How do you prepare water for freshwater fish? Fill your tank approximately one-third full with room temperature water from a clean bucket. Pouring the water onto a plate or saucer sitting on the gravel will help keep the gravel in place. Add a water conditioner, like Tetra® AquaSafe® Solution, to de-chlorinate the water. Chlorine is…
The easiest way to check your fish tank water is to buy a good all-round tester kit. The key things to look out for are ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH. These compounds will be kept largely in check with a good mechanical, chemical and biological filter. How can you tell if water is safe for…
Attach a float to your line and a weight where you would normally put the hook. Let it sink and the bobber will give you an idea of how deep the water is. If it’s too deep, it will pull the bobber under and you will need to put more line between the float and…
How do fish thrive in Antarctica? To survive, Antarctic fishes have developed proteins that act as antifreeze. These antifreeze proteins are a group of unique macromolecules that help some polar and subpolar marine bony fishes avoid freezing in their icy habitats. The proteins attach to small ice crystals, stemming their growth. What fish are caught…
Reasons why party boats don’t allow straight braid: Cuts through the water differently – on a busy trip if everyone is using the same lb mono mainline and same size lead even inexperienced anglers can fish on top of each other with minimal tangles or issues. Can you use braided line on a party boat?…
Is PVC plastic safe for fish? Dirt and germs on its surface could harm the habitat in your fish tank. Also, any stray PVC fragments that fall off the pipe could hurt your fish. Take caution when introducing anything into your fish tank! Any paints or glues you put on pipe should also be safe…
All types of fish contain some amount of mercury. Larger types of fish can have higher amounts of mercury because they prey on other fish that have mercury too. It’s also possible to develop mercury poisoning from eating too much seafood.All types of fish contain some amount of mercury. Larger types of fish can have…
Adults should eat at least 8 ounces or two servings of omega-3-rich fish a week. A serving size is 4 ounces or about the size of a deck of cards. How much fish should you eat weekly? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends: At least 8 ounces of seafood (less for children§) per week based…
You can find a spinning combo (rod and reel together) for a good price, about $40 dollars. However, you can spend a little more and step up the quality of your gear by buying your rod and reel separately. For example, you can find a nice spinning rod for $35 and the reel for $30….
Algae Eating Garra Rufa Doctor Fish Quantity Bulk Purchase Pricing 50 – 99 $7.33 Per Item 100 – 199 $6.99 Per Item 200 – 499 $6.49 Per Item 500 – 999 $5.99 Per Item. Why are fish pedicures illegal in the US? Currently, over 10 states have banned the use of fish pedicures. The fish…
Standard tips are 15%-20%, so please don’t forget to tip either the Captain of the boat or give your tip to one of his crew members. This is customary and goes for all charter fishing boats. Our crew works hard, so be sure to take care of them!. How much should I tip my fishing…
111 lbs Small Aquariums Tank Size L x W x H Filled Weight 2.5-gallon 12″ x 6″ x 8″ 27 lbs. 5-gallon 16″ x 8″ x 10″ 62 lbs. 10-gallon (leader) 20″ x 10″ x 12″ 111 lbs. How much does a 20 gallon fish tank weigh with water? A 20 gallon glass fish tank…