Freshwater Aquarium FAQ
Posted: Wednesday, November 04, 2009
by Brian Wong
Anyone interested in having thriving, healthy fish should learn freshwater aquarium FAQ. Many people who want to have fish don't ever think about how certain changes in the environment can affect them. Take stress for example. Stress is known to cause a great deal of health problems in humans and doctors are committed to finding ways for patients to relieve the stress. Like humans, fish are subject to stress. There are several causes of stress that can harm your fish.
Another cause of stress for fish is a tank that is too small or one that's overcrowded. By overcrowding a tank, the conditions become ripe for a poorer quality of water and it promotes the growth of parasites. The temptation to add more than enough fish to the collection can result in losing some fish to the conditions. One sign of possible overcrowding is to check the tail fins of the fish. If the fins are missing in places, it means another fish has taken a bite. This often happens in overcrowded conditions.
Have you ever seen fish that seem to stay among the plants or coral pieces and wondered why? Many fish not only like to hide but need a place to hide. Whenever a fish is spooked by a sudden movement or senses a threat, it automatically seeks cover. If there is no cover available, nowhere the fish can get away from the perceived threat, it stresses the fish. Providing plenty of hiding places for the fish lets them feel more comfortable. If there are fish that don't come out of the hiding place, check to see if there's a problem. Watch to see if perhaps there's an aggressive fish or a problem in the tank that's affecting the health of the fish.
Not giving the fish the right kind of nutrition can cause stress that leads to ill health. Since not all fish will eat the same type of food, make sure you know which food is best for which fish. Choose fish with food compatibility in mind. Foods that can be bought usually contain the proper amount of nutrients for the fish and can be purchased in dry form, frozen, and even freeze dried.
One of the most important facts to remember about having fish is that even slight changes in the temperature of the water can be deadly for a fish. Their bodies require that water temperatures remain at the same level on a consistent basis.
Brian Wong is a freshwater fish enthusiast. His newest book, "The Ultimate Guides To Freshwater Aquariums" teaches aquarists everything they need to know about starting and maintaining a thriving freshwater aquarium. For more great information on freshwater aquarium information, visit http://www.freshwateraquariumguides.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Good information, Brian. Years ago we had a small freshwater aquarium, but it wasn't a successful endeavor. If I'd had this info, maybe it would have been a better experience. Welcome to SearchWarp.
Brian thank you for sharing this useful information. Welcome to Searchwarp.
Thank you for the encouragement. I have more articles to share. Enjoy.
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