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How To Take Care of Goldfish

Brian263 — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:05:25 -0500

Many people think that goldfish are excellent pets for someone who doesn’t want to invest much in pet care and has no interest in owning a pet for a long period of time. Both the lifespan of your goldfish and the level of attachment formed between the two of you depend upon how much care you provide and whether or not you know the proper ways to care for goldfish. Goldfish aren’t necessarily short-lived. In fact, if cared for properly, your goldfish could live for a decade or even far longer (one goldfish was reported to have lived for 43 years!). Learn how to take care of goldfish to ensure that your goldfish enjoys a long and happy life.

How To Move an Aquarium

Jerome163 — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 21:38:00 -0500

So you've spent considerable time and money, not to mention heart and soul, to create a pleasant aquatic environment for your aquarium fish. What happens to the aquarium when it's time to move? Careful planning is the key to success in moving an aquarium. Following these simple steps will give your fish the best chance of arriving safely in their new environment.

How To Raise Earthworms

3100 Caldera Blvd — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:40:56 -0600

There are several reasons for having an earthworm "farm" including (but of course not limited to) fish bait, the creating of fantastic soil, and the love of science and worms. Whatever your reason for wanting an earthworm farm, you can set one up in a few simple steps.

How To Buy a Wall Mounted Aquarium

Matt303 — Wed, 24 May 2006 13:39:00 -0500

A wall-mounted aquarium can be very elegant and dramatic. Some of them can be mounted within a wall in such a way that the aquarium can be viewed from two rooms. Because they are so dramatic and can often be viewed from two rooms, prices tend to be considerably higher than for a conventional aqaurium. Additionally, the installation of a wall mounted aquarium may require the services of a professional carpenter. And, maintenance tasks may be a bit more awkward due to the confined space.

Assess the site for your new wall mounted aquarium. You may need to hire a professional to help determine if there are pipes, electrical wiring or air ducts in the wall you intend to use.
Locate the studs and determine if the wall is a load bearing wall. Again you may need to get a professional assessment, especially for larger aquariums.

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How To Live Inside a Sea Cucumber's Butt

keiki — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:54:31 -0600

FOR RENT. Cozy subtidal share. Never get tired of the neighborhood. Great views of internal organs. Excellent ventilation. Quiet easygoing neighbors. Absolutely no smoking, microbial pets possible. Month to month. Viewings daily—off the dock, down 10 meters, hang a left.

Sound like a dream come true? Here’s how you can call it home.

How To Buy a Freshwater Aquarium

Matt303 — Wed, 24 May 2006 09:33:00 -0500

Your new freshwater aquarium can be as simple as a watertight glass box or an elaborately designed antique such as those sold by Vintage Aquariums www.vintageaquariums.com/tanks. You can spend a few dollars or hundreds of dollars.

When selecting your new aquarium, remember that other expenses related to the purchase-such as a filter, stand or cabinet, lighting, decorations and the fish-represent a significant expense as well. As the size of your selection increases so will overall costs and labor. Make sure you are comfortable with the commitment required. Fish-keeping is great fun if the costs and labor don't overwhelm you.

How To Remove Skunk Smell

3100 Caldera Blvd — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:45:56 -0500

How To Treat Aquarium Water

Jerome163 — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:19:00 -0500

Water quality is perhaps the single most important factor in determining the health of your aquarium fish. In natural environments such as lakes, streams, and oceans, the water supply is continually cycling, providing healthy, fresh water for fish to inhabit. The natural flow of the water, as well as bacteria and other organisms, prevents fish waste from stagnating and eventually breaking down into toxic substances. Unfortunately, the aquarium is an artificial habitat and is thus quite different from the natural environment, as it depends on its owner or caretaker to provide fresh water.

How To Remove Leeches

3100 Caldera Blvd — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:14:37 -0600

Removing leeches isn't hard to do, but should be done in a way that is safest. It isn't advisable to use salt, heat or flame, or other products on the leech (which are very common methods) because they will usually vomit into the wound and then detatch. This can cause an infection and make the wound worse, as well as increasing the chance of disease.