- History of Fishkeeping
You know the story of the aquarium ? Not yet ! Then we get a brief story that shows that the hobby of raising fish is not from now but from early times .
The fish were bred in captivity do not as a hobby , but for practical reasons , because they are a food source . The aquarium has become a hobby when , out of curiosity , decided to isolate species of colorful and unusual play them . In China , the first aquarists started by creating cyprinids in huge quantities , not only with more vivid colors , but also with specific adaptations in the body and fins . In the sixteenth century , the colorful cyprinids were introduced in Japan Over the next hundred years have been spreading across Europe , and by 1900 the goldfish came to America .The first tanks and aquariums of modernity :
It was probably in the early nineteenth century that the aquariums we know today. Until then , there are only records of fish farmed for some years , in glass bottles . The turning point came in 1850 when R. Harrington
presented a report to the Chemical Society of London , England ,
describing how how could successfully maintain a fish inside a glass . Sunset aroused great interest and launched the " aquarium " as a hobby that has started to become very popular .
In 1852 , the London Zoological Society , began construction of the first public aquarium opened in the following year . Followed by a second in the Surrey Zoological Gardens , also in England , before they arise throughout Europe large public freshwater aquariums , exhibiting specimens never seen , admired by endless rows of curious visitors .
The first amateur aquarists kept native fish only . In coastal cities , it was attempted to the creation of marine species , while inside virtually all freshwater species was kept in captivity . Although freshwater fish were generally more accessible and popular books written about fish at the time dealt mainly of marine cold-water fish . As there were no tanks ready for sale , is publishing books with detailed instructions on how to build an aquarium . These structures were generally more decorative than functional . In the classic models, the front wall was glass and the other wood .
Before long , the aquarium became a challenge not only to the imagination of the public as well as to enthusiasts interested in maintaining increasingly ambitious aquariums . In 1857 , H. Noel Humphreys published Gardens Oceans and Rivers - History of Aquariums Freshwater and Saltwater , where he stated : One day we'll tropical aquariums , where temperature and characteristics of the seas of the tropics will be played successfully " .
He not only predicted the invention of the heater and thermostat , which would allow gradually expand the range of possible creatures to keep in an aquarium , as it was also one of the first to recognize the importance of chemistry in fish farming . Moreover , he recognized a principle that is still often overlooked by aquarists : THE GREAT NUMBER OF FISH IN A SMALL SPACE INSIDE THE AQUARIUM .
Although its interesting tank did not seem crowded, he came to discover that overstepped the limit of occupation and that the creatures could not adapt to living in an area of two square feet for each individual.
The heating , lighting and filtration system were gradually introduced , although at first they were very rudimentary . Many early tanks had background in slate and were heated from below through a small burner . With the emergence of more sophisticated thermostats and heaters , aquariums came to be constructed with glass and a metal frame.
As the equipment was developed and improved , farmers began looking for different varieties of fish . People began to tire of , uninteresting , indigenous species normally available . One of the rare non-local fish mentioned in the first books about aquariums is the goldfish : an American publication of 1858 and an English work dating from 1890 note that , although considered a sort of cold water , the goldfish occurs in climates hot and survives a temperature of 27 º C. The interest in aquariums rekindled with the introduction of colorful tropical fish such as catfish paradise that became popular in Germany around 1876 and on record in England in 1890 . Since then , the aquarium not stopped developing . Emerged aquatic societies were organized exhibitions and competitions . These events angariavam new hobby enthusiasts and has been flourishing even during the harsh years of the Second World War . At that time , it was impossible to keep saltwater aquariums , as this corroded steel structures , producing deadly toxins to marine species .
Already today, acrylic often now replaces regular glass aquariums , making them more resistant and even nicer aesthetically .Now
we have also a more appropriate framework for the creation of marine
aquaria , where the structure is more esecífica where the tank is not
contaminated nor its inhabitants due to this toxin released by the salts
.Furthermore
everything nowadays is possible to obtain knowledge of how to make a
good creation and all we need from a heater to a drug that was
previously not known . With the current studies , we can develop this hobby so that will go down in the history of mankind .
