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The city of Raleigh is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the United States and offers an excellent environment for businesses and their employees. The city boasts affordable housing, excellent schools and medical facilities and a wide variety of cultural, leisure and sporting opportunities. Raleigh is about a two hour drive from the coast and a three hour drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains; RDU airport has nonstop flights to almost 40 domestic destinations as well as London. Not surprisingly, the area has been one of the fastest growing regions in the US for the past ten years; on average, Wake County sees 100 new residents every day. The Raleigh area is also home to RTP...

SINGAPORE Glucosamine Communications Network has three main roles: first, the repair (or repair) has been wear and tear of the articular cartilage and surrounding soft tissues, to maintain a smooth articular surface; second, to promote joint between the joints generate more synovial fluid, thereby reducing friction between joints when walking; the third anti-inflammatory effect, can eliminate arthritis. Support in numerous studies, the amino-glucose on the bone and joint health and treatment in the late 90s by the U.S., Europe and Japan recognize the medical profession, and have approved it as a health-care market. So far, the world listed in bone and joint health food products, add the ingredients...

Keeping fish at home is something that needs a bit of attention because fish are very sensitive and any sort of poor conditions can end in them being dead. Regardless of whether you have saltwater fish or freshwater ones, you must know how to provide them with the best conditions and what elements their fish tank has to contain. This also refers to the playmates they have. However, probably the most important element is the water filter. A water filter doesn't only keep the tank clean, but it also plays an important role in your pets' survival. A water filter takes all the debris out of your fish tank, debris which can result from respiration and excretion processes, from dead plants or from dead...

Is the bottled water you drink unhealthy? Do your water bottles contribute to America's fuel crisis? Or to pollution? Is there a better alternative to bottled water? Read on for the facts. Water bottles are not recyclable. False. According to the Container Recycling Institute, in the United States, one in six bottles end up in landfills or incinerators. However, most plastic bottles can be recycled. The problem is that many recycling centers don't accept them. Since consumers don't have easy access to the right recycling centers, only 4% of plastic bottles are recycled and made into new bottles. We save energy by recycling water bottles into new bottles. False. According to Science Daily, it takes...

When you first bring that nice new aquarium at home, you probably imagine beautiful bright fish swimming around in a nice looking, clear tank. The unfortunate reality, is that the tank will occasionally have the problem of cloudy water, as any aquarium owner can attest to. Here we'll take a look at the usual reasons why the water gets so cloudy, and the things you can do to resolve this problem. Sometimes an aquarium will get cloudy the first time you fill it up with water, even before you put in any fish. Why would this happen? Most likely it's because of the new gravel you put in the aquarium. Oftentimes new gravel will have dust, so if you notice cloudiness in a new tank, dump it out and rinse...

When it comes to discus fish care, it can be a quite complicated task to make sure that you fish are happy and healthy and getting everything that they need, discus fish are not really recommended for beginner aquarists but if you would like to give it a try, then there are some important factors that you should consider when it comes to discus fish care, and one of the most important factors in the health of a discus fish is the water. Discus fish come from the Amazon River and so they are used to warmer and more acidic water types. The ideal temperature for a discus water tank should be around 26-31 C for adult fish and for baby discus and young discus fish, the ideal temperature of the water...

Owning an aquarium full of colorful fishes is a common hobby. It can remove stress as well as entertain you to the fullest. It takes time to care for it because you need to keep it clean and breathable for your pets but what is that to the numerous relief and joy you gather from the sight of them? Aquarium keeping is really an amusing hobby. If you are starting your own, the most common fish that one can perhaps suggest is a goldfish. But aside from goldfish, there is also a fish species that will surely take your breath away. Yes, we are talking about the Cichlid fish. Cichlid fishes are very attractive to look at because they are quite colorful in their appearance. They vary in hues as well as in...

Question: One of these days I'm going to write down the chemistry for pH, kH and GH and maybe I will remember it, eventually. But for now I new some advice. I got many good suggestions on my fairly new mbuna tank and thus far it has been going very well but something is amiss with my water. My tap water comes out at about 7.6 pH. I have about 30 pounds of holey rock in there currently. But, for some reason my pH seems to be dropping. Currently it is approaching 7.2 My gH is still pretty high 200 or so, but my kH has also started dropping from around 120 to currently just under 80. Nitrates are between 10 and 20. 0-0 on the bad stuff. I am doing 30-40% weekly water changes. I have 16 fishes...

