adminFISH, Author at Fluval USA

BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION IN AQUARIUMS

While there are 3 key forms of aquarium filtration (mechanical, chemical, and biological), the latter ranks as the most important in aquatics. The biologically lethal byproducts of organic fish waste breakdown that are controlled and converted by nitrifying bacteria represent an ongoing process that defines water quality. These essential bacteria take time to develop in new aquariums and, as such, Fluval Cycle Biological Enhancer must be dosed during this period. It doesn’t end [...]

adminFISH2020-02-26T20:49:32+00:00February 26, 2020|Filtration & Pumps|

FRESHWATER SHRIMP KEEPING

by Jesse De Luca I have always been fascinated by invertebrates, and especially shrimp! Watching their skeletal movements and their quirky behaviours can keep me captivated for hours. I first began keeping shrimp years ago, when I kept Cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) with some Celestial Pearl danios (Danio margaritatus) in a 10-gallon aquarium. I had seen some females carrying eggs and waited for babies with anticipation, but I learned quickly that the baby shrimp [...]

adminFISH2020-01-29T19:07:21+00:00January 29, 2020|Fish, Plants & Corals, Freshwater|

FLUVAL ESTABLISHES 3 NEW CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS

Fluval prides itself on being more than just an aquatic manufacturer. For years, our brand has been recognized as a champion of responsible fish care – a topic we enthusiastically promote via our website, social media and other communication channels in order to setup hobbyists for success and help ensure the proper treatment of the livestock in their care. As of 2020, we’re excited to add conservation awareness to our educational efforts. More specifically, [...]

adminFISH2020-01-28T19:15:43+00:00January 28, 2020|In the Community|

INSECTS IN FISH FOOD?

by Tom Sarac Most fish are omnivorous. They eat many things in nature and, in general, feed aggressively as their next meal is never a guaranteed event. This is a very important point to understand when feeding not only fish, but many other pets as well! Instinctually, it’s in an animal’s best interest to eat as much as possible at every opportunity. In captivity, where conditions are markedly different, this goes against their best [...]

adminFISH2020-01-06T21:06:01+00:00January 6, 2020|Fish, Plants & Corals, Nutrition|

TANK BUSTERS: 10 MONSTER FISH TO AVOID

(AND SMALLER, MORE TANK-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES) Stocking an aquarium is one of the most exciting parts of the fishkeeping hobby: an empty aquarium offers the hobbyist hundreds of choices of species of fish. Although most fish at aquatics retailers are suitable for the average home aquarium if the tank setup and water parameters are adequate, some species should be avoided at all costs. Beginners to the hobby, however, may not be aware of this and [...]

adminFISH2019-12-09T14:06:29+00:00November 28, 2019|Fish, Plants & Corals, Freshwater|