Fish & Aquarium

If you’re an aquarium owner, chances are you’ll come across algae at one point or another during your aquarium’s life. But what are algae, what do they do, and how does their presence affect your aquarium? Read on below to learn the answer to all of these questions. What are algae? Algae, according to science, are a group of organisms that are plant-like and can carry out photosynthesis. This may or may not be totally bad for the environment inside your aquarium - mostly, in nature, algae and marine life live in harmony. However, too much of algae (an ‘algal bloom’) can...

Keeping fish in a tank can be one of the most rewarding experiences known to man. Not only does seeing your little pets swim around happen to give you intense relaxation and relief, but when your fish are healthy, there is a wonderful feeling you get as a result of knowing that you have fulfilled your responsibility towards these tiny creatures. However, to get to that feeling, you need to know, what are the signs of a healthy fish? Here are some of the ways that you can gauge the level of health that you’re fish are at. The signs of good...

Aquariums are a great addition to any home out there - not only do you get to liven up whatever room you place the aquarium in, you also get to create your own little ecosystem provided you give it all the care it needs. Although we are most familiar with big, outdoor aquariums and relatively smaller home aquariums, aquariums come in all shapes and sizes, each one housing a different kind of aquatic fish. To understand what fish is right for you, you need to start out by learning about the different kinds of aquariums, their cost, and the conditions they...

These adorable creatures are reminiscent of a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. However, turtles are in no way scary, ferocious, or dangerous. Instead, these reptiles can become your best friend. But if you want to keep one of them at home, you’ll have to set up a tank to keep it in. So here is a guide to setting up a turtle tank at home. When to set up the turtle tank Your turtle tank should be set up completely before you get your turtle. However, do it after you’ve decided on which turtle you’re getting, so you can set up...

Like many other countries around the world, Pakistanis go all in when it comes to their pets, whether they are furry, reptiles, or fish. In terms of life underwater, Pakistani caregivers go as far as people around the world do for their aquariums and raise large, impressive tanks with various different kinds of species of fish. Pakistanis have access to different kinds of fish - those that have been found native in Pakistan, which primarily includes Gourami fish, along with various other fish that can be brought in from the rest of the world for the enthusiastic aquarium owner. Fish species native...