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Land Hermit Crab

19/02/2024 | The Land Hermit Crab only lives in the water as a larva and later adapts to life on land. But what are the demands of these quirky crabs when kept by humans? Find out the most important information in this article.

8 min

Blue-Green Algae – Identification and Prevention

Blue algae looks like a green-blue carpet which can cover plants, decorations, and the bottom layer of the aquarium. Not only are they an eyesore, but blue-green algae can pose a significant risk to all forms of life in the aquarium. But what actually are they, and how do they grow? Read on to find out how to effectively combat and prevent the build-up.
3 min

Changing the Water in your Aquarium

As long as there are aquariums, there will be in-depth discussions about how frequently the water should be changed! Although this opinion is nearly obsolete, there are some exotic fish keepers who believe the aquarium works with a biological balance similar to that found in nature, and that changing the water can damage this.
2 min

Tapping on the Aquarium

Two researchers carried out an investigation into the noise exposure of one of the aquariums due to the visitors in the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, and found some surprising results. They hid an underwater microphone in a one cubic metre aquarium to register the effects of visitors tapping on the glass. Helmut Kractochvil and Harald Schwammer investigated this activity for four weeks, counting the taps per 100 visitors between midday on Monday to midday on Friday, and then from midday to Friday to midday on Monday. They then introduced three different signs with the inscriptions: “Tapping on the glass kills the fish”, “Only idiots tap the glass”, and “Please do not tap the glass”.
3 min

Your First Aquarium

Anyone who has fulfilled the lifelong dream of buying an aquarium will be eager to populate it as quickly as possible! It is important to select the appropriate number of fish for the space you have available, and you will need to ensure you have matched these fish according to their respective needs, such as water type. To do this you should consult a marine expert or other trusted form of guidance.
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Blue-Green Algae – Identification and Prevention

Blue algae looks like a green-blue carpet which can cover plants, decorations, and the bottom layer of the aquarium. Not only are they an eyesore, but blue-green algae can pose a significant risk to all forms of life in the aquarium. But what actually are they, and how do they grow? Read on to find out how to effectively combat and prevent the build-up.
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Tapping on the Aquarium

Two researchers carried out an investigation into the noise exposure of one of the aquariums due to the visitors in the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, and found some surprising results. They hid an underwater microphone in a one cubic metre aquarium to register the effects of visitors tapping on the glass. Helmut Kractochvil and Harald Schwammer investigated this activity for four weeks, counting the taps per 100 visitors between midday on Monday to midday on Friday, and then from midday to Friday to midday on Monday. They then introduced three different signs with the inscriptions: “Tapping on the glass kills the fish”, “Only idiots tap the glass”, and “Please do not tap the glass”.
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Land Hermit Crab

19/02/2024 | The Land Hermit Crab only lives in the water as a larva and later adapts to life on land. But what are the demands of these quirky crabs when kept by humans? Find out the most important information in this article.
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Butterfly Koi

Are you looking for new carps (Cyprinus carpio) for your pond? Then you should definitely consider the Butterfly Koi. Read in this article the most important information on this beautiful Koi.
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Blue-Green Algae – Identification and Prevention

Blue algae looks like a green-blue carpet which can cover plants, decorations, and the bottom layer of the aquarium. Not only are they an eyesore, but blue-green algae can pose a significant risk to all forms of life in the aquarium. But what actually are they, and how do they grow? Read on to find out how to effectively combat and prevent the build-up.