Using Thermometers in Your Aquarium
By encasing the heater and thermostat in separate tubes, one is enabled to place the heater in one corner and the thermostat in another. This is supposed to insure a more even distribution of heat, since the heat must travel through the entire tank to reach the thermostat. In theory it is all right, but in actual practice it has hardly proven necessary. Water circulation itself distributes the heat readily enough.Any type of thermometer can be used in a fish tank that is partitioned into several
Tips on Choosing an Aquarium Heater
A submergible heater is usually placed flat along the bottom of the tank. The theory is that as the warm water rises it will cause a mild circulation within the tank, insuring a more even distribution of heat. Whether this particularly benefits the fish in most home aquaria is doubtful. However, with the heat source at the surface of a tall tank, and with no aeration or filtration, you will note a considerable disparity in temperature between the upper and lower strata of water. Whether the diff
Essential Aquarium Accessories
Below are some of the aquarium accessories that are necessary for the proper maintenance of an aquarium.A constant level siphon is designed to maintain the water level of an aquarium from going higher than a specified height. It does not empty itself when the flow ceases, but remains ready to resume its function automatically when the water level rises. It is especially useful to prevent overflow in aquaria where there is constant inflow of water.A dip tube is a plastic or glass tube, usually 12
Flowers And Fashion: What’s Vogue?
Long a symbol of love and beauty, flowers have never gone out of style. Yet, some flower colors, varieties and designs are especially popular among more tasteful gift-givers and decorators. So, while the best advice may be to follow your own taste and sensibility, here’s what experts predict will be cutting edge this year for fashion conscious flower lovers everywhere.Seasonal StatementsSummer looks bright, with flashy colors, especially greens, oranges and yellows, dominating the scene. Gerbe
Fish Disease In Tropical Freshwater Fish Tank Aquariums: Fin And Tail Rot
Symptoms Fin and Tail Rot is a familiar infection in fish tank aquariums caused by a group of bacteria called Cytophaga, which affect fish with long, soft fins. The symptoms have a broad range. Normally the tail and fins start off looking tattered, either in the appearance of a ‘bite’ or a ’shredded’ effect. These lesions are discoloured white/grey with an edging of red. They can grow into ulcers which have an orange/yellow color. The fish may also be lethargic and reluctant to feed. At a highly