Thursday, November 4, 2010
How to Setup a Tropical Fish Tank - A Beginners Guide
A tropical aquarium can create a focal point for any room. This guide will show you how to put together a low maintenance aquarium in a few easy steps.
1. Buy an aquarium and hood (lid) with a light. Generally it is easier to maintain a bigger tank than a small one but the equipment for bigger tanks is also more expensive. I would recommend an aquarium that is at least 24 inches long by 12 inches high by 12 inches wide. This size is easy to maintain and will work well even in a small room. It will also allow you enough space for a few different types of tropical fish. Buy an electric internal submersible filter; ensuring it is the right size for your aquarium. For this size of aquarium I would recommend the Fluval 2 plus, in my experience Fluval internal filters tend to be the best quality and are easy to maintain. Filters usually say on the box what size aquarium they are suitable for.
You will also need a thermometer, gravel or sand, backing for the aquarium (the picture that goes at the rear to create an ocean feel), a heater, for this size of aquarium 150 watts will be fine.
2. Wash the aquarium out with warm water and a new cloth. Do not use detergent or bleach as it will kill the fish, no matter how well you think you have washed it out. Wash the sand/gravel and the filter sponge/media. It should just clip open so that you can remove it for washing.Wash the sand/gravel in a bucket with clean warm water. The filter sponge can be rinsed under the tap.
3. Tape the backing to the rear of the aquarium. You will need to mount the tank near a plug socket in order to run the filter and heater. Make sure its not opposite a window as the light will cause algae to build up. Also avoid putting it near a radiator or heat source. Place the aquarium on a table or aquarium stand against a wall. Gently pour the sand or gravel into the bottom of the aquarium and using the stick on mounts, place the heater and filter inside the aquarium. Do not plug them in yet!
4. Fill the tank with water and turn the heater and filter on. Leave the tank for at least 72 hours before adding fish. Tropical tanks should have water that is between 26-27 degrees centigrade. The heater has a thermostat built in so it will maintain this temperature.
5. Now you can add your fish. I recommend, tiger barbs,guppies and neon tetras. When adding fish, do it gradually, 2 or 3 at a time, over a period of 3 weeks. Float the bag containing the fish inside the aquarium for around fifteen minutes. Tear a small hole in the side of the bag and let them swim out on their own. This will avoid any trauma for them. Leave all lights off for around 24 hours when you add new fish.
6. Enjoy your beautiful new aquarium.
How to Save Money When You Buy a Wall Mounted Aquarium
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 s/he intends to use. When buying a fish wall hanging, one is investing a lot of money and the amount goes bigger with the size of the aquarium. As the sizes commonly vary within 2 ft to 30 ft in width, the cost varies form $200 to $2000.
Once you have selected a size, shape and all the other criteria, you need to select a place to buy it from. You may choose to buy a wall mounted aquarium online or from a local pet shop according to your budget, advantage and availability. This is the place where it sometimes gets tricky. Deciding what to buy is relatively easier than deciding where to buy from specially if there are a lot of options available.
Buying a wall mounted fish bowl online is a good option today, not only because of the less complexity and more ease on installation, but also because of the pricing. Local pet shops often tend to quote a higher price because they are often the only (or one of the very few) shop of their own genre.
But in the case of online shopping, the scenario is totally different. There are numerous websites offering sale for wall mounted aquariums and the price decrease because of sheer competition. Also the online auction schemes like the e-bay and others can help a lot, as it might play according to your luck. If saving money is something important to you, we recommend that you buy a wall mounted aquarium on the web.
Websites like eBay.com presents you with many options. The options for auction and buy-it-now on e-bay can offer different prices and you have a chance to decide where to choose form instead of pet stores where you need to pay a visit and decide. Also accessories can be easy to find on the web.
A wall hanging fish bowl can be a lucrative decision for your home. It adds value. Research what you need/like and evaluate your product form the sea of vendors available on the internet.
You can buy a wall mounted aquarium at very cheap prices these days, I have hung this wall aquarium up for a friend of the family, if you want to know more about where you can buy a wall mounted aquarium visit my site http://www.sunnyfishtank.com/wallmountedaquariums.php
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Guide on Setting Up Freshwater Fish Tank
Setting up a freshwater fish tank may sound complicated especially if we hear the word "Cycling". Don't let it scare you because it's actually very easy. After you have decided what fish you want, the next thing to decide on is your aquarium. Is it big enough to accommodate all the fish and ornaments? The fish should have an enough room to swim at so they'll stay happy and active. With regard to ornaments, remember that crowding your fish with too many ornaments will not do them any good. There are plenty to choose from but make sure you plan everything well so you won't end up wasting money. We're lucky because technology and some advancement enable us to care for our fish easily and more affordable.