Velvet (Piscinoodinium pillulare) is a flagellate parasite with chloroplasts, while ich is a ciliate, both have similar life cycles, but unlike ich, velvet can use its chloroplasts during dormancy to survive (which is where light can help), but in a full blown infestation, the parasites get their nutrients from the host and are NOT dependent on their chloroplasts. This is an area of some controversy as some old school methods claim light and salt will treat and cure velvet, this has been proven false along with the assumption that this is a parasitic algae (due to having chloroplasts), this is not true. This is a flagellate protozoan. This parasite is more resistant to higher salt levels than ich...

The study of fish is called ichthyology. To begin your hobby you must have an aquarium. There are two types of aquariums; a glass fish tank and an acrylic fish tank. A glass fish tank is less expensive and harder to scratch than an acrylic fish tank but it is heavier. It's generally easier to keep a larger tank balanced than a smaller tank. Small chemical changes are easier to deal with in larger tanks because there is more water. There are a lot of opinions out there as to how much space a fish needs, therefore how many fish should be in one aquarium. If you have room in your glass fish tank or acrylic fish tank for more fish, first notice where your existing fish are spending most of their time...

Marine ich (Cryptocaryon Irritans) is a very common problem that has been dealt with by most of us in the marine aquarium hobby time and time again. These parasites can spread quickly, breed readily and pose a huge threat to our marine aquarium fish. While such parasites are not lethal in the wild, they can easily wipe out our livestock within weeks. Most of us in the hobby are very used to seeing a variety of test kits by now. We have the basic Ammonia, Nitrate and Nitrite test kits along with others including Magnesium and Calcium. Perhaps some of you have been wondering why there are copper test kits available as well. Here is why. Copper is commonly used as an anti parasite medication in the...

It is very important to have a plan before you start working on your garden. Think of your budget, colors, purpose: if it's supposed to be the kids play ground, a place for you to entertain your friends and family, or an escape from another ordinary day. We all know flowers add color, give variety and finish. You can choose as an example the French gardens in which all plants are placed in order; or the American beautiful garden where flowers are planted on the edge and the lawn is a playground for children. Any garden can be decorated with stones. Something simple that you can do by yourself and made out of stones is a fountain. Even if you do not have a lot of room in your garden, a small fountain...

you recently decided that you would like to update or redecorate your office workspace? If so, have you come up with any ideas yet? If you have yet to start planning your next office redecorating project, you may want to think about adding fish into the mix; yes, fish. Although most businesses frown upon office pets, you will find that fish are often a different story. If properly taken care of, fish make for great office pets. They are quite, clean, and beautiful. That is why if you are looking to give your office a new feel, you may want to think about purchasing a few fish to display. Of course, as you likely already know, you can’t have fish without a fish tank. When it comes to purchasing...

Adding a pond water feature into your backyard can really spice things up and make an average looking backyard turn into a serene living area. For backyards that are a little bit on the duller side and lack a good centerpiece or focal point, adding a pond to fill that gap can be quite a good idea. Installing your very own pond in your backyard isn't something that is very hard to do and there are plenty of do it yourself kits available on the market today. Anyone can have their very own backyard pond setup within a day. These can be quite affordable to install and are much more cost effective than hiring a professional landscaping company to do it for you. However, the downside to these do it...

Water gardens are a great way to add a relaxing environment to your yard. Most of us find comfort in the sight and the sounds that are associated with water, whether it be from a natural source like the sea, a river or stream and even a pond. There is a lot of history that involves water gardens, whether it be for there elaborate fountains or the simplest fish pond. Water gardening is an activity that has been around for centuries. Water gardening is creative method of gardening and there is a lot of technology that can be incorporated in it, from prefabricated ponds, fountains, waterfalls, lighting and pump systems or they can be simply constructed as a container garden. Whether your water garden...

Many home owners want to spruce up their yards & gardens with things like garden fountains, special imported rocks, & small water pools. Imagine you had a rough day at the office. Then imagine coming home from that long day at work & being able to relax next to the calm cool sounds of a miniature stream as it trickles through your garden & around the yard. Imagine the soothing noise of the trickling brook that hypnotizes you as all your days' troubles wash away...Monday seems a million miles away & you know that it's another world before it comes around... It really can be nice to sit next to a pleasant fountain at night to relieve the stress that's built up after a long day at...

home water filters use either a matted material which is layers of fibers which trap contaminates or charcoal filters which trap contaminates because charcoal is naturally charged with positive ions; these positive ions attract the contaminates which are naturally charged with negative ions. Industrial water filters are designed for removing manufacturing wastes such as chemicals, heavy metals, or oily residues; power plants, oil refineries, steel and aluminum plants, chemical producers, soil Reclamation and other like businesses have need for industrial water filters to minimize the amount of harmful waste to leave their manufacturing process. Instead of charcoal or meshed material to filter the...

