DIY Oak Aquarium Cabinet This DIY aquarium cabinet is actually easy to build. This aquarium cabinet is constructed using 3/4" oak plywood throughout, although it can be made from any plywood. This cabinet was designed to support a 48" X 18" glass (or acrylic) aquarium, with ...
The Value of Aquarium Projects for Science Classes & Fairs As summer comes to an end, as well as throughout the school year, many students have to think about potential science class and/or science fair projects. My first one was a closed environment (1 gallon jar) aquarium in Mr. Cooke's Biology class. My e...
Aquarium Algae Algae growth is a fact of life that every aquarium owner will face sooner or later. Some algae growth is normal and healthy, but excess algae growth is unsightly and can be hazardous to fish and plants.What Causes Algae Overgrowth?Like any plant life...
Tetrapod Tetrapods (Greek τετραποδη tetrapoda, Latin quadruped, "four-footed") are vertebrate animals having four feet, legs or leglike appendages. Amphibians, reptiles, dinosaurs/birds, and mammals are all tetra...
Top 6 Ways to Ease Travel by Car with Cats Travel with cats does not have to be a disaster. Cats travel by car well if conditioned to it in advance of long trips. These tips will make travel easier on you and your cat, and will guarantee future invitations for you and your cat to visit again....
Magic the Congo African Grey Parrot Name: Magic. Species: Congo African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus.) Sex: Male. Age: 12 Weeks. Favorite Foods: Magic is still being fed handfeeding formula, but is also beginning to nibble on softened pellets! Favorite Toys: There's not m...
Top 5 Feline Physiology and Anatomy Facts What is a "normal" heart rate for your cat? How long are cats pregnant for? Does a body temperature of 102.5F mean that your cat has a fever? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this article. See Also:Canine Physiology and Anatomy Fac...
What are the signs seen with a urinary tract infection Question: What are the signs seen with a urinary tract infection?Urinary problems are commonly seen in dogs and cats. Symptoms can range from "obviously sick" to very few signs seen, depending on the length and severity of infection. Being familiar w...
Wedge-tailed Eagle The Wedge-tailed Eagle or Eaglehawk (Aquila audax) is the largest raptor in Australia and is the most common of all the world's large eagles. It has long, fairly broad wings, fully feathered legs, and an unmistakable wedge-shaped tail. Because of bot...
Central Bearded Dragon Central (or Inland) Bearded Dragon are common names for the species Pogona vitticeps, a type of agamid lizard occurring in arid regions of Australia.DescriptionAdult central bearded dragons usually grow to be about 2 feet in length, with the tail acc...
Common Names Beginning With Y Yellow Banded Moenkhausia - Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenaeYellow Julie - Julidochromis ornatusYellow King Piranha - Serrasalmus ternetziYellow Kribensis - Pelvicachromis humilisYellow Lab - Labidochromis caeruleusYellow Regal Peacock Cichlid - Aulonoca...
Are Gel Feeders Safe Question: Are Gel Feeders Safe?Answer: A reader recently inquired about the safety of the new gel feeders. Old Style BlocksUntil now vacation feeders were made by embedding food in a material that slowly dissolves and releases the food. Sounds like a...
Common Names of Freshwater Fish - A Aba Aba - Gymnarchus niloticus Ablabes Barb - Barbus ablabesAdolfo's Cory - Corydoras adolfoiAdonis Characin - Lepidarchus adonis signiferAdonis Pleco - Acanthicus adonisAdonis Tetra - Lepidarchus adonisAfrican Blockhead Cichlid - Steatocranus casuar...
Selecting Effective Flea And Tick Control Courtesy of Farnam Pet Products Fourth in a 5 part series on pet parasites Part I - Danger Lurks! Part II - Glossary Part III - Keep parasites away Part IV - There's No Place Like Home...Yours! Part V - Fighting Fleas & Ticks Flea and Tick life...
Methods For Speeding Up The Nitrogen Cycling Process The nitrogen cycling process that all new saltwater set ups go through when they are first started is what leads to the birth of the aquarium's biological "bacteria" base. From start to finish, this cycle usually takes around 30 to 45 days to complet...
What Is a Fish-Only Saltwater System What Is a Fish-Only System? Even though a fish-only or FO system is typically described as a saltwater aquarium that contains just that, only fish, it is not unusual to also have some algae and detritus eating crustaceans and snails present. However,...
Ecological pyramid An ecological pyramid (or trophic pyramid) is a graphical representation designed to show the biomass or productivity at each trophic level in a given ecosystem. Biomass pyramids show the abundance or biomass of organisms at each trophic level, while...
My cat was playing with a string, then ate it. Is this a problem Question: My cat was playing with a string, then ate it. Is this a problem?This FAQ is a companion piece to the "My Kitten Swallowed A String - When Will Clinical Signs Appear?" FAQ. Cats love to "hunt and catch prey", even if they never set foot out...
Why Is my New Kitten Sneezing Question: Why Is my New Kitten Sneezing?Answer: The rest of the queation:I adopted my 4 month old kitten less than two weeks ago. So far, she has been vaccinated and spayed. In every respect she seems very healthy. The problem is that she keeps sneez...
Cockatoos as Pets Species: There are many species of cockatoos, but the most common species seen in captivity (in no particular order) include the Moluccan, Goffin's, umbrella, sulfur crested (greater and lesser), and bare eyed cockatoos.Size: Range in size from about...
