minutes, ideally with the lights switched off to reduce stress.3. Open the bag and add 5 to 10 drops of Stresscoat, Aquaplus or Stress Guard. At this point add a disease preventive (such as Protozin) to the aquarium. Remove any carbon or polyfilters from your filtration etc. for two or three days, as these will quickly absorb remedies or treatments.4. Slowly add a small amount of water from your aquarium in to the bag with the new fish in and allow the bag to float for 2-3 minutes.5. Repeat step four, 4 or 5 times until you are confident that the water in the ba...
More About: Fish , Tips

Keeping Killifish and Loach Fish in Aquarium
2007-09-01 08:28:00
Loach fish come in a wide variety, including the family of Cobitidae. The prime fish are made up of nocturnal and are relate to catfish. The fish primarily live at the bottom of waters, which barbels help them to sift through gravel. The Kuli Loach is one of the Loach fish that has a long snake-like body. The fish is a favorite aquarium choice. Some people describe the Kuli as having a worm shape body. Kuli does not tolerate bright lights, and prefers hiding areas. The fish tends to habitat in the back corners and enjoys cave environments. The fish is shy in nature, unless you keep fish of its kind in the same tank. Kuli enjoys feasting on Tubifex. The fish has a thin, long body, which grows up to 3 inches in size. The fish has a peaceful nature, and lives will in communal tanks.Loach fish come from the family of Cobitidae, Acanthophthalmus Semicinctus, and the Botia Macracantha group, which you can find these fish in most pet stores. One of the easiest to care for in the Loach cate...
More About: Aquarium , Fish

Lookatmyfish.com is not mine!
2007-08-30 11:54:00
I was going to buy the domain of lookatmyfish.com, but recently somebody already bought it.I just want to inform the readers that the site is not mine. The genuine blog of lookatmyfish is here (at blogspot).
More About: Mine

Terminalia Catappa Leaves
2007-08-29 15:12:00
Ketapang leaves also known as Indian Almond Leaves , Tropical Almond Leaves, Sweet Almond Leaves, Wild Almond Leaves, Sea Almond Leaves, Catappa Leaves, Java Almond Leaves or Ketapang Leaves, are used by tropical fish farm breeders and fish hobbyist to create brackish water or k-water extract to promote healing and breeding for tropical fishes, such as Guppies, Betas, Arowanas, Tetras, Gouramis, Apistos, etc. Usually it is used in after dried and cleanedBeside creating a natural environment and induces spawning, it also controls or reduces the pH level of water, thus it is also one of the best aquarium water conditioner . They are known to have antibacteria, antifungal, stress relieve and immune boosting properties for all tropical fishes too.For usage simply rinse dry katapang leaves with tap water before putting them into your aquarium tank. After 1-2 days the leaves will be water-logged and sink. This will leave a strong brown dye that will tan the water slightly (to a clear amber...
More About: Appa , Term , Mina , Aves

strange neon tetras
2007-08-28 17:31:00
I'm just wondering why the neon tetras here are not active.
More About: Strange , Neon , Range , Tran

cool wiki site
2007-08-28 17:21:00
Hi readers! I just want to tell you that I found a good website called The Aquarium Wiki . Although I think it still needs more content. I think its worth a visit.Visit The Aquarium Wiki
More About: Cool , Site

Video Guide: Starting a Saltwater Aquarium
2007-08-27 22:52:00
When searching amazon for aquarium videos, I found this gem. This video is sort of a video guide to start a salt water aquarium. It is made by Carson Passey, who has been a long time aquarium hobbyist and consultant. For years he has helped family, friends, and countless clients achieve wonderful and eye-catching aquariums in homes and offices.The Aquarium Series DVDs as Carson shows how to keep a beautiful aquarium with out the mistakes and setbacks that so often lead people to quit the hobby. Everybody will enjoy his simple approach to creating and maintaining fun and exciting aquariums.Find out more about the video.Starting A Saltwater Aquarium The Easy Way
More About: Video , Guide , Guid , Twater

aquarium dvd
2007-08-27 11:46:00
I've been looking around amazon and I found a lot of products which are DVD with aquarium movies (live aquarium shots). If you turn your TV into an aquarium, would it have the same effect (to reduce stress) as a real aquarium?Just wondering
More About: Aquarium

How To Select an Aquarium
2007-08-26 23:24:00
Author: Jimmy CoxFar too many people start off on the wrong foot by acquiring an aquarium first and deciding what to do with it afterwards. Sometimes this turns out well enough, but it is equally likely to cause a good deal of difficulty and expense.In selecting your aquarium there are three things you must consider. Where you are going to locate it; what size will be right; and what style you should choose. As there are certain conditions that must be observed in order to have a successful aquarium, we will discuss location, size and style separately. LocationNaturally you want to look at your fish, so choose a spot that will allow you to view them while you are seated comfortably. You will be watching them for hours.Keep in mind that the beautiful colors of the fish are due to reflected light from their scales, so place your aquarium in a corner or along an inside wall where you have top or front light exclusively.Although most tropical fish will withstand moderate variations of t...
More About: Aquarium , Select , Sele

