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Removing Aquarium Snails

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:18:37 +0000

Aww, look at the little snail on the glass. It looks harmless, almost cute. A week later the snail has half a dozen companions. Before you know it, the tank is crawling with them.

Where did they come from? How do they multiply so rapidly? What can you do to get rid of them? Anyone who has fought snails knows it is a tough battle, but there are things you can do to keep them at bay

What have you done to rid yourself of snails? Share your tips with others who are battling the scourge of exponential snail growth.

Removing Aquarium Snails originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 22:18:37.

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Photo Ace is Back!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:23:49 +0000

After a two year break, the Photo Ace contest returns with ten excellent entries. Check them out and vote for your favorite photo (voting is limited to once per day). If you'd like to participate in a future contest, here's how to submit your photo.

Photo Ace is Back! originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 02:23:49.

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Do Water Changes Kill Fish?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:01 +0000

Water changes are touted by some, and bashed by others. One common story used when debating the perils of frequent water changes is that they will kill the fish.

Is it true? Actually there is some truth to the story, but before you give up on water changes, learn the real reason why in some cases water changes do kill fish.

Photo � Shirlie L Sharpe

Do Water Changes Kill Fish? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 21:49:01.

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White Residue

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:32:03 +0000

White residue on aquarium glass and equipment is an annoying fact of life. Here's an inexpensive and simple way to remove white residue from your aquarium.

White Residue originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 17:32:03.

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Yo Yo Loach

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:58 +0000

Study this photo closely and guess where the Yo Yo loach got it's name. Bingo, you guessed it! The the pattern of Y's and O's adorning the flanks of this lively fish are a dead giveaway.

Yo Yos are fun to keep, and make a great addition to a community tank. However, they don't do well with all fish, so before you bring them home it's wise to read up on their care and habitat requirements.

Have you kept Yo Yo Loaches? Contribute to the profile by adding your own experiences. Your knowledge could help other owners!

Photo � Barbara Brooks

Yo Yo Loach originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 00:11:58.

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Holiday Aquarium Care

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:57:33 +0000

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which often means you may be away from home for a few days. What should you do about your fish?

Here are some tips to make caring for your aquarium a breeze during the holidays.

Holiday Aquarium Care originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 23:57:33.

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Blue Ram Dream

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:00:55 +0000

Seeing a fish owners dream come true makes my day. Hey, do you have any advice to offer this fish owner? I'd like to see him have his perfect tank.

"Basically, I want a tank with two blue rams, some beautiful and tasteful decorations and other smaller fish. Atm I have a 50gal just a week old with two tiger barbs, a pleco, weather loach and kuhli loach for cycling with some gravel from my old tank.

I basically need a full breakdown of what to keep with the rams (plants and other fish), what decorations, when i should add them etc. Any info at all, just tell me how to get some rams and make them happy."

Photo � Stan Greenbaum

Blue Ram Dream originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 08:00:55.

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Holiday Aquarium Care

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:25:39 +0000

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which often means you may be away from home for a few days. What should you do about your fish? Here are some tips to make caring for your aquarium a breeze during the holidays.

Holiday Aquarium Care originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 07:25:39.

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Cleaning Bucket

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:50:53 +0000

Looking for an useful, unique, and inexpensive gift for an aquarium owner? The aquarium cleaning bucket may be just what you are looking for. Put all these items in a bucket, top with a festive bow, and you have a gift that will be appreciated by any fish owner for any occasion.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of PriceGrabber

Cleaning Bucket originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 21:50:53.

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Black Neon Tetra

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:46:50 +0000

Few things are as eye-catching as a large school of shimmering tetras. If you already have a school of Neon or Rummy Nose Tetras, consider adding Black Neons to the school. The result is positively stunning.

Have you kept a Black Neon Tetra? If so, share your experiences about care, habitat, feeding and breeding of Black Neon Tetras. Your knowledge could help other owners!

Photo � Shirlie L Sharpe

Black Neon Tetra originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 21:46:50.

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