What still remains is that many people consider the aquarium with a form of extinction for rare fish , which it is not correct in my view state . For me nowadays we should thank for saving aquarists species that may go extinct in a few years.
Due to the development and exposure of fishkeeping we can say we are the saviors of nature, because today we can get good ways of creating adequate to each type of fish you want to create medium.
What we need to do is demonstrate to these people in any way we are devastating the species but giving an opportunity to reproduce and be saved alone .
So I always say that the aquarium is not just a hobby, it is not just put a goldfish in a glass to be seen by others . Not ! The aquarium is rather a hobby but more than that, it's a passion . Are you catch a fish and create a habitat for him , it's you indulge in, is love , is sincerely surrender body and soul to get necessary you may need. You study , you spend sleepless nights researching , is to give oneself entirely to a hobby that in a few years will be seen as salvation.
Are you a hobbyist at heart , do not be intimidated if someone says that ending the freedom of a being . Lift your head and answer that in a few years when the man away with our nature , that this aquarium is likely your children or grandchildren may know . What will this aquarium species have saved , and will have made reproduction of many who probably no longer exist.
Many of us have seen aquariums to die for, spoiled and slowly the pet to have an aquarium began to grow.
In 1852 , the London Zoological Society , began construction of the first public aquarium opened in the following year . Followed by a second in the Surrey Zoological Gardens , also in England , before they arise throughout Europe large public freshwater aquariums , exhibiting specimens never seen , admired by endless rows of curious visitors .
The first amateur aquarists kept native fish only . In coastal cities , it was attempted to the creation of marine species , while inside virtually all freshwater species was kept in captivity . Although freshwater fish were generally more accessible and popular books written about fish at the time dealt mainly of marine cold-water fish . As there were no tanks ready for sale , is publishing books with detailed instructions on how to build an aquarium . These structures were generally more decorative than functional . In the classic models, the front wall was glass and the other wood .
Before long , the aquarium became a challenge not only to the imagination of the public as well as to enthusiasts interested in maintaining increasingly ambitious aquariums . In 1857 , H. Noel Humphreys published Gardens Oceans and Rivers - History of Aquariums Freshwater and Saltwater , where he stated : One day we'll tropical aquariums , where temperature and characteristics of the seas of the tropics will be played successfully " .
He not only predicted the invention of the heater and thermostat , which would allow gradually expand the range of possible creatures to keep in an aquarium , as it was also one of the first to recognize the importance of chemistry in fish farming . Moreover , he recognized a principle that is still often overlooked by aquarists : THE GREAT NUMBER OF FISH IN A SMALL SPACE INSIDE THE AQUARIUM .
Although its interesting tank did not seem crowded, he came to discover that overstepped the limit of occupation and that the creatures could not adapt to living in an area of two square feet for each individual.
The heating , lighting and filtration system were gradually introduced , although at first they were very rudimentary . Many early tanks had background in slate and were heated from below through a small burner . With the emergence of more sophisticated thermostats and heaters , aquariums came to be constructed with glass and a metal frame.
As the equipment was developed and improved , farmers began looking for different varieties of fish . People began to tire of , uninteresting , indigenous species normally available . One of the rare non-local fish mentioned in the first books about aquariums is the goldfish : an American publication of 1858 and an English work dating from 1890 note that , although considered a sort of cold water , the goldfish occurs in climates hot and survives a temperature of 27 º C. The interest in aquariums rekindled with the introduction of colorful tropical fish such as catfish paradise that became popular in Germany around 1876 and on record in England in 1890 . Since then , the aquarium not stopped developing . Emerged aquatic societies were organized exhibitions and competitions . These events angariavam new hobby enthusiasts and has been flourishing even during the harsh years of the Second World War . At that time , it was impossible to keep saltwater aquariums , as this corroded steel structures , producing deadly toxins to marine species .
