While I was doing a water change on my goldfish tub a few days ago, I realized I should probably clean the sponge in the filter, as I hadn’t properly done that since I took my goldies back inside. So I opened the filter, and – ew! Crawling around on the sponge were at least … Read more
Sluierstaarten zijn het slachtoffer van eindeloze ‘mythes’: dierenwinkels raden nog steeds aan om ze in kommetjes te houden terwijl ze hier totaal niet geschikt voor zijn, ze worden veel ouder dan de gemiddelde 3 maanden en vlokvoer is ook niet echt het beste dieet. Lees verder om er achter te komen hoe je dan wèl … Read more
When thinking of fishkeeping, many people think of tropical community tanks: peaceful, colorful and beautiful, but – admittedly – not always too exciting. This has lead to the idea that fishkeeping is a bit of a ‘boring’ hobby sometimes, and that keeping fish is just not the same as keeping a more fluffy, warmblooded pet. … Read more
I’ve been getting quite a few questions lately about aquarium photography – taking photos of your fish can be pretty tricky, which leads many people to think that you absolutely have to own an expensive DSLR camera to even attempt it. Luckily, this is not the case! Although getting a higher-end camera is a good … Read more
Most aquatic plants should be planted with their roots in the substrate just like regular plants – however, there are a few exceptions. Some of the most popular aquarium plants, like Java fern and Anubias varieties, should actually be tied to rock or driftwood. When planted in the substrate, they will grow very slowly or … Read more
The Holland Koi Show is a hugely popular koi- and aquarium-event held in Arcen, The Netherlands every year – and this year I was lucky enough to be there as well. Even though I couldn’t stay the entire weekend like originally planned, I had a great time. I got to talk to lots of other … Read more
Hoewel kennis over (sluierstaart)goudvissen steeds algemener wordt, is er nog steeds een hoop verwarring wat betreft identificatie en de eisen die deze vissen stellen aan hun leefomgeving. De klassieke kom en standaard “20 liter goudvisaquariumkit” zijn nog steeds erg populair en sluierstaarten worden vaak verkeerd aangeduid in winkels. Hierdoor hebben nieuwe goudviseigenaren vaak geen flauw … Read more
Aquariadise is a blog about everything freshwater aquarium. Its aim is to spread knowledge about fishkeeping, bust fishkeeping myths and help out beginning aquarists as well as long-time aquarium lovers. The site contains info on setting up your own aquarium, fish and plant caresheets, stocking and aquascaping info and above all, plenty of inspiration. Be … Read more
Een overzicht van andere goede aquariumblogs en -websites! Goldfish Science is een website over siergoudvissen die gerund wordt door een professionele importeur en verkoper van goudvissen. Vergeet niet om ook de blog te bezoeken, die links naar foto’s bevat van de reizen van de auteur naar de beroemde goudvismarkten in China. [divider style=”dotted” border=”small”] Sitting by the Koi … Read more
If you enjoy reading the articles and posts on Aquariadise, you might want to have a look at these great aquarium blogs and websites as well! Also, our header art on our site is provided by Amz kelso! Aquascapinglove.com is a specialized blog that focuses on aquascaping techniques and the maintenance of the planted aquarium. Fish … Read more
Quarantining fish before adding them to the main display aquarium or when they’re sick is a very important part of fishkeeping. Even experienced aquarists often overlook this step because they think it isn’t needed and want their new fish in their tank as soon as possible! First, we need to understand what a quarantine tank … Read more
As you may know, a while ago I set up a 5 gallon aquarium for three Cajun dwarf crayfish (Cambarellus shufeldtii). When getting the crays, I also grabbed a pack of food from a brand I know and love: Hikari crab cuisine. The information on the back of the pack seemed mostly correct, which is … Read more
Aegagropila linnaei, better known as the marimo or moss ball, is a type of algae that grows into green fluffy balls under certain conditions. Marimo moss balls are a popular fish tank choice because of their low-maintenance care, interesting shapes, and ability to also be kept in a bowl or vase. Keep reading for everything you need … Read more
Als je bang bent dat één van je vissen parasieten heeft opgelopen of als je zeker wilt weten dat die nieuwe vis niks bij zich draagt dat schadelijk is voor de rest van je visbestand kun je dit het beste controleren met een microscoop. Het hoeft geen dure, grote microscoop te zijn – ik gebruik … Read more
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner aquarist without much experience or an expert who’s looking for green without having to worry about upgrading lighting and CO2 installations — everyone needs a hardy, easy-to-care-for aquarium sometimes. Easy plants are decorative, remove nutrients from the water, and provide fish with a place to hide all while … Read more
