Hikari Cichlid Staple is an economical, daily diet for cichlids as well as other large tropical fish. Hikari Cichlid Staple contains all of the basic nutrition your fish will need to stay healthy, and is high in stabilized vitamin C. This daily diet promotes resistance to stress, immunity to infectious disease, and excellent growth rates. The select quality ingredients used in this floating food will not cloud your water when fed as directed.
Filed under Pellet Food by on Feb 2nd, 2010. Comment. 
Twoband Clownfish have two wide white stripes on their yellow-orange to orange-brown body. They are very similar to Clarkii Clownfish in appearance. It is usually best to keep one clownfish per tank, though a pair can sometimes be kept if one is significantly smaller (male) than the former (female). As the fish mature, they may also become aggressive towards new arrivals to the tank, so be prepared for aggression to follow even if the new fish is large in size. Clownfish are generally not fussy eaters, and will accept a range of frozen and prepared foods like flakes, pellets, and frozen formulas. They can benefit from some plant matter in their diet, although they are not considered herbivores. Tankraised clowns can be more resistant to aquarium diseases like Oodinium that can affect clownfish and other tank residents.Although the interaction between anemones and clownfish is amusing to watch, it is not necessary to the survival of either animal. Bicinctus Clownfish may bond with Bubble-tip, Long-tentacled, or Carpet anemones in time.
Filed under Saltwater Fish by on Jan 31st, 2010. Comment.
Sinking, summer staple pellet may be used when adding new fish to the pond. These pellets are a great way to make sure your fish receive balanced meals while adjusting to their new surroundings. Additionally, sick fish don’t come to the pond’s surface and feed off the bottom of the pond.
Filed under Koi & Pond Fish Food by on Jan 30th, 2010. Comment.
The Devil Sucker is an interesting fish. It has a flattened body with wide, modified pectoral and ventral fins that it can use to attach to rocks, glass and other surfaces like a suction cup. The body is light brown and covered with many small, dark speckles. The tail is small and is usually marked with faint stripes. The Devil Sucker is often mistaken for a type of pleco, but it is actually a species of hillstream loach. It prefers well-oxygenated water and stronger currents. For this reason it is important to provide an efficient filtration system as well as pump to create a current if necessary. Devil suckers are also sensitive to poor water quality, so be sure to maintain regular water changes. These fish are peaceful and can be kept with most community species. Do not keep this fish with nippy or aggressive tankmates as they are not very good at defending themselves and will be easily injured. They can be kept in groups or alone. Devil suckers will sometimes defend a small territory against others of their own kind, but the competition is normally confined to “butting” heads. Devil suckers feed on algae, small invertebrates and detritus. In the aquarium they will also eat sinking pellets and leftover food they find. Provide some hiding places such as small caves or driftwood.
Filed under Freshwater Fish by on Jan 26th, 2010. Comment.
Angelfish are overwhelmingly popular in the aquarium hobby, and its easy to see why. With their assorted color patterns and beautiful flowing fins, these fish truly live up to their name. Zebra Angelfish are silver with dark grey or black stripes. This “Lace” variety has a more lace or spider web-like pattern on its body and fins. Angelfish are generally peaceful, although they can become territorial if there is inadequate space for them to live happily. A breeding couple may also become particularly nippy when protecting eggs or young. Be sure your tank is large enough to allow each fish to have their own space, and also be sure the tank is tall enough to allow the fish space for their longer finnage. The recommended tank size of 30 gallons is for a single fish or pair; increase the tank size for a community tank including angelfish. Beware of fin-nipping tankmates such as barbs. Angel fins are very tempting to these fish! A planted tank is a great home for angelfish, plus other decor, such as driftwood and rockwork, makes great hide-out areas for your fish. Water quality is also important for your angels, so keep an eye on your ammonia level, and be sure to perform water changes regularly. Angels aren’t too fussy when it comes to diet. Feed them a variety such as flake or small pellets/granules once a day, changing it up with a meaty frozen food such as brine shrimp or bloodworms as their second feeding. When cared for properly, angelfish are a very friendly and rewarding species to keep!
Filed under Freshwater Fish by on Jan 17th, 2010. Comment.
