There is so much to learn about being a successful aquarist. It’s hard to know where to start or what topic to explore first. Fortunately, there are snippets available for exploration. A snippet is a concise discussion of a topic that relates to aquariums and their operation. Some topics are just interesting, but most are aquarium-specific and will provide a good foundation upon which further knowledge can be added.
Take your time, with a cup of your favorite beverage, and look through the snippet materials. You might be surprised to discover how oxygen dissolves in water and that male seahorses carry their young in a pouch!
Snippet: Aquarium Evaporation?
Aquariums are constantly losing water to evaporation. Read this snippet to find out more about how this process occurs.
Snippet: Do fish get thirsty?
They are in water all day and night. Do fish every get thirsty? Read this snippet to find out.
Snippet: Do fish mate for life?
Do my aquarium fish mate for life? Read this snippet to find out.
Snippet: Does the male seahorse become pregnant?
In a role reversal it seems the male seahorse has a biological surprise. Read this snippet to find out.
Snippet: Do fish sleep?
Do fish sleep like other animals and people? Read this snippet to find out.
Snippet: Can fish recognize people?
Is it really possible for fish to recognize people? Read this snippet to find out.
Snippet: Can fish smell things?
Do fish have a sense of smell? Read this snippet to find out.
Snippet: Can fish hear?
Can fish hear underwater? Read this snippet to find out.
Snippet: How do fish communicate?
Fish have a variety of complex communication methods. Read this snippet to find out more about how they communicate.
Snippet: What is symbiosis?
Symbiosis is remarkable and not fully understood. Read this snippet to find out more about what symbiosis is and how it occurs.
Snippet – What is a gram negative bacterial infection
Aquarists all fear the gram negative bacteria in their tanks. Do you know what it is? Read this snippet to find out more about Gram Negative Bacterial Infections.
Snippet: What is Activated Charcoal?
Activated charcoal (carbon) is used in almost every aquarium filter. Do you know what it is? Read this snippet to find out more about Activated Charcoal.
Snippet: How does oxygen dissolve into water?
Dissolved oxygen in water keeps all the fish alive. How does the process work? Read this snippet to find out more about oxygen and water.
Snippet: What do Puffer fish eat?
What food types do puffer fish consume? Learn about the pufer fish eating habits and the varied diet they enjoy.
Snippet: How does Ultraviolet light affect pathogens?
How does the process of Ultraviolet light filtration work? Read this snippet to find out more about oxygen and water.
Snippet: What is Hard Water?
Dissolved compounds in water can make water “hard” and affect pH. Learn about what hard water is and how to handle it in the aquarium.
Snippet: How does cloudy water affect plants?
How does cloudy water affect plants? Read this snippet to find out more about oxygen and light.
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