Already today, acrylic often now replaces regular glass aquariums , making them more resistant and even nicer aesthetically .Now
we have also a more appropriate framework for the creation of marine
aquaria , where the structure is more esecífica where the tank is not
contaminated nor its inhabitants due to this toxin released by the salts
.Furthermore
everything nowadays is possible to obtain knowledge of how to make a
good creation and all we need from a heater to a drug that was
previously not known . With the current studies , we can develop this hobby so that will go down in the history of mankind .What still remains is that many people consider the aquarium with a form of extinction for rare fish , which it is not correct in my view state . For me nowadays we should thank for saving aquarists species that may go extinct in a few years.
Due to the development and exposure of fishkeeping we can say we are the saviors of nature, because today we can get good ways of creating adequate to each type of fish you want to create medium.
What we need to do is demonstrate to these people in any way we are devastating the species but giving an opportunity to reproduce and be saved alone .
So I always say that the aquarium is not just a hobby, it is not just put a goldfish in a glass to be seen by others . Not ! The aquarium is rather a hobby but more than that, it's a passion . Are you catch a fish and create a habitat for him , it's you indulge in, is love , is sincerely surrender body and soul to get necessary you may need. You study , you spend sleepless nights researching , is to give oneself entirely to a hobby that in a few years will be seen as salvation.
Are you a hobbyist at heart , do not be intimidated if someone says that ending the freedom of a being . Lift your head and answer that in a few years when the man away with our nature , that this aquarium is likely your children or grandchildren may know . What will this aquarium species have saved , and will have made reproduction of many who probably no longer exist.
The start in Aquariofilia
This little book is for all those who already have the bug do not quite know how to start and what equipment need.
Let's start with the basics:
* Aquarium:
* Aquarium:
The aquarium aims to be the largest that our budget can buy.
The acceptable size of aquarium to start this fantastic hobby is around 60cm.
An aquarium of 60 cm does not occupy much space, not too heavy, is not too expensive and is fundamentally simpler to maintain stable and happy with their inhabitants.
The acceptable size of aquarium to start this fantastic hobby is around 60cm.
An aquarium of 60 cm does not occupy much space, not too heavy, is not too expensive and is fundamentally simpler to maintain stable and happy with their inhabitants.
* Filter:
Fish , like any living being in need of a clean and pollution free environment. In responsible for keeping aquarium water into the filter conditions is , it must have a capacity in L / h of about 2 to 5x the number of leads liter aquarium and which is usually of the following types :- Internal: It is a filter that is placed inside the aquarium. They are generally inexpensive, although they have a filtering efficiency and reduced be cleaned every week.- External ( knapsack / CSS) : the knapsack ( HOB ) filters are filters that hang from the tank getting the filter body abroad. Are more efficient than internal and slightly more expensive . Have the disadvantage that they can cause some noise of falling water and do not adapt to aquariums that need to be covered. The cleaning of the filter bag 15 occurs in 15 to 3 days or 3 weeks.- External ( bucket ) : External filter bucket are the kings of the filters . Highly efficient , capable of filtering the aquarium and maintain a colony of bacteria in good condition. Are usually quite expensive , increasing the price with the filtering capacity. The cleaning intervals range from 1-3 months depending on the amount and type of fish in the aquarium .
Fish , like any living being in need of a clean and pollution free environment. In responsible for keeping aquarium water into the filter conditions is , it must have a capacity in L / h of about 2 to 5x the number of leads liter aquarium and which is usually of the following types :- Internal: It is a filter that is placed inside the aquarium. They are generally inexpensive, although they have a filtering efficiency and reduced be cleaned every week.- External ( knapsack / CSS) : the knapsack ( HOB ) filters are filters that hang from the tank getting the filter body abroad. Are more efficient than internal and slightly more expensive . Have the disadvantage that they can cause some noise of falling water and do not adapt to aquariums that need to be covered. The cleaning of the filter bag 15 occurs in 15 to 3 days or 3 weeks.- External ( bucket ) : External filter bucket are the kings of the filters . Highly efficient , capable of filtering the aquarium and maintain a colony of bacteria in good condition. Are usually quite expensive , increasing the price with the filtering capacity. The cleaning intervals range from 1-3 months depending on the amount and type of fish in the aquarium .
