Archive for the ‘aquariums’ Category

Why use Aquarium chillers

May 27, 2008

Most times we need to heat the water for out tropical fish but sometimes in the hot summer months tanks can over heat. if your fish get outside of there normal temperature zone and the water becomes too hot then they could easily die. this is where the aquarium chiller comes into its own. To overcome heat from pumping systems and lighting you may need to chill the water down. Also quite a lot of fish are cold water fish and this may also require a chiller. Read about one of the best aquarium chillers on the market today.

Trust Oceanic for the best aquarium chillers on the market today. Each one features one-touch temperature control down to  3 degrees Fahrenheit. A digital LCD display is as attractive as it is handy. A reusable, washable air filter keeps maintenance at a minimum, while a corrosion-resistant titanium heat exchanger ensures long-term operation. Watertight 360-degree adjustable inlet and outlet controls make placement simple. Each model includes a one-year limited warranty.

The 16 HP Aquarium Chiller offers 5/8 in. and 3/4 in. I.D. Tubing Connectors Ideal for aquariums up to 90 gallons A recommended flow rate from 325-550gph

The 14 HP Aquarium Chiller offers 58 in. and 3/4 in. I.D. Tubing Connectors Ideal for aquariums up to 125 gallons A recommended flow rate from 475-800gph

Treats for KOi and Goldfish

May 12, 2008

If you keep goldfish or koi they love to have there treats. Natural fruits and vegetables will give them plenty of nutrients and vitamins.Below are some of the best food they can get.

Fishy’s Koi & Goldfish Treats – 2 L
This fish shaped treat contains all natural fruits and vegetables such as citrus fruit, apples, cucumber, carrot, kale, pepper, wheat germ and alfalfa. It has vitamin E to promote and help stimulate your fish’s immune system and added stabilized vitamin C to help combat fish stress related diseases. Even fish love treats. When the water temperature is 50?? F or above, feed as a treat, but do not exceed the amount the fish eat within a few minutes of feeding.

Pond Ten Stix – Floating – 7 lb. – Bag

This nutritionally balanced floating food stick is formulated for all pond fish. The highly digestible formula is specifically designed for koi and goldfish. It contains color enhancers and a stabilized form of vitamin C, to help with wound healing and disease resistance as well as normal bone and gill growth

Shrimp and Krill Fish Fooods

May 8, 2008

One of the main important parts of keeping an aquarium is the food you feed to your fish. They need to be fed on a regular basis usually once or twice per day. Some of the best fish foods that carry the desired nutrients are shrimp and krill. Below describes some of the sauces of shrimp and krill.

Spirulina-infused brine shrimp are the ultimate food source for fish in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Spirulina provides the valuable plant-component of your fishes??? Diet, while delicious brine shrimp provide the protein as well as lots of natural fatty acids. Rich in vitamins. Trust your fish to the experts at Hikari!

Freeze Dried Brine Shrimp are small and convenient cubes of vitamin rich, pharmaceutically freeze dried brine shrimp prevent over feeding and will not cloud water. Vitamin rich and excellent source of natural fatty acid for your freshwater and marine fish. Hikari Bio Pure FD products never contain artificial colours or preservatives

Freeze Dried Krill is great for turtles, frogs, all larger tropical and marine fishes. This is a superior colour-enhancing treat for larger freshwater or saltwater fish. It is enriched with multi-vitamins to reduce stress and stress related illness. A technologically advanced freeze-drying process maintains original nutrition and flavour. The texture and taste previously only available………

bloodworms for tropical fish

May 6, 2008

One of the best foods for tropical fish is free dried blood worms.

Freeze Dried Blood Worms is an excellent daily diet or treat for all tropical fish that is free of parasites and harmful bacteria. Enriched with multi-vitamins to reduce stress and stress related illness. The technologically advanced freeze-drying process maintains original nutrition, flavor, and texture previously only available with live blood worms. Oxygen absorbers and nitrogen charging significantly reduce oxidation. Quickly softens when put in water. Hikari’s Bio Pure FD products never contain artificial colors or preservatives. After opening please keep the container out of direct sunlight, high heat or humidity that can cause the contents to degrade rapidly.