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Jellyfish In Home Aquariums, Easier Then You Think!

In: Pets

6 Oct 2010

Jellyfish are, without doubt, one of the most mysterious creatures which could be found either in seas or oceans. For example, did you know that people who lived 4000 years ago first noticed these amazing “fishes”? Despite that fact, we did not have any knowledge about jellyfish a few decades ago. I could prove you that by giving a simple example. Perhaps if you are above 30 years old, you remember that seeing a jellyfish in aquarium used to be extremely rare and we could see them only in the biggest public aquariums. Anyway, even they had great difficulties keeping these creatures alive due to the fact that we did not know what their normal environment should be.

Basics On The Right Way To Fish

In: Home & Family

27 Sep 2010

Determination as well as devotion are two important factors for a successful fishing activity. Luck only plays a very small part, in fact most times what is usually put down to luck is simply the numbers lining up when education and persistence finally pays off. Victorious fishermen turn out to be what they are given that they make use of one or more techniques successfully. How to catch fish relies mainly on the use of a particular technique, which is a way of doing something. It is necessary to have a specific technique for each and every fishing style or perhaps each kind of fish you will be catching.

Irukandji Jellyfish, Watch Out For This Tiny But Fatal Jellyfish

In: Arts & Entertainment

18 Aug 2010

The Irukandji Jellyfish is a small but venomous and dangerous Jellyfish. With its size only one cubic centimeter and found exclusively in the marine waters off the coast of Australia, just north of Cairns, in Queensland. There are two types of Irukandji Jellyfish, Carukia Barnesi and Malo Kingi. Collectively they are responsible for Irukandji syndrome, first documented in 1952 by Hugo Flecker and named after the native Irukandkji people of the region. Carukia Barnesi, the first species of Irukandji Jellyfish was discovered in 1964 by Dr. Jack Barnes, who, wanting to prove this tiny Jellyfish was responsible for the Irukandji syndrome, stung himself, a lifeguard and his son.

Oil Spill In Gulf Of Mexico Affects All Edible Fish

In: Home & Family

13 Jun 2010

If you care about your health and care about the planet then you should stop eating fish and seafood right now. There are very real health and ethical reasons to do so.

How to choose the Perfect Lighting For the aquarium

In: Pets

18 Dec 2009

Keeping of aquariums in homes is gaining popularity and people have various reasons for doing so. One popular reason for keeping aquariums is to beautify the place. One important aspect of successfully keeping fish is lighting, which is quite challenging for those keeping fish for the first time.

How to Treat Goldfish Ulcer

In: Pets

12 Dec 2009

Goldfish owners may find out that their fish suffers from ulcers and thus have to find effective ways of treating them. On spotting the ulcer, the goldfish ought to receive immediate treatment to prevent the ulcers from spreading. It is important to figure out what is causing the ulcer prior to beginning treatment. In addition, ensure that all fish coming into the fish tank are quarantined.

Master Angler Size Walleye Fishing

In: Travel & Leisure

10 Dec 2009

No doubt about those Pickerel and Walleye fish are just plain wily. Say what you can, but even the dumbest Walleye seems to be a lot smarter at evading novice fishing sports people and most people that you may well encounter in your lifetime and on your travels. The early bird gets the worm, and that smart aquatic devil may well get your minnow or bait. Worse yet they get always seem to get away , evade you for the moment yet come back at future fishing expeditions to both annoy and bedevil you with their extreme skills and cunning. What a contest between two masters.

How To Make Your Aquarium Fancy

In: Pets

29 Nov 2009

Making up an aquarium at home used to be so simple; any hopeful aquarist who could put together a reasonable arrangement of aquatic plants, a few funny pebbles and a little plastic castle in a glass box could end up looking like a sensitive guy for his trouble. If you have ever seen the ethereal and exquisite effects of Japanese aquarium decor though, you know how real the artistry involved in aquascaping is. The organic and harmonious look achieved in Japanese aquarium decor principles often makes people imagine that these are actual attempts at re-creating a biotope, the habitat of an actual ecological community. As tempting as it is to imagine that, these are as man-made as anything you would see in any modern aquarium, and sometimes they are inspired by landscapes you would see above water to boot.

Tropical Fish Species

In: Pets

31 Aug 2009

So how can I choose my first tropical fish or should I need to change my fish tank population? There are many families of tropical fish, cichlids, Chaetodontidae, bottom feeders, Characins, Acanthuridae, labyrinth fish, livebearers and much more. Make sure that your desired animal fits to your aquarium size and choose one. Betta splendens is a good choice; it is very hardy and tolerates species.

Koi Pond Heaters – Are They Worth It?

In: Pets

23 Aug 2009

It used to be that heating a Koi pond was only done by very high end Koi keepers. It used to be very expensive and Koi for the most part were mainly kept in climates that did not need heating in the cold months. Today Koi are being kept in much colder climates and the cost of heating a Koi pond is much less.


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