Handheld water (H2O) filtration in the past few years has grown leaps and bounds. When a person wants to go traveling or hiking they are able to choose from a multitude of options. Simply being at home though, ensuring the best water quality is important too. There are handheld straws, UV treatment options, filtration tablets and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Personal shower filters, general household filters and even saltwater filtration systems are at our fingertips; all just waiting to improve our lives. When a person hops in the shower, the first thing they think about shouldn't be how clean the water cascading over them is. Shower filtration comes in a few different techniques for soft...

Are you wondering about the best methods to care for your goldfish? Possibly you have just purchased a goldfish and you are just blank about, how to care for your new pet. Many people are aware of the basics to care for goldfish, but when it is time to live with it, the basics are not enough to be known. You need to have a clear understanding of how to clean your pet and what food will work for it. This is a fact that it is easy and simple to care for your goldfish at home. The best thing about this pet is it doesn't take up much space, plus it never creates a mess. Important Equipments There are many important types of equipment which you must have, in order to care for your goldfish. Details are...

Caring for your hermit crabs is showing love and affection without any conditions. Giving them the care that they need will make them happy, healthy and live longer as well. Caring for your hermits is giving them all its basic needs to survive in captivity. These little creatures are known to live in the wild forest that is why it will take some time for them to adjust in their new home with us. Giving them shelter is one way of caring for them. Setting up a habitat same as living in the wild will truly make them happy. Know all the needed materials and start building one now for your new found pet. In caring for your hermit crabs, one of the basic needs is supplying nutritious food for them. Hermit...

It is said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While this is definitely the case with bettas, once they become sick, their condition can deteriorate quickly. That is why you want to be ready in advance with all the tools you will need if your fish contracts any of the many betta diseases. You might think that you can always head out to the local pet store if and when you notice your fish are unhealthy. There are two major problems with this strategy. First, by the time symptoms appear on your fish, the betta diseases causing those symptoms have already been growing, and becoming stronger, and your fish weaker. This means a longer recovery time, and a smaller window for treatment...

When considering putting up an aquarium setup for a betta, filters are not only desirable, some would say that they are altogether necessary. This may be quite at odds with what most people, even most hobbyists, think of bettas, but as a matter of fact it is not. Firstly, bettas are of course renowned for needing less maintenance than other kinds of tropical fish. They can and do survive, even thrive, in setups that do not include filtration or even aeration-setups that would kill many other aquarium fish, even those that are deemed hardy in the aquarium world. That said, though, they are far from invincible, and can and do get sick when exposed to certain bacteria, fungi and viruses, just like any...

If you're a fish breeder, caring for fish can be very troublesome if you're planning to go on a long vacation. While almost all fish shops sell feeder blocks, I wouldn't really recommend using one because they can affect the fish tank water chemistry. But don't worry just yet, there are actually two simple options that you can take. You could either look for someone to help you care for the fish or simply not feed them while you're gone. The second option may sound disturbing to you but before you decide to report me to Animal Right, read on first. Don't Feed Your Fish Because they live in a water environment fish do not need you to give them a drink. When it comes to food, fish are last several...

Diatomaceous earth (DE) filtration is common for swimming pools, fish tanks, and other filtering jobs, but what would you say if you heard that there is a food grade of this substance? No, not food for people. Actually, though, it can be mixed with animal feed for several different reasons. It can also be used in a number of other processes. Since DE is nothing but the fossilized remains of diatoms, it's hard to believe it's such a valuable material for modern use, but it is. This article will explore some of the different ways that DE is used. As stated earlier, DE is the perfect substance for use in swimming pool and fish tank filters. It is composed of tiny chambers where contaminants can be...

Betta Bulbs are ones which when placed in an aquarium become aquarium plants. Betta bulbs are usually cryptocorynes plants. These bulbs are available in any Petco. Drop the bulb in your tank, some will float, some will sink. Within a couple days you'll notice roots and leaves sprouting off of it. They don't require a lot of light and will grow well when you get ones that will grow. Sometimes they sprout sometimes not. They are nice little plants, don't require a lot of care, or a lot of substrate. They will latch on to whatever substrate you have, but it does need to have some substrate. There are many types of Betta Bulbs. Some of them are listed below. Apnogetons Bulbs: Aponogetons can thrive with...

