Mr Fish Aquarium Info

                    WHY USE NATURAL PLANTS?       The use of live underwater plants in home aquariums has been fully explained and documented in many advanced countries of the world where the hobby "tropical fish keeping" holds a second place.          Majority of aquarium keepers in the country are fond of using plastic plants rather than real live aquatic plants. This could probably be the major reason for the unending fish deaths, cloudy water and the production of fetid odor from the aquarium water. In an effort to solve these problems I shall endeavour to put before the country's aquarists the true value of natural plants in the aquarium.          One of the most important functions of plants lies in the release of fresh 100% pure oxygen into the tank as a by-product of photosynthesis.           This aids fish-breathing and as a result the a...

                  GENERAL HINTS FOR BEGINNERS. When keeping fish in your tank the following essential guidelines should be observed for proper maintenance of the health of the fishes. -   Never overfeed your fishes. - Always keep your tank as clean as possible by removing any uneaten food and introducing as much variety as possible into the diet. - Never over-crowd the aquarium.It is better to have a few fishes in radiant health than many gulping fishes battle-scarred through fighting over inadequate territory. - Never add small fishes into an aquarium that already contains large and well-established fishes unless you have expert knowledge of the nature of both the resident and the new addition. - Always be aware of the following early indications of foiling in the water, frothing  at the water surface, water becoming cloudy, fishes breathing more rapidly than normal water producing fetid odor. - Always check that all fishes ar...

FAQ: HOW DO I CLEAN MY AQUARIUM WHEN IT GETS DIRTY?                                                    HOW TO CLEAN YOUR MINI AQUARIUM.       Is your mini aquarium dirty? Mini aquariums require a little bit more upkeep than large aquariums because they lack filters.       It is advisable to change half the water of your aquarium once every two weeks and also avoid overfeeding to prevent water pollution.            Changing half the water is quite easy,you just need a small bowl in which you pour half the water of the aquarium into, making sure the fish does not follow in the process but if the fish follows you are safe since it isn't directly into a sink, you can either use a small net or you can improvise using a spoon to get the fish and return into the aquarium.     ...

                                             FISH QUARANTINE.                            A MUST FOR SURVIVAL!            When giving solutions to the complaint of the aquarist who wrote last week about constant fish death he encounters when he purchases a new fish, my last sentence was: Is my fish quarantined?        In my experience so far with fish keepers i am aware that many beginners are non-chalant towards this word. Yet,it is one big singular factor that must be observed strictly before you cab be sure that your new fish is in good health and not an apostle of doom for other inmates.        For the benefit of intending aquarists,quarantine in the fish world refers to the physical and chemical treatment of new fishes(eithe...

AQUARIUM CARE. FAQ:why are my fishes all starting to die?                                     CONSTANT FISH DEATHS.           An amateur aquarist came to our showroom to complain about the constant fish death he experiences whenever he walks into most pet shops to purchase fishes to add to the community in his tank.     The new purchase will seem to do well on the first day till night fall, but by the next morning, a good of the newly introduced fishes would be found floating dead. Before long, the old inmates too get diseased,weakened and join the casualties.      He would like to know the reason(s) for these and  how he could be assured that the fishes from us would not suffer the same fate.        A number of factor could be responsible for the deaths experienced. These are outlined below; - The aquarist...

FEEDING THE FISH HOWEVER carefully you add the fish to your tank they will look unhappy for a while. Turn the lights out ,and leave them overnight to get used to their new home.   A feed with fish flakes the next day will make the fish feel at home.                                If you already have an established tank, it is advisable to QUARANTINE   new fish before adding them to an existing populated tank, and the cheapest way to do this is to purchase a simple plastic tank which will need no gravel or plants.             This can be used solely for quarantine and as an ' HOSPITAL TANK '.               Leave the fish in this tank for about three days during which any disease harbored by the fish would be evident for which it can be treated using available chemicals from your dealer. The fish ca...