Spawning of Bronze Corydoras
2007-08-24 12:04:00
A video of corydoras breeding! Corydoras means ?little armored catfish.? Cory scales protect them from some predators that snap up little swimming morsels. Their dorsal and pectoral fins also contain the so-called catfish ?horns,? another protection against fish gulpers. Most people shorten their name to ?cory cats? for convenience.More on how to breed Corydoras click here.
More About: Bronze , Dora , Spawn , Pawn

Decorating Your Tropical Aquarium
2007-08-22 17:37:00
Author: Lee DobinsHaving a tropical aquarium can be a fun hobby as well as a great way to add a decorative focal point to any room. Everyone knows that filtration and lighting are key elements to an aquarium, but many people don't realize that the "decorations" in your tank also have an important function in the tank. Aside from making your aquarium look great, decorations can provide important hiding places for your fish. Gravel comes in many colors and styles and is key to the look of your tank. If you want a colorful tank, you can get gravel in almost any color you want. If you prefer a more natural look, you can get white, off white or even gravel that looks like stone. Aside from being decorative, gravel is also functional. Gravel plays in important role in the biological filtration of your tank as well as under gravel filtration if you have that type of system. It can also provide an anchor for root systems of live plants so it is important to be sure you choose the right t...
More About: Aquarium , Tropical , Deco , Pica

Starting a Marine Aquarium - the Very First Considerations
2007-08-22 17:28:00
Author: Peter CunninghamSeeing pictures of a healthy marine fish only or reef aquarium in books or on the internet, or even better, in reality at a public aquarium will cause just about anyone to appreciate the beauty and general fascination of them. Some people will wonder if they could have one, and the thought will shortly disappear. Others, however, will not forget so easily and will want to delve further into the possibility of having their own home aquarium.If the potential aquarist knows a friend who already has a healthy marine aquarium, then there is a source of advice available already. The friend will already have been through all the research and considerations. Often, however, the potential aquarist will want to find out for him/herself. That is very good, as the aquarium system will be understood thoroughly. Then there may not be a known marine aquarist available, so what is the first move? Dashing to the local shop and buying an aquarium and a few bits of equipment th...
More About: Aquarium , Marine , Cons , Mari , Consider

Apple Aquarium
2007-08-22 13:14:00
This interesting home-made aquarium was named G4 Cubequarium.Source from here. Guides to make aquarium included!
More About: Apple , Aquarium

Breeding Black Ghosts
2007-08-22 00:29:00
This posts is the second part of my earlier post :)There are 2 ways to breed the Black Ghost:1. By pairing sets: Prepare a set of Black Ghost broodstock (3 male and 4 female) in an aquarium of 100 x 50 x 40 cm.2. By massal breeding: Black Ghost could be bred in a pond or fiber glass container (2.5 x 1.5 x 0.5 m). Prepare broodstock preferably of 8 males and 12 females. The pH of the water should be maintained at 6.6 but it will be ok at a range of 6-7.Things needed in breeding!Black ghosts love to hide, and hiding spots are indeed needed in the process, this is according to the behaviour of this fish which prefers being in the dark. For the hiding places you could use various objects such as tiles, bricks, pipes. Size of the objects should consider to the size of the broodstock.The next important thing we need is a media for eggs to stick on. In Indonesia we use pakis or ijuk. I am really sorry but I cannot find the meaning in English but its basically an organic material derived fr...
More About: Ghosts , Breeding , Lack , Hosts

Breeding Blackghosts (Apteronotus albifrons)
2007-08-15 11:26:00
Author Roffi GrandiosaThe black ghost knifefish, Apteronotus albifrons, is a tropical fish belonging to the ghost knifefish family (Apteronotidae). They originate in South America in the Amazon Basin in Peru and from Venezuela through Paraguay in the Paraná Rivers. The fish is all black except for two white rings on its tail. It moves mainly by undulating a long fin on its underside. It will grow to a maximum length of 20 inches (50 centimeters).The fish is has an ellegant style of swimming, with its elongated anal fin which starts from the pectoral fin. The peculiar look of this fish is quite dazzling, and the calm behaviour inside the aquarium, makes this fish a must to buy.I have an experience breeding them and they are very easy to breed. In order to breed you must have a broodstock of 1,5 year old fish with a length of 7-8 inch (20-30 cm). A healthy broodstock should be active, not injured and have a fresh colour (not dull). Now you must differentiate the male and the female, ...
More About: Breeding , Lack , Hosts , Breed

Planning a Meaningful Aquarium Trip for your Kids
2007-08-14 17:16:00
Author: kidslovevacationsVisiting the aquarium is definitely one of the most enriching experience for your kids. Capturing their hearts are highly interactive galleries with touch tanks, video presentations, wildlife tours and diving with the sharks, just to name a few. Bring your kids to the aquarium and learn about aquatic life through exploration and discovery and bring back fond memories of the aquarium.Before visiting the aquarium, get your kids to visit the homepage of the aquarium. Sometimes, the aquarium may feature on-line activities or printables for kids. You may also get a chance to view the animals right at home through the many web cams facilities provided by the aquarium.Find out the history of the aquarium, its mission, and its future tasks. Learn about the aquarium's adoption programPrint out aquarium e-newsletters, if anyPrint out the pictures of the amazing underwater animals from the homepage and get your kids to identify them at the aquariumCheck the calendar o...
More About: Kids , Aquarium , Planning , Trip , Meaningful

