Its amazing to me how many types of livestock we would pass over that seemed plentiful, easy to catch, pretty, hardy, and interested in eating even the fecal material of other fishes... As a novice pet-fisherman I would gather some of these and bring them on-board. My companions would laugh and either eat or pour these unwanted specimens over the side. When I prot More

Goldfish lay what are known as sticky eggs, and once laid they will adhere to anything that they touch as they are released from the female. If precautions are not taken, these eggs will soon become a good meal for your fish, so heavy planting with fine leafed plants is recommended. To induce the spawning the fish must be in good condition, and at this time some of the males may show what are known as "nuptial tubercles" which may appear on the body, head, and fins. You may at this time become alarmed, as it looks very similar to white spot, but these "pimples" are about the size of a pinhead, and fish showing the More

An ideal situation would be to have the sexes separated in different quarters for around a week prior to setting up to spawn, as once they are placed together after their separation they will usually go into a breeding frenzy if the females are ripe. Females will show swollen bellies which are ripe with roe, and the males will be asking More

*Oxygen*
Ohhhh Boomer.... :D I am at work and can not find the links to "the need to breath" articles from Advanced Aquarist that may answer this question for me; but whilst my brain is wondering about it, I want to ask the question... My 90 gal re.

Mini-Aquariums
College classes are beginning, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on pets just because you live in a dorm or small apartment. Mini-aquariums can be....

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Ok well i would agree with everyone here about the guppy being the hardiest fish you can buy, not .

Acrylic
Anyone knows a place in Montreal with better prices that Home-Depot for Acrylic? I need some 1/4" thickness to make my first SUMP! :spin:.