* thermostat:The thermostat is to maintain a pleasant water temperature for fish. It is necessary in aquariums of tropical fish and sometimes even cold water in aquariums because even being cold-water fish, many are uncomfortable with temperatures below 18 º C.
The thermostat must have a power of 0.5 to 1W per liter of water, depends essentially the division in which the aquarium is going to be very cold or not.
* lighting:The lighting lets us see our fish, simulate the variation between day and night and of course, provide light to aquatic plants.
Here too there are benchmarks and illuminations must be around 0.5 to 1W per liter of water, depending primarily on the plants that we have.
If you do not want plants then a dim light comes from giving to see the fish.
The thermostat must have a power of 0.5 to 1W per liter of water, depends essentially the division in which the aquarium is going to be very cold or not.
* lighting:The lighting lets us see our fish, simulate the variation between day and night and of course, provide light to aquatic plants.
Here too there are benchmarks and illuminations must be around 0.5 to 1W per liter of water, depending primarily on the plants that we have.
If you do not want plants then a dim light comes from giving to see the fish.
* substratum:The substrate is the bottom of our tank . Can be fine sand , coarse gravel may be , can be substrates for special plants . Should
be avoided colorful with strong colors as substrates disturb the fish
and give a very artificial air something you want as natural as possible
.The sand / gravel can be collected in nature and should be thoroughly washed and boiled before placing in aquarium .Having all the basic stuff ready and installed it's time to put the water in the aquarium and move on to more advanced topics .* Water chemistry - the nitrogen cycleThis is a very important factor that most beginners neglect . The nitrogen cycle is responsible for maintaining all the conditions of life in the aquarium .Basically,
the cycle does is convert the ammonia resulting from the urine of fish
and decomposition to nitrite and then to nitrate .This
conversion is the responsibility of bacteria in early life in an
aquarium there are still not enough and they need time to settle .The cycle usually begins by placing a fish in the tank and monitoring the levels of ammonia, nitrites and nitrates.The
cycle ends when after a peak existed ammonia , followed by one of
nitrites, ammonia and nitric reach 0 and nitrates catch a peak.
* Water chemistry - Tests:There was talk earlier of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates. These values are measured using the chemical tests. There is a lot of tests on the market, some fundamental, others do not.
Thus we have as fundamental / advised:
PH - This test measures the level of acidity / alkalinity. The pH determines the type of fish and the degree of toxicity of ammonia, it is therefore a fundamental test.
NH3/NH4 - This test measures the ammonia in the tank. It is essential.
NO2 - Nitrite Test. It is essential because with the ammonia and nitrates can control well the end of the nitrogen cycle.
NO3 - Nitrate Test. Fundamental. The nitrate level tells us when we do TPA and helps realize phenomena such as algal booms, etc..
Thus we have as fundamental / advised:
PH - This test measures the level of acidity / alkalinity. The pH determines the type of fish and the degree of toxicity of ammonia, it is therefore a fundamental test.
NH3/NH4 - This test measures the ammonia in the tank. It is essential.
NO2 - Nitrite Test. It is essential because with the ammonia and nitrates can control well the end of the nitrogen cycle.
NO3 - Nitrate Test. Fundamental. The nitrate level tells us when we do TPA and helps realize phenomena such as algal booms, etc..
Then we have other tests that are used in more advanced stages in the hobby:
KH - Measures the carbonate hardness. This test lets you know if our water has a high carbonate hardness. Carbonated water hardness have very high pH becomes difficult to make the download.
GH - Measures water hardness. This test lets you know if our water is very or somewhat mineralized. Some fish prefer very mineralized waters, others prefer very little mineralized water.