Fish bowls have all sorts of uses, and many different kinds of establishments consider them among their most important pieces of equipment. On top of their inherent usefulness, if you add silk screening and color tinting, you'll have a display item that's even more interesting, attention-getting and handy. Here are 6 great ways to use pretty plastic fish bowls with silk screened logos and color tinting. - They make great centerpieces. Fill your fish bowls with beads and flowers to create a one-of-a-kind display your guests will never forget. Have the sides silk screened with your company or establishment's logo, and have the whole thing tinted to add a sparkle of color to your décor. - They're...

Goldfish are very much loved as pets and especially children are very fond of these. Goldfish look splendid and are quite easy to look after. But although it is easy to care for them yet you must remember that they are very fragile also. They can perish as well if their owners do not offer adequate care needed. By following the below mentioned steps you can prevent yourself from murdering your goldfish this time. 1. The first thing for you to do is to get yourself a fish bowl. You do not need to go for any expensive and fancy big aquarium. Just make sure that your bowl is of good quality. When you clean this fish bowl avoid using any toxic cleaners, which contain bleach. It is also good not to use...

Betta fish bowls are by far one of the biggest misconceptions about Betta fish. Many people are under the impression that if you buy a Betta fish you can just let them sit in the bowl you purchased from the store and everything will be fine. This is probably the worst myth regarding them. Here is why-Betta fish were not meant to be confined to a small bowl. On the contrary, they love to swim around. In the wild they have plenty of room to do their thing, but as a pet, if the owner doesn't give them a great home to swim in, then ultimately the Betta will be unhappy and their life expectancy will lessen. Think about this for a moment, would you be happy if you were confined to a 6ft by 6ft box each...

This is a question I hear a lot. These fish bowls do come in all shapes and sizes. There are probably a dozen manufacturers that produce the majority of bowls that are available on the market today. With all the shapes, sizes and color choices available, there are hundreds of bowls to choose from. The water capacity of these bowls range from about 12 ounces at the smallest to 1 or 2 gallons as the largest. The correct answer to this question in my opinion is YES. You can put your fish in one of these small spaces and he or she will be probably live for a few months, or perhaps longer. But personally, I do not use these small containers, and do not recommend that you do either. I have several reasons...

Plastic fish bowl containers are classic display tools in all retail settings, and they're especially useful in convenience stores. Like their glass counterparts, plastic fish bowl containers are versatile and ideal for a variety of purposes; however, they're more durable when it comes to withstanding the fast-paced, high-traffic environment of a convenience store. They're also available in an assortment of sizes, making them perfect for everything from gumballs to small children's toys! Use Plastic Fish Bowls to Create Countertop Displays Each display in a convenience store is important in its own right; without them, there would be no merchandise for the customers! However, countertop displays are...

Castle cake, train cake or a xylophone cake are just of few of the amazing kid birthday cakes you can create to really wow your birthday child and all their party guests. Your imagination is the only limit when it comes to creating a cake for your child's birthday. Just spend a few minutes thinking about what your birthday child enjoys. A favorite movie, TV show, book, game or sport. Is your child a budding young artist, or does your child really enjoy music, skateboarding or fashion? Kid Birthday Cakes To help you get started, here are some absolutely amazing cake ideas. Artist's Palette Cake Bowling Lane Cake Bowling Ball Cake Castle Cake Pizza Birthday Cake Xylophone Cake Fish Bowl Birthday Cake...

People are fond of beta fish especially the kids and beginners. This is because the fish is strong and brightly colored and can be kept in a bowl. They are so attractive in their small cups in the pet shops that no one can resist them. But what the pet shops owners do not tell you is how to care for beta fish. The aim of this article is to provide you with simple beta fish care tips that will be easy to follow and will increase the life expectancy of your fish. Beta fish care: Tip 1 Get your fish out of the tiny cup. If you have the chance to have a bigger beta fish bowl at home just transfer your fish to it. Do not let the fish in the tiny cup because the water will be clouded very easily...

ign="center"> Here are some of the most essential questions that you need to be ready to answer as you learn about the tips and tricks of proper Siamese Fighting Fish (also known as betta fish) care: 1. How much food should I feed my betta at each meal? And how many times a day should I feed it? 2. What types and varieties of food should I feed it? 3. How big of a fish bowl or tank should I use? How much water does it require? 4. How often should I clean its tank? What is the proper method for cleaning the tank? 5. What other species of marine life is my betta compatible with? 6. How many and what types of rocks and / or plants should I adorn my tank with? 7. What is the ideal temperature for the...

