Blue Algae , cyanobacteria
Blue Algae ( cyanobacteria )
Most aquarium hobbyists know and fear this type of algae, well actually it's the organism cyanobacteria. The appearance of the blue algae is often a slimy blue green carpet, quickly spreading throughout the aquarium surfaces. It easily comes of in sheets, that smell rather nasty. Blue algae can make your aquarium look like a sewer within a week, and they especially develop in new aquarium setups. In most cases blue algae are a clear sign that something is terribly wrong with your aquarium water.
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Breeding African Cichlids
HOW TO CARE FOR AFRICAN CICHLIDS BREEDING Once you have established your aquarium of African Cichlids, and decided which species you prefer best, you’ll observe after several months that your acclimated Cichlids are happy, healthy and well adjusted within their new community. In time, you may begin to observe displays of ...Originally from African Cichlids
White Worms For The Aquarium
By Alden Smith
Every successful breeder of tropical fish knows that feeding live foods to their charges is one of the best ways to maintain healthy and active fish.
Live foods are overall high in protein. They stimulate spawning, and help to intensify coloration. Live foods enhance the natural tendencies of fish to forage for their food as they would in their natural environment.
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Lake Malawi Cichlids Discovery and History
THE DISCOVERY OF LAKE MALAWI The Continent of Africa has always been hailed by Archaeologists and Anthropologists alike, as the birthplace of humanity. It was its’ vast natural resources, and wide varieties of fauna and flora that lured European explorers to its shores beginning in the early 17th Century.Lake Malawi full article...
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Daphnia For The Aquarium
Daphnia are a great food source for both young and adult aquarium fish, you could catch them with a net in a pond, but their's a risk of bringing in parasites. I just found an article about growing daphnia yourself, nice read for the real tinkers out there :-)
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