To get started, place your freshwater fish tank in a suitable location. It is not advisable to put it where there's a lot of sunlight coming in and where there's a lot of traffic. Rinse the aquarium or clean it out with a slightly damp cloth to get rid of any dirt or dust. Adding a background is a great way to mask the cords that will be hanging behind the wall. It also adds drama and depth to your aquarium and it makes it more pleasing to the eyes. Now it's time to add your substrate. Choose something that will best suit your fish. Make sure to wash the substrate or gravel to get rid of fine particles or any dirt materials. If you are going to use live plants you can use a clay-based gravel substrate. The main role of a substrate is to bed beneficial bacteria with the aid of the tank heater.
The next step in setting up your freshwater fish tank is to fill it with 1/3 water. Place a plate at the middle so that when you pour the water, gravel will not be displaced. Add plants and other ornaments according to what you like it to look like. Driftwood and silk plants are ideal for beginners. Fill the aquarium with more water (3 quarters full) and then install the heater. Mount the thermometer on the other side of the aquarium (opposite the heater). I don't suggest floating thermometers because they're hard to read sometimes. Fill the remainder of the aquarium with water and don't forget to pour a couple of drops of chlorine remover. Set up the filter and plug it. Wait for 24 hours for the temperature to be stable. Now it's time for cycling. You can complete this just by pouring a biological additive and then wait for another 24 hours and then test the water for ammonia and nitrite content. Test your water everyday and this can take up to two weeks. Once the water's ammonia and nitrite level becomes zero, you can add your fish but do it a few at a time and then you're done!
To know more about aquarium fish care, get detailed information here or you can go to http://www.tropicalfishtactics.com
Fish Tank Room Dividers - Sizes and Shapes
Fish tank room dividers may be freestanding, stand alone, portable, rolling or mobile. They are available in oval, rectangular, hexagonal, circular or semi-circular shape. The style and design possibilities for fish tank room dividers are just endless.
When buying fish tank room dividers from online retailers, make sure that they also offer customize tanks which are ideal options if you need to have a specially-designed tank.
75 Gallon Hexagon Marine Fish Tank:
Fish tanks as partitions are unique as it is. But you can add more interest to your modern home d?cor by installing this hexagon-shaped fish tank. It comes with wet and dry filter, bio-balls, Rio 2100 submersible pump and 18-inch fluorescent lighting. It also comes with canopy and oak stand. The dimensions are 25 inches by 30 inches.
4ft Tall Clear Acrylic Fish Tank by Caspian Column Aquarium:
This attractive acrylic aquarium will complement any contemporary home d?cor. You would not regret incorporating this aquarium in your remodeling ideas. It comes with garland, air pump, water pump, undergravel filtration unit, lighting, natural gravel, base tray and cable tidy. If you plan to use tropical fish, you may consider getting a heater.
Bar & Coffee Table Aquaria:
Who says you cannot make a small space look interesting? This fully functional table aquarium is a perfect replacement because it is made of quality materials such as acrylic or glass. It can accommodate tropical, saltwater or coldwater fish. Size options are many.
3ft Tall Clear Acrylic Fish Tank by Adriatic Column Aquarium:
Any home would benefit by installing this fish tank. It features a cable tidy, water pump, garland, undergravel filtration unit, lighting and air pump. For optional accessories, you have a heater which is required if you plan to place tropical fish in your aquarium, and acrylic base tray in black color.
The Picture Frame Aquarium:
If you are looking for a unique and artistic addition to your home d?cor, consider this picture frame tank which can be mounted on the wall. It features a mirrored interior that brings the illusion of a beautiful and spacious underwater world. The unit protrudes about 124m from the wall. It comes with a hand-crafted frame, glass material and mirrored back. The finish options are polished stainless steel, brushed stainless steel and wood. The standard accessories are heater, aerator/filtration unit, blue or white lighting, rock display, sand or natural gravel and silk plants.
Ocean View Series - 93, 100, 110, 120, and 180 gallon U-shape Room Divider:
These dividers feature seamless curved glass tanks, hand-crafted canopy and hand-made cabinet stand. You can choose from many available models, including a white oak/white cherry tank which will look good on a room with white walls, golden oak tank which will blend well in a room with natural wood furniture, European beech tank in various wood species and rich and classy rose cherry tank. Prices of these tanks vary depending on options at 4fishtank.com.
Because there are numerous fish tank room dividers available from various suppliers and manufacturers (aquariumgroup.co.uk, aquarium-design.com), it would be to your advantage to compare features and prices before you decide to buy.
For more information concerning Fish Tank Room Dividers and other partitions, visit http://www.modernroomdividerideas.com.
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