All About Fish and Aquariums
Ahoy! Welcome to Davy Jones' lens about fish, aquariums, and all things aquatic. Of course I know a few things about the sea, particularly the bottom of it, and in this lens I get to share my knowledge and insight with ye land lovers.
Not everyone can be Captain of the Flying Dutchman or have a Kraken do thy bidding, so instead you become little captains of your own miniature sea - aquariums. Davy Jones has knowledge of all the sea, which includes aquarium and fish supplies. Out of the kindness of my heart, I plan on sharing this knowledge with you.
So, welcome aboard to the Catch of the Day. I hope you learn something and enjoy your stay.
"Avast belay, yo ho, heave to,A-pirating we goAnd if we're parted by a shotWe're sure to meet below!" "Yo ho, yo ho, the pirate life,The flag o'skull and bonesA merry hour, a hempen rope,And hey for Davy Jones."
Why Aquariums?
Are ye seriously questioning Davy Jones???
- They Are Beautiful - Aquariums captivate you with their beauty! You get to explore a whole new world of life and wonder. They are brilliant in color with dazzling array of fish...they can be absolutely breathtaking.
- You get a new Pet/Hobby - An aquarium is not only beautiful, it offers companionship with lots of new friends. Fish and other aquatic creatures make fabulous pets. They don't smell, make noise, or poo on your carpet! Pets help make us feel secure, accepted and happy. They act as an anchor or stable force that helps one cope with the stresses of everyday life.
- It's Therapeutic - People are hypnotized by aquarium's peaceful and serene nature, creating a calming effect for a few moments in our hectic lives. For example, have you ever been sitting impatiently and anxiously in a doctors' overcrowded office or a hospital emergency room waiting area that has had an aquarium in it? Here's some research. At Purdue University, researchers have found that displaying tanks of brightly colored fish may curtail disruptive behaviors and improve eating habits of people with Alzheimer's disease. From Holistic-Online.com, their Pet Therapy page outlines the benefits research have found in relation to pet ownership. They say that, "Research has shown that heart attack victims who have pets live longer. Even watching a tank full of tropical fish may lower blood pressure, at least temporarily."
- Impressive to Clients and Friends - For your office environment, a beautiful aquarium provides relaxation, education, and an all-around benefit for your business. In your personal office, an aquarium can provide an excellent backdrop for you as you conduct your business, relieving pressure, as well as enhancing your appearance as a company.
- Cost Efficient - Aquariums come in all shapes and sizes, fitting all shapes and sizes of budgets. You can create as much or as little as you want out of your personal aquarium. Aquarium Supplies are relatively easy to come by, and your aquarium can always expand with your budget. So, whether you can afford a simple bowl and a goldfish or a large tropical fish tank, cost should never keep you from having your own aquarium.
Aquariums Supplies on eBay
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Recommended Reading
The Simple Guide to Fresh Water Aquariums (Simple Guide to...)
The key to becoming a dedicated aquarium hobbyist is to succeed with your first aquarium. The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums concentrates on providing you with a complete plan and all the information you need to choose and use the right-for-you aquarium equipment and the right-for-you fish and plants: it wants you to succeed. The information is presented in a completely straightforward text that's easy to read, easy to understand - and very definitely easy to put to good use.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/11/2009) 
Great Aquarium Articles
- Therapeutic Health Benefits of Aquariums - Page 1: Introduction
- Do fish aquariums help reduce stress and provide other therapeutic health benefits to humans? Many health professionals believe they do
- Health Benefits of Aquarium Fish
- Do you have a stressful life, high blood pressure, insomnia? Keeping an aquarium may be good therapy for you. Studies going back as far as the late 80’s have shown that gazing at aquarium fish reduces stress and subsequently lowers blood pressure.
- Mini Aquariums
- Mini aquariums are the rage. Are they the perfect addition to your college dorm, or classroom? Do your homework before buying one, and you'll have a greater chance for success.