KH - Measures the carbonate hardness. This test lets you know if our water has a high carbonate hardness. Carbonated water hardness have very high pH becomes difficult to make the download.
GH - Measures water hardness. This test lets you know if our water is very or somewhat mineralized. Some fish prefer very mineralized waters, others prefer very little mineralized water.
* Fish :)
Well .. coming here, having already bought all the equipment, made and missed the cycle tests, the time comes to think of peixitos.
Normally the staff pattern here is looking to buy new because beauty and make "improper" mixtures or put more fish.
A pillar of the rules of this hobby indicates that we have a relationship 1cm adult fish per gallon of water.
Thus a fish 5cm in adult needs 5l of water, which means in practice that 10 fish 5cm "fill" an aquarium 60cm (52 to have approximately 54L).
Important is that the fish are compatible and put dêm well with the water we have, but in this regard nothing better to ask the creator Elton Barros.
If you read this far, congratulations. Already have the basics of fishkeeping. Now is deepening and launch into adventure in this wonderful world.
Well .. coming here, having already bought all the equipment, made and missed the cycle tests, the time comes to think of peixitos.
Normally the staff pattern here is looking to buy new because beauty and make "improper" mixtures or put more fish.
A pillar of the rules of this hobby indicates that we have a relationship 1cm adult fish per gallon of water.
Thus a fish 5cm in adult needs 5l of water, which means in practice that 10 fish 5cm "fill" an aquarium 60cm (52 to have approximately 54L).
Important is that the fish are compatible and put dêm well with the water we have, but in this regard nothing better to ask the creator Elton Barros.
If you read this far, congratulations. Already have the basics of fishkeeping. Now is deepening and launch into adventure in this wonderful world.
Manual for beginners in the creation of Guppies (5 stars)
This booklet is addressed to the novice in the creation of guppies. Aims to provide the basic knowledge so that they are kept healthy and reproduce normally, without loss of pups.
Size:
20 gallon aquariums can keep
a trio of guppies, one male and
two females with comfort.
To calculate a displacement taxi
rectangular aquarium (cobblestone)
simply multiply the height by
length and width for all
in feet and divide by thousand.
If the aquarium is not rectangular,
then you have to remember the
Math High School, obtaining the formula for calculating the
a cylinder volume, or that
so be it.
Consider that will be needed
at least two liters of water per
guppy and that the larger the aquarium
maintenance will be easier.
Think, too, that if guppies
reproduce incessantly and
the initial family can grow.
20 gallon aquariums can keep
a trio of guppies, one male and
two females with comfort.
To calculate a displacement taxi
rectangular aquarium (cobblestone)
simply multiply the height by
length and width for all
in feet and divide by thousand.
If the aquarium is not rectangular,
then you have to remember the
Math High School, obtaining the formula for calculating the
a cylinder volume, or that
so be it.
Consider that will be needed
at least two liters of water per
guppy and that the larger the aquarium
maintenance will be easier.
Think, too, that if guppies
reproduce incessantly and
the initial family can grow.
The environment:
You will need an environment
water for your fish. that
may be a tank, a box
water used or an aquarium
glass.
The glass aquariums are the most
commonly used by their
practicality and also better
integrate the decoration of places
where they are held.
Can be purchased in ready
stores, but can also be
manufactured without much effort.
One hypothesis for
save in making the aquarium is
get glasses used as
will comment further.
There are many articles about
construction of aquariums on the internet
where the details can be obtained
measures, adhesives, time
waiting, etc..
You will need an environment
water for your fish. that
may be a tank, a box
water used or an aquarium
glass.
The glass aquariums are the most
commonly used by their
practicality and also better
integrate the decoration of places
where they are held.
Can be purchased in ready
stores, but can also be
manufactured without much effort.
One hypothesis for
save in making the aquarium is
get glasses used as
will comment further.
There are many articles about
construction of aquariums on the internet
where the details can be obtained
measures, adhesives, time
waiting, etc..
