Maintenance: Biological Loading

Limiting factors, such as the availability of oxygen in the water and the rate by which the filter can process waste, determines the aquarium’s capacity to sustain fish. Aquarists follow a set of rules that let them...

Loaches

Loaches are a kind of freshwater fish that are of the family Cobitidae. They are a small benthic fish having flattened ventral profiles, and there are about 160 different species. Loaches are chiefly scavengers...

Koi

Koi fish or Nishikigoi are descendants of the carps (Cyprinus Carpio). Koi breeding is believed to have originated in Japan in the 18th century. In the Japanese language, the word “koi” simply means, “carp”, and they...

Keeping of Fish Creates Energy Flow at Home

Fish keeping is a popular hobby that gives many benefits to people and their homes. It relaxes people living in the house and brings natural freshness and beauty to the area. At the same time, fish keeping is good for...

Keeping Fish: Making Life Better Through Fish Keeping

Pets enhance people’s lives, and the human-animal relationship promotes good health. Fish keeping is a well-liked hobby involving raising fish in the garden, pond, or home aquarium. Rather than collecting coins or...

Keeping Fish: Maintaining an Aquarium

There are several common pitfalls a person can avoid when he decides to start his first aquarium. He must recognise both the knowledge and amount of work required in maintaining a home aquarium. It is not just a simple...

Where to get a Ferret

There are many options available to the prospective ferret owner when the decision has been made to purchase one of these loveable creatures. Ferrets can be purchased at a local pet shop or from a private seller. If...

Treats and Supplements for Ferrets

Proper feeding of ferrets is essential to their health and well-being. In addition to high-quality biscuit or raw foods, the balanced ferret diet has plenty of room for the occasional treat or vitamin supplement...

Keeping Fish: A Guide to Start your Fish-Keeping Hobby

There is more to the fish-keeping hobby, than one goldfish and a fish bowl. Although it’s an easy hobby, starting this also entails a systematised process. Just like any other activity or chore, the hardest part is...

The B.A.R.F. Diet for Ferrets

Many experienced ferret owners adhere to what is known as BARF — the bones and raw food diet. Proponents believe that because ferrets are natural carnivores, they should be fed only uncooked meats and bones, as these...

Goldfish

Goldfish is a famous fish pet and is considered one of the earliest types of fish to be cultivated in private homes. The domestication of these fish originated in China, which eventually spread to Europe. Although...

Pros and Cons Of Ferret Ownership

The keeping of ferrets as pets provides hours of enjoyment for their owners, but there are serious considerations that must be taken into account before deciding to bring one into the home. Ferrets are quiet animals...

Five Ideas for Realistic Aquarium Background Decoration

In decorating fish tanks or aquariums, if you want it to be realistic, it is important to decide on the rocks, gravel, decorations, plants, and driftwood that you will be using. You must also choose the appropriate type...

Fish-Keeping Brings Home a Part of Nature

Most people say that whenever they see a school of fish in a pond or in a tank, they feel a lot of joy and peace of mind. Truly, fish have an exceptional ability to give one a feeling of mental calmness, as well as...

Proper Feeding for the Female Ferret

Female ferrets, called jills, generally need special care and a modified diet if they will be mated. Like other mammals, pregnancy and the subsequent nurturing of infants takes quite a toll on the female ferret. It is...

Equipment for Setting up Your Fish Tank

Keeping an aquarium of fish at home is indeed an inspiring and creative hobby. Once you choose fish as your pets, you will definitely enjoy taking care of them. However, before bringing the fish to your home, you have...

Proper Cleaning of Ferret Housing

Ferrets are meticulously clean animals, and are the most content in well-kept cages or enclosures. Properly housing ferrets — whether indoor or out — requires fastidious maintenance to ensure health and happiness...

Nip training for Ferrets

Young ferrets that have yet to be socialized have a tendency to nip. While this behaviour is perfectly acceptable between thick-skinned ferrets, even a tiny nip from the smallest kit can be very painful for humans...