FishLab Fact:A sudden jump in nitrate levels is called anitrate spike. I’ll be frank with you, unless you stock sensitive fish or corals, it’s unlikely that an increase in nitrate levels is going to outright kill your fish. But that doesn’t mean that high nitrate levels are not dang...
Seriously, there are fish in there… Somewhere.Here are the reasons why your aquarium looks like it has been blanketed in white fog…1. Unwashed substrateEvery aquarium needs a colorful substrate batch to add vibrancy to the tank; however, you will soon notice cloudy white water if the new...
In late spring, when the daytime weather is in the 60s and the soil temperature is in the 50s and wet with organic matter, throngs of morel hunters take to the woods in search of this highly desirable and expensive fruiting fungus, according to research published byIowa State University. Th...
you’ve got to shake the shit out of your bottle. Shaking will increase the surface area between the gas and the liquid, which is where the transfer of CO2happens. Shake it hard until you can’t feel or hear any more gas being delivered to the bottle. This usually takes between thirty...
Since these creatures would be fairly difficult to find naturally on a tour, a large aquarium holding Postojna Cave Human Fish is located inside the cave so that visitors could get an up-close view. Our visit happened to coincide with a rare event: the birth of baby Proteus. Although they...
Aquariums often use shark nets to keep sharks confined within their walls. It’s done by using them as a perimeter barrier that prevents all forms of movement into or out-of-the aquarium facilities. This type of netting may look attractive. It does nothing more than trap sharks inside small...
A working pH range of plus/minus 1.0 around the equilibrium can be achieved by varying the acid-to-salt ratio from 1:10 through 10:1.) Using two or more competing buffers to increase the working range of pH values also increases the amount of change between the endpoints, as you have ...
Playing together provides abonding opportunitythat can build trust and affection between the two of you. If you’re looking for ways to increase activity for your sedentary or lazy dog, make sure to talk to your vet before beginning physical activities to ensure they are healthy enough to ...
In this guide, I’ll explain what Ich is, how it infects your aquarium, how to identify its symptoms, and most importantly, how to treat it. With the right knowledge and action, you can protect your fish from this potentially deadly disease. FishLab Note: Ich is short for Ichthyophthiri...