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Tiny symbiotic algae live in the cells of soft coral. The algae provide energy for the coral, allowing them to survive on little more than sunlight and clean water. The standard guidelines for lighting corals are based on the wattage of the lights, but these guides have limitations.
You have several options competing to be your aquarium substrate. Gravel and marbles each have specific applications in the home aquarium, and each works best in different situations. In most cases, you'll want to use pea-sized gravel, except in very specific fish tanks.
Pillows and blankets are great tools for sleeping, but they're even better tools for creating awesome forts right in your own home. Learn about good ways to set up a fort out of pillows and blankets with help from a former family case worker for CPS in this free video clip.
Onions (Allium sepa) are used extensively in food production, making them a staple of the American diet. They are grown commercially and in backyard gardens from seed, sets or transplants, with each seed producing a single set or plant. Another type of onion, called the multiplier, produces a single set, or root, that divides into multiple bulbs as it matures.
Adobe Digital Editions can be added to your NOOK right from your main account page. Set up a NOOK with Adobe Digital Editions with help from an electronics expert in this free video clip.
Most wireless devices don't connect to the Internet until you finish a complicated setup process. You usually need to subscribe to a data plan, commit to a contract and log in to a personal account. But the Kindle's Wispernet service works differently. Your Kindle connects to the Internet though Amazon's 3G network right out of the box, and it grants you unlimited access through a basic browser. To set up Whispernet, you just have to switch the service on through your device's settings menu.
Apple Airplay gives you the ability to send audio and video signals from your iPad to an Apple TV or AirPlay-enabled Wi-Fi speakers. While apps like Photos, Music and Videos support AirPlay, other apps may not. App developers decide whether they want to include AirPlay and how they want it to be used. Those that support AirPlay display an AirPlay icon on the screen as soon as the iPad detects a compatible device on your Wi-Fi network.
Setting up a terrarium for ferns is best accomplished by creating a covered ecosystem that won't get too moist. Set up a terrarium for ferns with help from a garden shop owner in this free video clip.
Not all fish need giant aquariums - some are perfectly happy in bowls. Get cute fish bowl ideas with help from an aquarium professional in this free video clip.
When setting up a Kotobuki filter for a fish tank, you're always going to need to have access to a few very important pieces of equipment. Set up a Kotobuki filter for a fish tank with help from an aquarium professional in this free video clip.
You should always make sure you're using the right products when cleaning fish tank forceps. Clean fish tank forceps with help from an aquarium professional in this free video clip.
Aquarium air pumps have a tendency to be very loud if you don't adjust things ever so slightly. Learn how to quiet aquarium air pumps with help from an aquarium professional in this free video clip.
Quarantine aquariums need to be cleaned in a very specific way for the safest possible results. Clean a quarantine aquarium with help from an aquarium professional in this free video clip.
Setting up a sub bus for vocals is very easy and will quickly become like second nature. Find out about setting up a sub bus for vocals with help from an audio engineer with a degree in Audio Recording from California State University Dominguez Hills in this free video clip.
iGoogle can be used very easily with the Kindle, so long as you set it up properly through the Web browser. Set up iGoogle on a Kindle with help from an electronics expert in this free video clip.
AirPlay is a great, wireless way to share media with other devices. Set up an AirPlay session on an iPad with help from an Apple retail expert in this free video clip.
The bottomless aquarium offers the fish enthusiast a new way of viewing their tank’s inhabitants. This type of aquarium allows fish to swim above the distractions of the habitat below, permitting an unobstructed view. The bottomless aquarium makes a dramatic statement in any room, particularly when combined with other water features, mirrors or a clear glass wall. Bottomless aquariums can house saltwater and freshwater environments, requiring no more care than is normal for ordinary aquarium set ups.
Aquarium building is a challenge best met by the experienced hobbyist. It takes skill, precision, and a good bit of patience to successfully complete the task. Many good aquariums are available from commercial sources; however, you might prefer to build a custom aquarium to fit the available space in your room.
Live plant substrate aquariums cater to live plants because of the additional nutrients the plants need to grow. Because the substrate contains metals, the approach to cleaning the aquarium must be different than if you had gravel or sand substrate. Proper cleaning will prevent glass and plant damage.
Aquarium substrate is the solid, granulated material that lies at the bottom of the tank. Sand is one of the most widely used substrates in domestic aquariums, but gravel, aragonite and crushed coral are common alternatives that provide different aesthetic and habitat qualities. Changing the sand in an aquarium can be a laborious process that is stressful on the fish and other organisms in the tank.