Apistogramma: the Dwarf Cichlid
2007-08-14 00:59:00
Written by Auke VeenstraThe real apistogramma's come from southern America, they all have the same characteristics, like a complex breeding behavior, as their large relatives, only their size is different. Besides the apistogramma group there are also some relatively popular dwarf cichlids from Africa, like the Pelvicachromis group. From this group the most widespread cichlid is the Pelvicachromis pulcher, also known as the Kribensis or Purple cichlid.Generally the cichlids from the apistogramma group are more fragile and harder to maintain, and breed, for a longer period of time. In my opinion apistogramma's are not real beginner species. They are more likely to get diseases if not all the environmental variables are properly taken care of. They need soft and acidic water with a low pH value, a pH of 5.5 to 6 is preferable. They hardly eat dry foods, best is to feed them live foods or frozen food, like bloodworms, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae. Apistogramma species can be kept...
More About: The D , Gram , Dwarf

Buy Fish Safely Online
2007-08-12 13:29:00
Recently selling fish online and shipping them to the customer has become common. It has become an alternative to traditional pet shopping. Risks are always present when purchasing online, In this article, I would like to explain several safe guides to buying fish online.In buying fish online you must think several improtant things such as Will the fish arrive alive and healthy? What happens if they are lost, or arrive dead or dying? All of these questions are important to guarantee your purchase.If you want to order live fish online, these are the important thing to notice:Ask if there is guarantee - A number of online suppliers offer 'arrive alive' provisions. If there is no guarantee it will be a big riskFind an expert in the field - Companies that specialize in shipping live fish directly to customers do a better job of packing the fish, and expediting the shipment. read also reviews from other people if there is any and find out as many information as you can.Go to the airpor...
More About: Fish , Online

goldfish spawning
2007-08-11 17:05:00
Good video of a pair of Ranchu goldfish spawning in an aquarium.
More About: Goldfish , Spawn , Pawn

Setting Up Your New Aquarium
2007-08-11 10:35:00
Nick BulkaIf you have done the proper planning for your new aquarium, you've already purchased, or otherwise acquired, everything you need to set it up, and have prepared a location in your home where your family and guests can get the most enjoyment from it. If you haven't, you should do your research and planning, and then go out and get your equipment. Do not get your fish yet. Wait until your tank is set up and running correctly. If something goes wrong, you don't want to have to worry about where your fish will live while you deal with the problem.Okay, let's get started. Whether you have a new or used tank, you should clean it thoroughly. Avoid soap and chemical cleaners, as they can leave a residue that could make your fish sick or even kill them. Use clean water and a sponge or brush manufactured specifically for aquarium use. Fill the tank and check for leaks. It's much easier to deal with a leak now than after you've installed everything. Once you've determined that...
More About: Aquarium

want to hunt wild bettas in Indonesia?
2007-08-10 11:22:00
A close friend of mine (Hergun), had already run a business of selling wild bettas from Indonesia (based at Sumatra Island). Now he offers a tourism in ornamental fish. Anyone interested to visit Indonesia and eager to know how wild betta live in their natural habitat?You can contact my friend Hergun at his website (hergunfish.awardspace.com). He already successfully guided some guests from Japan. It will be a good opportunity for people to experience closer the natural landscape of Indonesia.Probably I'll plan do the same thing in the future. Its really a good idea. Any suggestions?
More About: Wild , Hunt , Done

Basic Aquarium Disease Prevention
2007-08-09 16:32:00
Author: Carl StrohmeyerI have kept up many aquariums (marine and freshwater) during my years of aquarium maintenance. It was more of a challenge than my personal aquariums as many of customers overfed or did not tell me fish were sick until it was too late. That is why prevention is the best remedy. Now the basic information you need to know are listed below:Cleanliness; regular quality water changes are extremely important. By quality I mean to not over clean the water by taking fish out and washing the gravel. You want to use a gravel vacuum and do partial water changes that disrupt the fish as little as possible. The purpose of this is to remove organic debris before it can fully go through the Nitrogen cycle, eventually increasing your Nitrates and lowering your ph. You also want to de-chlorinate the water so as to not stress out the fish or environment. There are many good products for this: Novaqua, Start Right, Stress Coat, just to name a few.Good filtration. I recommend two ...
More About: Aquarium , Prevention , Disease , Basic , Seas

discus couple
2007-08-09 12:55:00
When it comes to spawning, probably the discus (Symphysodon spp.) are the most romantic and caring species. This is because the characteristic of Symphysodon species are their care for the larvae. As for most cichlids, brood care is highly developed with both the parents caring for the young. Additionally, adult discus produce a secretion through their skin, off which the larvae live during their first few days.You gotta love them!
More About: Couple , Disc