- Aquariums Under 15 Gallons - Top Picks in Small Aquariums
- The top choices for aquariums under 15 gallons.
- Before You Buy an Aquarium
- Before purchasing an aquarium consider the needs of the fish that will live it, the care the aquarium will require, and the location where it will be kept. Here are the important factors to consider before you buy an aquarium.
- Common New Aquarium Mistakes - Commonly Made Mistakes When Starting a New Aquarium
- Many new aquarium owners make fatal mistakes because they don't know the pitfalls to avoid. Here are top mistakes made when starting a new aquarium, and how to avoid them.
- How do I Clean a Dirty Fish Tank?
- Cleaning even a very dirty aquarium isn't all that hard when you know what to do. Here are the tools you'll need, and instructions for making your tank look beautiful again.
- Public Aquariums - All About Public Aquariums
- Public aquariums have a lot to offer. Here's why you should visit a public aquarium, and where to find one.
- Aquarium/Tank Styles & Setups Information
- Whether making plans for setting up a quarantine, refugium, main fish-only, semi or full reef aquarium system, learn about important factors that need to be decided on first before buying anything, such as selecting a tank style, type of material, the best size, location, way to display it, pieces o
- How to Select an Aquarium
- A simple How to for selecting the perfect size aquarium
Go See Your Local Aquarium
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500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species
Expert advice on freshwater aquarium fish.
Illustrated in full color, this comprehensive reference includes 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. It provides concise at-a-glance information on their behavior, diet and breeding, along with a recommended aquarium setup. Practical and well organized, this book is tailored to the needs of a wide range of freshwater-aquarium hobbyists.
A key decision for the aquarium owner, and also one of the most fun to make, is choosing the fish for a tank. 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish is a "window shopping" trip, with an expert alongside to offer crucial advice. This thorough directory details every appropriate species. While most of the fish featured require a heated aquarium, there are other popular varieties, such as goldfish, that can be kept in an unheated one.
With more than 500 color photographs, the book is organized by major fish groups, among them:
* Cichlids, including angelfish and discus
* Catfish
* Cyprinids, including barbs, danios, koi and goldfish
* Characoids, including tetras, neons and piranhas
* Oaches and suckers
* Gouramis, including bettas, paradise fish and snakeheads
* Rainbow fish and blue-eyes
* Livebearers, including mollies and platies.
This comprehensive and useful reference, edited by a highly respected expert, will be welcomed by amateur fishkeepers of any age and expertise.
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 12/11/2009)
Percentage of Aquarium Owners
Recommended Reading
The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide
Creating a beautiful, thriving first saltwater aquarium has never been easier, using the natural, simplified methods learned and practiced by the world's leading reef hobbyists. By helping newcomers avoid the pitfalls of outdated, high-maintenance filtration techniques, the author offers an easy-to-follow route to long-term success with live rock, appropriate equipment, aquascaping, disease prevention, and essential husbandry techniques. Includes a photographic guide to selecting fishes, with dozens of hardy choices that are highly recommended for beginning hobbyists or others wanting beautiful, interesting, and long-lived marine species.
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/11/2009)
A Visit to the Aquarium
Recommended Reading
Aquarium Plants
Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants
This heavily illustrated volume will prove a blessing to every aquarium hobbyist who has had to settle for superficial plant descriptions in general fish-keeping books. It presents a detailed A-to-Z directory covering hundreds of aquarium plants with high quality color photos and succinct profiles of each plant. Information includes the plant's common name, botanical designation, growth cycle, and general description. The book's additional sections offer details on how to grow and propagate aquatic plants, and how to protect them from parasites and other problems. This handsome volume features approximately 450 color photos and illustrations.
Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 12/11/2009)
Aquariums on DVD
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The Inspired Aquarium: Ideas and Instruction for Living with Aquariums
In light of the recent popularity of such movies as Finding Nemo and Shark Tale, and aquariums as elements of interior decor, home aquariums have become all the rage. Since there are so many ways you can design an aquarium today, a little guidance is definitely needed. The Inspired Aquarium is a key tool to use while searching for ideas to help inspire your own home-aquarium design. This complete handbook acts as both an inspirational and factual guide. It shows you the most compatible choices in aquatic creatures, plants, lighting, and more for your chosen setup.
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 12/11/2009)
Fish Food
Looking for fish food? Find a variety of fish foods with this enormous selection.Seen right is Aqueon Marine Flake - 1.02OZ
Our Price: $2.79. Aqueon Marine Flakes premium ingredients naturally stimulates even the most finicky of fish to have a bite. With added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients you can rest assure that your fish are eating a nutritious balanced diet. Manufacturer Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Protein Skimmers
If you need a protein skimmer, this store has you covered. Shop and save on protein skimmers for any sized aquarium.Seen right is the Coralife Super Skimmer-Needle Wheel-220 Gallon.
Coralife's new Super Skimmers feature needle-wheel system technology. You can use these skimmers 2 ways: hang-on tank mounted or with a sump hook-up. Other features include: easy twist collection cup, water level adjustment dial, bubble production diffuser and a patented Needle-Wheel system with aspirating venturi. Also includes a Needle-Wheel Water Pump with air inlet silencer. This model can be used on aquariums up to 220 gallons in size.
U.V. Sterilizers
Looking for an Ultraviolet Sterilizer? Shop a wide selection to find the UV Sterilizer you are looking for.Seen right is Pentair Aquatics AquaStep UV Sterilizer-15 Watt
Our Price: $129.99
The AquaStep UV Sterilizer can be used two ways to kill disease causing organisms and to clear free floating algae in your aquarium: as a hang-on unit or under your aquarium. This unit will triple the contact time of water with UV rays as the 'internal step design' directs water back and forth across the light. Other features include: an adjustable clamp to secure a snug fit on your tank or in reservoir tank; high quality UV bulb; compression coupling and gasket for creating a water tight seal around quartz sleeve and ballast cord; electronic ballast; inlet and outlet on both top and bottom of unit for different installations; free standing base and heavy duty molded construction. 15 watt model has 3/4" inlet and outlet and has a flow rate of 450 GPH. Pump recommended to go with this unit is the Quiet One 1200. 120 volts.
Fish Tank Pumps
Need a Fish Tank Pump or Powerhead? Shop for any sized aquarium.Seen right is a Aquarium Systems Maxi-Jet 400 Power Head 106 G.P.H.
Our Price: $14.49
Discount: -$3.30
Sale Price: $11.19
Maxi-jet pump and power head is ideal for powering undergravel filters or creating internal water movement from its fully rotational output. The maxi-jet incorporates a venturi aeration device to provide optimal aeration and gas exchange in the aquarium. A silencer keeps the venturi aeration device operating quietly. An adjustable air filter permits the user to fine-tune air volume and water mixing as desired. The intake tube adapter with prefilter screen prevents gravel or loose material in the aquarium from getting into the pump. Maxi-jet pump and power head includes an innovative triple-suction cup mount, an adjustable hook with cable guide, and a grid support for optional foam cartridge, and comes in complete range of sizes.
Aquarium Tanks & Stands
Looking for an Aquarium Stand? Or perhaps you need an Aquarium Canopy. Whatever it is you are looking for, get started here by shopping this great selection. Both wooden and metal stands are available and much more.Seen right is a Big Al's Stingray Stand-48 x 18 Dark Oak
Our Price: $89.99
Big Al's Stingray Cabinets are available in many sizes to fit the most popular aquariums. They are a tasteful addition to any room. Highlights of the Stingray include: 6 colors to choose from-refined stand design-easy to assemble-ample storage for filters, pumps and accessories. Dimensions: 48"L x 18"W x 28" H. Shipping weight: 95 lbs.
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