Author: DARREN BISHOP

  • What Are Chitons Have They Any Abilities

    What Are Chitons Have They Any Abilities

    Chitons are sea molluscs that have 8 plates for a shell with 100 eyes over these plates they process a huge foot to grab rocks. It also has a radula of rows of teeth for eating algae chitons can regrow teeth quicker than they lose them they can also roll into a ball like a woodlouse!. read more

  • How This Shrimp Got The Name Pistol Shrimp?

    How This Shrimp Got The Name Pistol Shrimp?

    However this shrimp has picked up another monika as its become feard in the warm tropical seas where its from. read more

  • How long does it take to heat a 100l fish tank?

    How long does it take to heat a 100l fish tank?

    So you got yourself a 100l Tank and want to know how long it will take to heat the water to the required temperature?.

    Generally, a 100 Watt heater. Will heat the tank’s water within a few hours but id give it 24 hours and use a separate thermometer. To make sure the water is maintaining its heat and that you have an accurate reading!

    There are a few things to look into, however. Let’s take a more in-depth look at heating an aquarium for the safekeeping of our Fish!.

    How Many Watts Does Heater Need?

    Inline Heater

    As stated above 100 watts will easily heat a 100-litre tank. But 50 Watts is just about enough to heat 100l or 20 gallons of Tank. read more

  • How Comes Icefish/Polar Fish Don’t Freeze To Death

    How Comes Icefish/Polar Fish Don’t Freeze To Death

    IceFish have a way of taking protiens and salt in to thier blood and bodily fluids lowering the freezing point of water these protiens also stop crysle & Ice from forming in or on thier bodies. read more

  • Why Fish Are So Colourful Fish Pigmentation

    Why Fish Are So Colourful Fish Pigmentation

    Fish are indeed colourful. Especially Tropical Fish but how do they get those colours?.

    Can Fish change their colours? If So How?.

    Why Fish Are So Colourful?

    The colour of a fish is produced by three colour pigments primarily contained within cells called Chromatophores. These pigments are Erythrin (Red), Melanin (Black), and Xanthin (Yellow) each of which occurs in different chromatophores. The colour pigments are complemented by Irridocytes, best described as tiny reflective spheres within the skin.

     How Do The Pigments Work?

    fish pigmentation

    Fish have pigments inside their cells. These cells carry a number of different colours red black and yellow. When two or more of these colours are mixed they provide yet another colour. read more

  • Do Fish Tanks Need A Lid?

    Do Fish Tanks Need A Lid?

    Getting involved with keeping fish is amazing. As we go on we have more elaborate ideas for scaping our tanks and what fish to actually keep.

    But when we start out we don’t pay enough attention as to the lid or no lid on our tanks!. So Do Fish Tanks Need A Lid?.

    For beginners yes as it’s much easier. Slows evaporation issues prevent children and pets as well as dirt and other objects from getting in the tank and stop fish and water from escaping!.

    Reasons For Needing A Lid?

    fish tank hood/lid

    Well, there are a good few reasons for keeping a lid on your aquarium. The main reason would be the slowing down of evaporation. As a tank owner, this can be a real problem. read more

  • Fish Tank Filter Vibrating: What To Do

    Fish Tank Filter Vibrating: What To Do

    When keeping a fish tank there’s always some maintenance to do and there are many bits of equipment these days.

    All equipment can fail at any time so it seems. What do we do once we’ve isolated the filter is vibrating Here is what to do? (.)

    Check for cracks leaks holes in the casing unit and tubing clean tubes with a brush. Makeup vinegar-water solution one cup per five-gallon water submerge the filter fully and switch on flush the solution through the filter until clear of gunk!

    Where Is The Noise Coming From?

    vibrating fish tank

    The first thing to do is logical but not always obvious. We have to turn all the tank equipment off and check each one, one by one(!). read more

  • Do Fish Have Noses Can Fish Even Smell?

    Do Fish Have Noses Can Fish Even Smell?

    When Looking at fish. You have to wonder if fish have gills to breathe and filter water in and out. Then why do fish have noses?

    Do fish have noses no they have nares to smell chemicals within the water. Allowing them to recognize mates friends and predators. They can also smell if another is injured food and safe places! 

    Do Fish Have Noses?

    When looking at your pet fish. You will see a distinct mouth and eyes but do you see a nose? (.)

    No, you see two small holes. Usually, these are nostrils otherwise known as nares but we don’t see fully formed noses. read more

  • can aquarium heaters be fully submerged?

    can aquarium heaters be fully submerged?

    When getting our fish tanks set up we often need to think about the style of the tank. The setup we would like and while thinking on these questions what type of heater is going to pop up.

    Especially when dealing with tropical fish one such question would be

    Can Aquarium Heaters be fully Submerged?

    Not all heaters can be submerged for this you need one made of glass that’s slightly rounded with suction cups at the top and bottom and a minimum water line in black near the top meaning submersible.

    Easy Way Of Decerning Different Heaters

    This is the easiest way of telling heaters apart. Plus heaters that come with a bracket and or a clip that attaches to the rim of the tank are by definition hang on the back heaters. read more

  • Smallest Fish The Indonesian Super Dwarf

    Smallest Fish The Indonesian Super Dwarf

    Indonesian super dwarf is the smallest fish and is a tropical fish found in highly acidic peat swamp waters a tiny species of cyprinid fish this tiny fish is around 7mm and has narrow frontals that leave its brain unprotected!

    Ever wondered what’s the smallest fish?  Well, you’re in for a treat as not only am I going to share the details of the smallest fish. I’m also going to give you a summary of all the fish that are considered Super dwarfs or miniature fish!.

    As an added bonus keep reading for the smallest frog. Thrown in for good measure. So without further ado here we go with what’s the smallest fish!. read more