The Golden Weather Loach or Dojo Loach is so named because it will become very active and swim erratically in response to sudden changes in barometric pressure or temperature. It is a very long, slender fish that is mainly peachy yellow in color, a hypomelanistic color variant. They have very interesting whiskers or “barbels” that help them find food as they dig through the substrate.Though they are reported to reach a length of 10 inches, they more frequently only grow to be about 5 inches. Weather loaches are very versatile in that they can withstand a large variety of temperatures and water conditions. They survive long, cold winters and droughts by burrowing deep in the mud and secreting a thick mucus.These loaches are fun fish to watch because of their interesting array of behaviors. They are generally active both in the daytime and at night, and can usually be seen burrowing in the substrsate and looking for food.Because they are inclined to dig, it is important to provide fine sand or small, smooth sided gravel to prevent injury to the fish. Weather loaches are not picky eaters, and will accept most fresh and prepared foods. In Korea and Japan, weather loaches are sold for use in soups and some other foods.
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Red Cap Oranda GoldfishThe Red Cap has a pearly white body and distinctive bright red cap over its head. One of the most popular goldfish in the world, Orandas have the distinct growth on their heads that look somewhat like a raspberry. With proper water conditions and a variety in their diet, Orandas head growth will develop in healthy form. This species does best with other slow swimmers.
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Clears cloudy water conditions in new ponds and pond water that has been stirred up from adding water, cleaning or rain shower agitation. Settles suspended clays and silts in water by clumping them together for removal by siphoning or filtration.
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Freshwater Master Test Kit is a complete kit for testing tap water & aquarium water. Tests water 6 different ways to protect tropical fish from dangerous water conditions. Tests include: freshwater pH, ammonia, nitrite, high range pH, Nitrate, 4 test tubes, tray. Also available are mini test kits, for pH, ammonia, carbonate hardness, and nitrites. Mini pH Kit – tests pH level from 6.0 to 7.6 – 250 tests per kit. Mini Ammo Kit – measures ammonia from 0 to 5 ppm – 75 tests per kit. Mini Nitrite Kit – measures total nitrite from 0 to 5 ppm – 180 tests per kit. Mini General(GH) & Carbonate Hardness(KH) Kit – 100 tests per kit.
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Provides large living area for beneficial bacteria to thrive. Placed in a pond filter, Biospheres efficiently reduce ammonia and nitrite to help maintain healthy pond water conditions and the overall well-being of pond fish and plants. Each Biosphere provides 156 sq. cm of usable surface area for the proliferation of beneficial bacteria. Biospheres can be used in almost any pond filter, making them more powerful and efficient. Place Biospheres after the mechanical filtration chamber. Clean Biospheres using de-chlorinated water or debris-free pond water every new pond season.Provides large living area for beneficial bacteria. Maintains healthy biological conditions. Great for degassing large ponds. Easy to clean. Efficiently reduces ammonia and nitrite.
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