Johanni African Cichlid from Lake Malawi in my community fish tank

Johanni African Cichlid picture - blue cichlid

Johanni African Cichlid

Pretty Johanni African Cichlid that is for sale check it out if you live in the New York City area.

For more information also check out

http://www.aquariumlife.net/profiles/cichlidae/electric-blue-johanni/100038.asp

 

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pH and aquariums

When it comes to aquariums, pH is one of the most important water quality indicators. PH measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in the water, on a scale ranging from 0 to 14. Lower numbers indicate a more acidic tank, while 7 is neutral and 14 is referred to as basic or alkaline. Most tropical fish enjoy a pH of somewhere between 5.2 and 9.2; specific fish species may have much narrower requirements within this range.

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Controlling algae

Controlling algae in your aquarium will be an ongoing battle. Left unchecked, algae can coat the glass, making viewing your beautiful exotic fish nearly impossible. Algae can also cover the aquarium décor, making your entire aquarium an unappealing mass of green or black slime. Algae is a photosynthetic organism that requires light, water, and nutrients. All three of these are readily available in an aquarium environment. As a result, eliminating algae from your fish tank is nearly impossible. Still, with the right strategies you can dramatically improve the appearance of your aquarium by controlling algae.

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The Nitrogen cycle

The nitrogen cycle is an essential process that occurs in any aquarium. It can be tracked using the basic aquarium test kit, which will show the levels of ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH. Tracking the nitrogen cycle is most important during the initial setup phase of your aquarium, when you should be testing your water daily or every other day.

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Buying Fish tanks from Craigslist.

Hi it has been a while.

I been seeing a lot of post on craigslist and to be honest I got one of my bettas from a craigslist ad.

Just a warning you have to be able to pick it up them saying we will deliver so you could see the condition of the fish tank.

If you are posting list all the information as possible. Like how old is the tank, what type of tank it is salt or fresh and size of tank and of course have a picture.

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News From NYC Aquarium

According to the AP 11/02/2012

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Aquarium has lost part of its fish collection after being flooded by the superstorm and having its equipment extensively damaged.

The Wildlife Conservation Society runs the aquarium. It says in a statement the aquarium’s “walruses, sea lions, seals, sea otters, sea turtles and sharks are all fine.”

Friday’s statement says most of the fish that were lost were in an exhibit tank workers couldn’t immediately reach after the storm.

The Conservation Society says restoring power to the aquarium has taken longer than expected but power should be back soon.

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pH and aquariums | Aquarium Basics

When it comes to aquariums, pH is one of the most important water quality indicators. PH measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in the water, on a scale ranging from 0 to 14. Lower numbers indicate a more acidic tank, while 7 is neutral and 14 is referred to as basic or alkaline. Most tropical fish enjoy a pH of somewhere between 5.2 and 9.2; specific fish species may have much narrower requirements within this range.

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The Nitrogen cycle – Aquarium Basics Series

The nitrogen cycle is an essential process that occurs in any aquarium. It can be tracked using the basic aquarium test kit, which will show the levels of ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH. Tracking the nitrogen cycle is most important during the initial setup phase of your aquarium, when you should be testing your water daily or every other day.

Nitrogen Cycle for an aquarium

Nitrogen Cycle by http://www.masa.asn.au/

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Angelfish Tank

Angle fish is one of the most striking and beautiful fish. Because of their exceptional beauty they have become the most popular fish among all the fish keepers in the world. Angelfish is a fish which is found in slow flowing river waters of America. It is perhaps the most recognizable beautiful fish available. Angelfish is member of ciclid family and is available in variety of colors like black, silver, gold and a combination of these. They have a highly compressed cylindrical body which distinguishes it from other fishes. With it’s elongated and dorsal fins it has become a favorite among fish keepers.

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