Modular furniture is typically designed to be set up in a very specific way. Learn how to set up modular furniture with help from a professional interior designer in this free video clip.
You need to set up a proportional equation in a very particular way in order to be as accurate as possible. Find out about setting up a proportional equation with help from a longtime mathematics educator in this free video clip.
Any good antipasto platter is going to have a few key characteristics you'll want to be familiar with. Learn about setting up an antipasto platter with help from a Chef de Cuisine and Executive Pastry Chef in this free video clip.
Certain types of fish may not necessarily eat right after you clean their tank. Find out what to do if you just cleaned your tank and now your fish won't eat with help from a dynamic, holistic and conventional veterinarian in this free video clip.
Setting up a background and header in CSS is something you can do at any time during the creation of your document. Set up a background and header in CSS with help from a self-taught web developer in this free video clip.
The FiOS iPad is designed for use by people who have the Verizon Internet service. Set up the FiOS iPad app with help from an Apple certified technician in this free video clip.
Setting up filming for an interview requires you to keep a few very important things in mind. Set up filming for an interview with help from a longtime videographer in this free video clip.
Tetras are a large group of freshwater fishes belonging to the family Characidae. These fish are typically small, and many species are brightly colored, which makes them popular among aquarium hobbyists. Another characteristic of tetras which makes them popular is their adaptability -- many species are tolerant of a wide range of water parameters. If you are looking for a hardy species of freshwater fish to start your tank, consider one of the many species of tetras.
Peacock cichlids, Aulocara spp., are just one of the many types of fish that make up the cichlid family. Cichlids are popular aquarium fish because of their wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes. The peacock variety comes from Africa. Peacock cichlids are relatively peaceful fish that combine well with many other types. Because they are ovophile mouthbreeders -- that is, the females lay eggs in a pit, then gestate them in their mouths -- they require special tank conditions for successful breeding.
"Live rock" for saltwater aquariums is simply a portion of a coral reef that breaks apart from the reef formation. Live rock gets it name due to the small living crabs, worms and crustaceans that live in the rock. Fish hobbyists like to use live rock in aquariums because it provides several benefits. The texture of live rock is porous; it acts as a natural filter for your saltwater. Fish enjoy hiding in the crevices and eating the food that grows out of live rock in spectacular, bright colors. To make live rock ready for the fish, you have to…
Salamanders require a fair amount of commitment in terms of care. Once you have a created a suitable habitat with the right humidity and temperature, you have to maintain it. In a space as confined as a tank, waste builds up quickly. Almost all amphibians need either an aquatic or damp habitat, which are also the habitats that encourage mold, unwanted bacteria and algae. While there are some basic tenets for ensuring your salamander's tank is sanitary, you'll want to research the specific needs of the exact species of salamander you own.
African dwarf frogs originated in the Congo region of Africa, where they may have become extinct in the wild due to ecosystem disruption. Aquatic frogs sold at amphibian and reptile stores are not taken from the wild, but are bred specifically for life as aquarium pets. Before deciding to keep and raise African dwarf frogs, be sure you are able to meet their food, water, lighting, filtration and cleanliness needs.
Bleach can be useful for cleaning your aquarium and its components, especially if you are having trouble with diseases or algae, but you have to be careful to remove all traces of it before you put fish back in the aquarium or it may kill them. Filters can be particularly tricky since they often have small spaces that are hard to rinse well. Take the time to make sure you do the job right so your fish don’t suffer.
Adequate filtration is the key to keeping a freshwater aquarium clean and healthy. While most aquarium filters offer mechanical filtration and chemical filtration to remove both solid and dissolved wastes from the water, few incorporate a biological filtration element. Filters with a bio-wheel offer beneficial bacteria a place to grow and reproduce, which can help to maintain the nitrogen cycle. Not only are bio-wheel filters a useful addition to an aquarium filter, but they require little effort to install and maintain.
The Tetra Whisper Internal Power aquarium water filter provides fresh, filtered water to your fish tank. To guarantee that your Tetra Whisper aquarium filter functions properly, you will need to replace the filter every few weeks. Removal and installation of the replacement filters take only a couple of minutes; you will notice a difference in the clarity of your water in no time.
Filtering is a crucial operation in any aquarium that removes both the physical and soluble chemical wastes from the water. Remnants of rotting food, plant matter, fish waste and algae are removed to prevent the build-up of ammonia, nitrates, nitrites and other compounds. Many filters are mechanical units that contain activated carbon to remove these contaminants. A do-it-yourself carbon filter is easy to construct with a few common materials.