Get good matrices:
Except for acclimate to
guppy, killifish betta or not it is
worth saving a few bucks,
buying fish in stores. cost
to maintain good breeding or
SVD without defined range, is
same.
Fish breed will allow
you venture into selection
genetics and perhaps develop new
varieties or enhance those that have,
reaping the fruits of your labor.
Amazingly, fish
provided by the creators of states
usually reach distant
you much less stressed than
that you pick up in Store
corner.
Except for acclimate to
guppy, killifish betta or not it is
worth saving a few bucks,
buying fish in stores. cost
to maintain good breeding or
SVD without defined range, is
same.
Fish breed will allow
you venture into selection
genetics and perhaps develop new
varieties or enhance those that have,
reaping the fruits of your labor.
Amazingly, fish
provided by the creators of states
usually reach distant
you much less stressed than
that you pick up in Store
corner.
Equipment:
For tropical fish, as with the
guppy, you will need the
following equipment:
If the weather where you live
be cold in winter, will have to have a
thermostat and a heater. in
hottest region `~ oes, it is
dispensable. The parameter for
buy the heater is
approximately one degree celsios
per liter of water ....
Create a rigid routine:
Set times that will be with
fish. Timetable for food,
to separate arrays in
imminent delivery to the to sex
puppies, to perform cleaning
filters to perform exchanges of water,
to vacuum the debris to clear
the glass of the aquarium, to
observe your fish and program
future crossings. Make up
routine that is comfortable,
without many requirements (such as
change the water daily or
feed six times per day) to
it can be maintained, which is
most important.
Thanks!
Set times that will be with
fish. Timetable for food,
to separate arrays in
imminent delivery to the to sex
puppies, to perform cleaning
filters to perform exchanges of water,
to vacuum the debris to clear
the glass of the aquarium, to
observe your fish and program
future crossings. Make up
routine that is comfortable,
without many requirements (such as
change the water daily or
feed six times per day) to
it can be maintained, which is
most important.
Thanks!
To get your doubts Angelfish
Many fail to distinguish male and female fish Scalar (Angel Fish)!
Here are some very interesting tips for you aquarists:
Here are some very interesting tips for you aquarists:
Adult Male (left):
1. Big and Round body;
2. Big bump on forehead;
3. Fin with split;
4. Fine-tipped tube.
Adult Female (Right):
1. Small body;
2. Without Bumb on forehead;
3. Thin fin;
4. Acute pipe bridge.
All about discus
Discus is the common name given to all species of freshwater fish classified in the genus Symphysodon . Belongs to the family of cichlids and currently comprises two species and three subspecies . It is endemic to South America, where it can be found in the rivers of the Amazon basin in Brazil , Peru and Colombia. Its main characteristics are its colors and discoid shape of your body. Lives in schools and feed on small crustaceans , worms and insects .Reaches on average 15 inches in length and inhabits ponds and streams of clear and calm waters . The discus is one of the most popular freshwater fish in the world , by their varied colorings for its long dorsal fin and caudal . It is an extremely peaceful and ornamental species and suitable for fish to be created with the same temperament , however is very picky about the quality of water , so it can not always be kept in aquariums with several different species.
Behavior and reproduction:
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| Discus caring for their eggs. |
He discus has a territorial bird behavior and does not perform reproductive migration . During
the rainy season live alone or in small groups in deep water , but in
the dry season form large shoals near fallen trees along the banks of
the lakes .Reaches sexual maturity at twelve months of life and spawn more than once per year , with about 1,500 eggs per clutch . In the breeding season form couples through sexual courtship , characteristic of cichlids . Usually lay eggs in large sheets or stones . During spawning the female deposits a small amount of eggs that will be fertilized after the male . The
whole process can take up to an hour and soon after the male fertilize
them , the pair remains constant agitation of the water around them ,
fanning them with their fins , to ensure the necessary oxygenation . Then parents strive to clean them and keep them safe until the birth of the larvae .Depending
on the water temperature the eggs hatch after two to five days and
remain with the yolk sac for three or four days until they can swim
freely . After hatching the larvae are fed with a mucus released by their parents for two weeks . After this period can be fed baby brine shrimp , but will need the secretion of parents for thirty days. With approximately fifty days may be separated from adults.
