As mentioned in previous post I am building a DIY ADA style cabinet for my new project. Here is a quick sketch showing the plan:
And here are some photos taken before the bracing was added and before being painted.:
Since the photos were taken it has been primed and is ready for painting. I have also ... Read More
June 3rd, 2009 | General | 1 Comment /Question»
Feeling the need for a change I decided it’s time for a new project. I have sold off my beloved Chaitika and the 150 US gallon tank that housed them to make way for a new project – a planted tank “Nature Aquarium” style.
I have previously had a planted tank that impressed friends and family ... Read More
May 25th, 2009 | General | No Comments/Questions »
Tired of the old look and redundant layout, the site has just been re-vamped. I hope you all like it. Links will be reestablished shortly and the galleries will be reorganized too. Meanwhile have a look around and let me know what you think of the new layout.
Cheers,
Marc
April 21st, 2009 | General | No Comments/Questions »
As the age old saying goes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. How true this is. By preventing illness in your fish you don’t have to worry about being able to successfully treat them. So many of the known diseases and disorders that affect fish can be prevented by providing them ... Read More
April 15th, 2009 | Health | No Comments/Questions »
Tags: acclimatize, diet, disease, fish health, illness, quarantine
What is Abdominal Dropsy and how can you treat it?
Abdominal Dropsy is a disease that is caused by bacteria and viruses that are found in almost every aquarium. Almost all fish species can be affected. Even without a specific host, the bacteria can reproduce for months in the water, substrate and filtration of an aquarium. ... Read More
April 15th, 2009 | Health | No Comments/Questions »
Tags: abdominal swelling, aggression, bacterial flora, body cavity, clout, diet, dropsy, excess fluid, filtration, Fish, fishes, furan, medication, pop eye, salts, stress, substrate, tank, tropheus, unsanitary conditions