While betta fish are solitary animals, they do well in tanks with small nonaggressive fish such as danios, tetras, guppies and gouramies. However, some of the best tank mates for bettas are snails, which not only provide company but also help keep the tank clean.
When building a roofed structure such as a pavilion or patio roof, it's important to provide a solid, stable base. The roof is supported by posts between it and the ground. To provide the strongest base, the posts are set inside concrete footings that extend into the ground beneath the frost line, which prevents them from shifting and protects the roof.
In mathematics, the acronym FOIL stands for "first, outer, inner, last." Set up FOIL for fractions with help from an experienced math tutor in this free video clip.
It is common for people to believe that no filter is needed for very small aquariums, but the fish do better when they are kept in clean water. While there are many filter choices for large tanks, the options for little tanks are limited. Despite this, there are some good choices that will give the inhabitants of a 1.5-gallon aquarium a clean, healthful living environment.
Nitrate filters work by allowing tank water to slowly flow through layers of nitrate-absorbing resin balls, or bio-balls. These resin balls remove the nitrate from the water with the help of anaerobic bacteria that occurs naturally in tank water. You can make your own coil denitrator filter for your aquarium and use it to filter out harmful nitrates from fish waste.
Crayfish are omnivorous crustaceans that can be kept in freshwater aquariums. Some species of crayfish are brightly-colored, making them a striking addition to the community tank. Another benefit of these fishes is the role they serve as scavengers in your tank, cleaning up debris and organic waste. If you are considering adding a crayfish to your tank it is important that you first determine whether your particular tank is an environment suitable to crayfish. You may also need to make a few adjustments or additions to your tank to make it a more suitable habitat for crayfish.
Euchre is a card game that requires players to have quick reflexes and response times. The first player to achieve a score of 10 wins the game. The game is played in pairs, generally four people total. When more than four players are present, a rotation is set up. The manner of rotation is up to the players. The most common rotation is to set up more than one table and have the winning teams from both tables play each other.
Algae growth in an aquarium is not uncommon, whether the tank is full of freshwater or saltwater. The "brown moss" you see growing on your saltwater tank's rocks is actually brown algae, and such growth is common in new tanks where the aquarium environment is in the process of stabilizing. Though this type of algae will usually disappear on its own, there are numerous methods you can follow to speed up the process if desired. These methods include manual cleaning and introducing various algae-eating marine animals to the tank.
Moving a saltwater aquarium can be a time-consuming and stressful process. Improperly transporting your fish can cause them to become sick or can kill them. Whether you are going to be moving your saltwater aquarium across the house or across the country, it is absolutely essential to plan out how you will move your fish. Keeping your pets healthy should always be your No. 1 priority when you are planning to make major environmental changes.
Ammonia is a substance that's toxic to fish, though it occurs naturally in most aquariums. The problem arises when there is an inadequate quantity of beneficial bacteria to convert the ammonia -- fish waste -- into a less harmful substance called nitrate. When the ammonia level in an aquarium becomes too high, the fish could suffer and even die from ammonia poisoning. High levels of ammonia are common in new tanks that have not been properly cycled and in tanks that are overstocked.
Betta Gladiators are popular freshwater fish because of their beautiful colors and easy care. Taking care of them does require some special considerations to keep them safe and healthy. Male Betta should never be put together or with Betta females because they are aggressive and may even fight to the death. Female Betta Gladiators usually get along well with each other, and can be kept together or with other gentle fish. When taken good care of, Betta can live for up to two years.
If you look at the surface of your betta fish tank from a certain angle, you may notice a rainbow effect playing across the surface of the water. This rainbow effect indicates the presence of a film on the water. It is not uncommon for film to develop on the surface of betta tanks, particularly when there is no filter or air pump to facilitate water flow. The film itself is not dangerous, but it can affect the water quality in your betta tank, so it is best to take steps to remove the film and prevent its recurrence.
A fully established saltwater aquarium is full of life, including an array of microorganisms. In fact, your fish and invertebrates won’t survive without certain bacteria, and many aquarium animals obtain most of their food from the tank. Among the microorganisms that can become a nuisance, though, is algae. Free-floating algae, otherwise known as phytoplankton, in excess turn the water green and can reduce oxygen levels. Other types form a green coating over everything. Although this sort of algae provides a useful food source for some aquarium denizens, you might find it annoying on your best decorations. Assuming the seashells are…
When downloading files from file sharing websites such as Megashares, it is usually a good idea to use a download manager. Download managers such as FlashGet allow you to download large files faster by using multiple connections -- and they also allow you to resume incomplete downloads. While you do not need to modify your FlashGet settings to download files from Megashares, you do have to follow a specific procedure to initiate the download.