Features:
Their colors vary depending on the species may have reds, blues, greens, browns, whites and yellows, and there are currently about 600 variations. Have several rows of scales at the base of the dorsal and caudal fins, usually blue streaks throughout the body and eight or nine transverse dark bands on the body.
Food:The discus is an omnivorous species , but has a strong carnivorous habits , feeding mainly nauplii freshwater shrimp . In nature the species feeds on periphyton , small crustaceans , fish , insects , larvae , leaves, fruits and other organic matter . In captivity can be very picky about the food offered , being suitable live foods such as earthworms , worms and mosquito larvae . It can also be fed with beef heart , peas and industrialized diets .
Diseases:
Like many other fish, the discus is susceptible to infections such as parasites , fungal infections , bacterial diseases , viral diseases and also by ectoparasites . However, under natural conditions, infectious agents which do not infest numerous enough to affect host health , because the nutritional and physiological status of the fish is properly adjusted to the environment. Specifically for the discus , are found the following parasites : protozoa ( Piscinoodinium pillulare , Ichthyophthirius multifillis , Costia necatrix , Trichodina ) , monogeneans metazoans ( Dactylogyrus and Gyrodactylus elegans vastator ) , mycoses and bacterial diseases .
In captivity , four diseases attack the species with the highest frequency , as well as others:
-Gastroenteritis: Aeromonas hydrophila a gram-negative bacterium.
-Hexamitoses: protozoal as meleagridis Hexamita and symphysodonis Hexamita.
-Capilaríase: caused by nematodes Capillaria pterophylli. Usually affects the species belonging to the family of cichlids.
-Infestation Ichthyouris: caused by parasites. Affects the intestines of fish.
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| Acara Discus - Tropical Mozambique |
Kinguios (Goldfish)
Kinguios:
Goldfish are fascinating and popular fish , are also called Golden Minnows or Japanese and worldwide are known for Goldfish . The
word Kinguio translated from Japanese means " red fish " , he is
originally from China and belongs to the Cyprinidae family, its
scientific name is Carassius auratus .There
are several species of Kinguios , among the most popular we can cite
the traditional orange oranda telescope bubble " bubbleyes " comet
calico , red cap , ranchu , ryukim , these more popular breeds are
easily found in any store aquarium , some more specific breeds may have a very high value and are not so easily found , are usually acquired in breeding .The
Kinguio pay a very high price for their popularity guilt , because they
have a very low and are sold with a reputation for " hardy fish " , and
are suitable for the beginner. There
is talk of everything to sell them , since they love to live in small ,
round and unfiltered aquariums until they live peaceful eating only
bread crumbs , absurd as it is an animal like any other and on
the contrary, require more specific care because they are cold-water
animals , which suffer from the action of mordiscadores fish and need
food selected for the race and also a rule that applies to every
aquarium fish not "hard " , who is harsh soap, they often sURVIVE in your tank and there is a huge difference between " survive " and " lIVE " ! ! So much responsbilidade before buying your Kinguio!
HOME OF YOUR KINGUIO/GOLDFISH:
As previously mentioned, the Kinguio is a cold water fish and this should be respected. Most people have their copies in aquariums, I have a lake where I provide more space for them to develop, will each, are fascinating to keep in an aquarium animals.
The aquarium should be as large as possible, as these animals grow enough, moreover, it must be very wide and not very tall. One tip, make an investment in a suitable tank, 150 liters minimum, do not believe that talk of "over time you increase the aquarium" because things are not so simple. Done it all, choose the place of the house where the aqua, it must be a tough place for the weight of the tank without much incidence of sunlight and will not obstruct anyone will be placed.