Have you ever owned a fish bowl? If you had at least seen one in movies or in a friend's house, you know that there is probably just one fish swimming in a tiny space. There is no need for aquarium pumps. It is not because the fish bowl is not an aquarium; you would not really see a fish bowl pump invented. That one fish has all it needs in that one tiny space: oxygen and water. The container is open and the fish does not even have to compete with another organism. That single fish in the fish bowl should manage quite all right though, but arguably it is not really that happy. After all, it is living in an environment that does not even pretend to be its natural habitat. An aquarium, on the other...

Prison. Is that what your job feels like every day? If so, you are not alone. Many people go to work every day feeling like they are turning themselves into the authorities. They have to ask themselves if the pain and anguish of facing another week, day or even hour is worth the money. Do they have a choice? When people work together, each with their own style, personality, temperament, ideas and creativity, there will always be differences of opinion. The good thing about this is that these differences start dialog where hopefully everyone concerned can come to an agreement and move forward. The problems arise when the dialog turns into a monolog and is controlled by one person in a way that is de...

Aquariums come in many sizes and styles. Mounted wall aquariums are those installed in a wall. These are excellent choice for a fish hobbyist and anyone who wants to reduce his/her body, spirit and mind, who lives in an apartment too small to afford a large aquarium. To buy a wall mounted aquarium is also great for better decoration and having an aesthetic finish to a great visual of the apartment. Hang on the wall fish tanks are available in many sizes. There are panoramic and mega wall aquariums and available for large, small or medium sized walls. Also circular wall aquariums can be found. One may need to hire a professional to help understand if there are pipes, wirings or air ducts in the wall...

It is forenoon, the summer of the 1958. My mother just went downstairs, she says, "I won't be long; I got to wash a few cloths." I'm at the sink, cleaning out my fishbowl. Grandpa is outside, trimming the lilac bushes; my brother is someplace with his new go-cart. As I was about to say, I'm cleaning the glass of the fish bowel in the kitchen, that is, taking the rocks out: replacing the water, cleaning the rocks, and I'm looking at my goldfish (I'm eleven years old); I remain standing at the sink in the kitchen, kind of in a tight body position, sizing up the situation, I think I'm thinking how am I going to get this fish from the water it is in, to a glass in the sink, a transfer process, that has...

Can we Go there? An experiment was done by some researchers; they brought some yellow and red fish then placed them in a rectangular fish bowl. The fish bowl was divided into two parts by a vertical rectangular glass plate so that the red fish could not mix with yellow ones. The fish were left for sometime then afterwards the glass plate was removed. Surprisingly even after the glass plate was removed red fish didn't cross the border to the other side nor did the yellow fish cross it either. So what happened? As you may have already guessed the fish formed a belief that they can never cross the boundary and the belief remained there even after the plate was removed!! So they kept thinking that they...

My fish is a Diva! I'm not kidding either... Let me tell you a story about what just happened in the past few days... It has been an extremely busy week, and I didn't feel like cleaning out Kalypso's 10 gallon fish bowl. She has 2 filters with bubbles and a floaty fish toy that she loves snuggling and pushing around the bowl. Kalypso has grown quite a bit in size since I got her in the spring. I'd say she's more than doubled in size. So, I got this new 10 gallon bowl just for her as an upgrade from her 5 gallon bowl. A big difference. Now, when I didn't feel like cleaning out all of her home the other night, I brought out her 5 gallon bowl just for the night (I call it her condominium), so I could...

Christmas is coming and it is time for holiday parties! You don't want to make your guests bored so here are a few Xmas party games that you can do during the party. Remember, the food may be great and you might have a long list of guests, but a party will be dull without fun activities like games. Games encourage people to mingle with each other and this should be your goal for your party - to help people find new friends and to make it a memorable night for everyone. Stocking Guess Game - prepare 15-25 Christmas stockings. Place an item inside each stocking. To play the stocking guess game, guests should be given a piece of paper each. Have them pass the stockings around and they have to guess...

You don't need to be an agriculture engineer anymore to take advantage of hydroponic technology and set up your own hydroponic grow room. Hydroponic systems today are put together with plug and play capabilities which make it easy for the beginner to put together his first hydroponic system by himself with little or no help. Many companies offer kit systems built specifically for beginners. There are also hydroponic plans that are easy to follow and build your own system from supplies that are easily found at your local home supply store or hardware store. To ensure that your plants get all of the things they need to grow and stay healthy lets look at the general requirements of plants that are...

