A backyard pond is the kind of structure that can turn your average backyard into a masterpiece. The pond is sometimes considered to be the centerpiece of a yard which proves true to me. Our backyard improvement started weeks ago and is almost one hundred percent done at the moment. You have been a part of this improvement as…
Koi are beautiful, vibrant fish that can literally light your day. Koi come in many colors, varieties, and kinds, so it is likely that everyone in the world can find at least one type of Koi that would suit their likes. Other parts of the world consider Koi ponds as a form of relaxation and serenity. In the united states, more and…
Owning a fish aquarium can be a very relaxing hobby. If you have small children, they will spend many hours mesmerized by brightly colored fish swimming around and frolicking. In fact, aquariums are a great way to bring the family together, especially if you allow each of your children to pick out one special fish (of the breeds you are planning…
Just like any other form of life, fish need oxygen. Not having lungs, they breathe through their gills, “breathing” in the dissolved oxygen that is present within the water. In a small body of water, like a home aquarium, the oxygen in that water can be depleted fairly quickly-leaving your fish gasping for air and…
Breeding Mollies has always been a wonderful experience for me. They are an ideal choice of live bearing fish. For the most part, mollies are very easy to breed and a single molly can produce over a hundred babies. Aside from that, they also come in a variety of colors, and work well with a…
Yesterday, you have seen what happened to one of our fish tanks because of typhoon Marilyn. By this time, we are still on the process of doing some minor repairs so that it will be functional again. That event reminded me to an old vlog when that tank was still being constructed. Watch the video…
No matter the area in which you live in, you are bound to come into contact with at least one type of severe weather throughout the year. Recent storm Marilyn hit the Philippines and affected some parts of the country including our hometown, Zamboanga City. The heavy rain brought by the storm resulted to massive…
Balloon Mollies are among the beautiful fishes. They have an arched back with rounded, large belly, with a lyre-shaped caudal fin that makes them very unique in shape. Petting and reproducing balloon mollies is not that difficult at all if you have the right food, proper tank size and the water quality condition is maintained….
A careful fish keeper always tries to maintain a fish tank in a manner that resembles its inhabitant’s natural habitat. The water quality is very important, and this means controlling the inflow and outflow of nutrients. The maintenance of a fish tank also requires the careful regulation of temperature, light, and oxygen, controlling the waste produced by tank inhabitants, suitable species selection, management…
