(Live Freshwater Fish) - Tropical Fish Secrets
Tropical Fish Secrets Africa This water is rich in minerals and for that reason egg-laying fish such as Cyprinodonts, Characins and Cichlids are found from this area. They are usually slightly acid water with low mineral content. The hardness is usually 2 dH, and a pH level of 6.5. with no ammonium or nitrate. East African waters are a little harder with 10 dH and pH of 7.5 to 9.2. The most common fish from this area is mouth breeding Cichlids. They can survive in water as hard as 25dH. The most common is 17 dH and a pH of 8.2. Southeast Asia Water in this area is very soft 0.2 to 0.7 dH and it is practically neutral. Danios are common in this area. The average is 0.6 dH and a pH of 6. 0. All of these figures are estimates and are taken at different times and different rivers in theses areas. This does not take into account the natural effects of such things as floods in these areas. This information provides us with some guidelines that will help us set up our aquariums. Remember that these figures will be very important if you are thinking about breeding your tropical friends. If you want to breed you new addition to your living room, it is important to create an environment that is close to their natural inhabitant. If that is not your desire, they will be able to handle harder and more alkaline waters. Aquarium Equipment and Accessories When you hear the word tropical fish, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Temperature of the water. In order to have any results with tropical fish, you will need a heater. The water should be about 73 to 79 degrees (23 -26 degrees Celsius). There are several types of heaters and several ways to heat the tank. An aquarium heater consists of a heating coil inside a glass tube filed with sand. It is regulated using a thermostat. The most common heaters are electric rod-type heaters without thermostats and automatic heaters with built in thermostats. If you buy your heater separately,
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