Business expos and vendor shows are fantastic ways to meet and interact with your target market in a short amount of time. They can be very effective and worthy of your time and costs if you plan well and have reasonable expectations. Here are a few tips and tricks about setting up for your next business expo:o Stay at your booth because if you don't you might miss a perspective customer/client. I know there'll be times when you do have to leave, but make it as quick as possible! Or you can have a helper (see next).o Have a helper. Having someone help you carry your booth stuff (which may take you 2-3 trips from your car to your spot on the expo floor) and be there when you need to leave for a short...

Maintaining a koi pond does not only mean feeding the fish but includes as well properly treating them when they catch diseases. Koi fish infected with a disease can easily contaminate the water and also affect the health of other fish. It is important that koi owners immediately treat those that are ailing. Proper Ways of Treating Koi There are a number of ways of administering treatment to koi with health problems. Mostly, the type and appropriate treatment will depend on specific health problems. Some known methods of koi treatment are: 1) adding chemicals to the pond. This is perhaps the most convenient way of treating the fish. 2) here is what is known as tropical treatment. This is the kind of...

Looking for a way to calm your nerves after a stressful day? Most of us are looking for that on a daily basis. Try turning on some soft music and sitting down with a warm beverage of your choice in front of your freshwater discus fish aquarium. It has an amazing therapeutic effect. Discus fish are calm, serene and beautiful. Very unlike some fish that flit around the tank with nervous little twitches. Others hide among the plants or other aquarium decorations. But just seem to just float effortlessly around your freshwater tank. When you add the music and allow yourself to just kind of float into the atmosphere and contentment of the discus fish, it does something to your brain waves that gives you...

Hermit crabs belong to the crustacean family and are found in the intertidal zones. They are not true crabs. These creatures have soft abdomens protected by empty seashells carried on their backs. The shells will be those of the Dead Sea snails and molluscs. There are about 500 species of hermit crabs and most of them are aquatic. These differ in sizes, shapes, and can be found mostly in saltwater. They can be grown at home also in fish tanks or ponds. These serve the ornamental purpose in the aquariums. It is interesting to watch the crab drag along the shell on its back and retract in completely when it senses danger. Children will love watching the locomotion of the hermit crabs in glass fish...

OK so you've decided on a hobby you want to get involved in. You decided to start a freshwater fish aquarium, you've researched it thoroughly which only took you several hours, you've done the set up and now you're all alone with no one to share the ongoing experience with. This happens to quite a few people out there. They have all the enthusiasm and excitement which goes with starting a hobby and then they find after actually starting it that none of their friends and family are into it. That's ok because we're all different and all like different things to get involved with, that's fine. But you need other like minded folk to share your ideas, thoughts and experiences with. You can do that...

Jackknife fish or Equetus lanceolatus are members of the family Sciaenidae more commonly referred to as the drum family. This species is endemic to the western Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea. This distinctive looking creature's name is a direct reference to its unique shape. Its elongated dorsal fin and slender tail region give the fish's body the general shape of the letter U resembling a half opened pocket knife. Their extended dorsal fin has also lead to the fish being called a highhat. This species has three evenly spaced black vertical bars on its body. Juveniles are yellow and black. As the fish matures it will loose its yellow coloration. Adults have silver bodies. This is not a particularly...

Water Wisteria is a very easy to grow plant for a beginner, but has more demanding needs than that of other aquarium plants such as Java Fern, Java Moss or Anubias. However, many people grow Water Wisteria successfully with little or no experience of planted aquariums previously. Water Wisteria is from the Acanthus family and is known by the latin name of "Hygrophila difformis". It is widely regarded as being very easy to grow and prefers an environment where it can get a large amount of light, but will grow slowly under less favourable conditions. In natural environments it is normally found in marshy habitats on the Indian subcontinent where it can easily be identified by finely branched light...

Aquarium light exposure for your fishes is an important aspect that requires careful consideration when you are planning your aquarium design. You need to decide the amount of lighting you want to provide for them. If too little or too much light is given, there will be bad consequences for both your fishes and live plants in your aquarium. The intensity and the period of lighting needed depend on the type of fishes you have in the aquarium. If your fishes are those that are more active in the night than day, then low lighting is recommended. If you have fishes which are already accustomed to bright light while in the wild, they would certainly prefer to have bright lighting when placed in a fish...