As previously mentioned, the Kinguio is a cold water fish and this should be respected. Most people have their copies in aquariums, I have a lake where I provide more space for them to develop, will each, are fascinating to keep in an aquarium animals.
The aquarium should be as large as possible, as these animals grow enough, moreover, it must be very wide and not very tall. One tip, make an investment in a suitable tank, 150 liters minimum, do not believe that talk of "over time you increase the aquarium" because things are not so simple. Done it all, choose the place of the house where the aqua, it must be a tough place for the weight of the tank without much incidence of sunlight and will not obstruct anyone will be placed.
DECORATION AQUARIUM:
Goldfish are known as "pigs aquarium" because they love touching the substrate aqua, dirtying all, plucking plants and decorative objects, so you must use as substrate grained gravel or grit 1 river in order to prevent they choke with traditional stones. You can put some plants if you want, but do not guarantee it will last long, certainly will be uprooted, should also pay attention to the larger decorative stones, goldfish are half bobões, has great agility and end up hurting themselves on sharp edges but. NEVER USE COLORED STONES, because they loose paint, harming animals. The ideal is a deceptively spacious aquarium without obstacles, for they will swim.
Goldfish are known as "pigs aquarium" because they love touching the substrate aqua, dirtying all, plucking plants and decorative objects, so you must use as substrate grained gravel or grit 1 river in order to prevent they choke with traditional stones. You can put some plants if you want, but do not guarantee it will last long, certainly will be uprooted, should also pay attention to the larger decorative stones, goldfish are half bobões, has great agility and end up hurting themselves on sharp edges but. NEVER USE COLORED STONES, because they loose paint, harming animals. The ideal is a deceptively spacious aquarium without obstacles, for they will swim.
WATER - TEMPERATURE - MAINTENANCE - LIGHTING:
Goldfish should be created in an alkaline pH (up to 7.5 is optimal), and hard water. They have a tendency to bladder problems, it is interesting to prevent this disease with proper maintenance aquarium (TPA's) and food quality. Regarding the temperature, are animals of cold water between 10 ° and 20 ° is ideal, THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN SCRATCHES, as a matter of metabolism, avoiding temperature fluctuations.
Lighting can be normal, of course, if the aquarium is only with fish, without plants, this would serve as decoration and simulation of daylight.
Goldfish should be created in an alkaline pH (up to 7.5 is optimal), and hard water. They have a tendency to bladder problems, it is interesting to prevent this disease with proper maintenance aquarium (TPA's) and food quality. Regarding the temperature, are animals of cold water between 10 ° and 20 ° is ideal, THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN SCRATCHES, as a matter of metabolism, avoiding temperature fluctuations.
Lighting can be normal, of course, if the aquarium is only with fish, without plants, this would serve as decoration and simulation of daylight.
FILTER SYSTEM:
In an aqua Kinguios, a good filter becomes very necessary. Filter-bottom plates should be avoided, are now outdated, the ideal is to have a filtration system at least 7x the volume of the tank, which can be an external or internal, sump or canister filter, avoiding large movements of water. The presence of the ceramic filter and its periodic maintenance should not be ignored.
FOOD:
The
power may be the most varied possible, they readily accept live foods
such as brine shrimp , and tenébrios worms , and feed flakes in general.
In market there are many domestic and imported options , check with your retailer , he will know how to proceed . Feed them 2 to 3 times a day , so it does not get leftover and in an amount that is consumed within 5 minutes.OBS:Goldfish
should only be created with Kinguios because they are animals with very
specific requirements , without much agility, becoming easy targets for
mordiscadores fish like swords , zebrafish , platys , barbus , they
nibble their tails , causing stress and injury that can generate serious problems .Perform the TPA 'S with discipline and offer specific feed Kinguios .CYCLING aqua is very important , just like any other fish , require the cycling period about 30 days.And
most importantly , love for your kinguio , treat it properly , remember
that it is a living being and that will live long by following these
tips , your pet will live quiet ... if you have any questions , ask via the comments as soon as possible will be answered , I have helped a hug!
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