Some Quick Tropical Fish Secrets
Are you interested in getting in on the tropical fish secrets that other fish owners know and that you may be missing out on? Actually there aren't that many actual secrets to tell anyone, just good information that hobbyists have come to learn over the years. If you want to have fish that are happy and healthy and that really thrive in your home tank, then we're ready to let you in on those juicy tropical fish secrets that everyone else knows!
Tropical Fish Secrets Guide
One of the best tropical fish secrets you could ever learn has to do with the feeding of your fish. Most fish owners see their little pets swim to the top of the tank whenever it's feeding time and so they think that this means those little guys are hungry and eager for food. In reality they're probably just doing this out of habit and it has nothing to do with whether or not they're really hungry. In their natural habitat fish don't eat twice per day and sometimes even go a full day or two without eating at all. It may seem like a cruel thing to do but you actually want to avoid overfeeding your fish; this is one of the most surprising of the tropical fish secrets you'll ever learn. Unlike dogs or cats or other pets, fish do better when they're underfed than when they're overfed.
It's also not a good idea to clean your tank too often either. Again this may be one of the more surprising of the tropical fish secrets but it's also a common mistake among new fish owners. While you don't want algae to build up in the tank and on the walls you also don't want to upset the balance of chemicals and helpful bacterial that are in the tank either. And remember that in their natural habitat fish are never in contact with bleach and other harsh cleaners, so these should be avoided when cleaning a tank. Of all the tropical fish secrets you'll learn, being told to use a damp rag only may not seem like much of a secret but it's one worth learning and applying!
It's also not a good idea to clean your tank too often either. Again this may be one of the more surprising of the tropical fish secrets but it's also a common mistake among new fish owners. While you don't want algae to build up in the tank and on the walls you also don't want to upset the balance of chemicals and helpful bacterial that are in the tank either. And remember that in their natural habitat fish are never in contact with bleach and other harsh cleaners, so these should be avoided when cleaning a tank. Of all the tropical fish secrets you'll learn, being told to use a damp rag only may not seem like much of a secret but it's one worth learning and applying!
Tropical Fish Bullies
Did you know that some fish are actually considered "bullies" by those that raise and keep them because of their aggressive tendencies? This too is one of those interesting tropical fish secrets that you should know when planning your tank. If you have fish that are overly aggressive, especially when matched with fish that are very shy and that don't defend themselves, you'll have a tank with damaged or injured fish.
Maybe what you've read here today doesn't sound like the type of tropical fish secrets you were really looking for, but sometimes secrets are really just facts that many people ignore or haven't been taught yet. It's surprising how even the simples of so-called tropical fish secrets can really make a difference when it comes to the health and happiness of all the fish in your tank.
Maybe what you've read here today doesn't sound like the type of tropical fish secrets you were really looking for, but sometimes secrets are really just facts that many people ignore or haven't been taught yet. It's surprising how even the simples of so-called tropical fish secrets can really make a difference when it comes to the health and happiness of all the fish in your tank.
About The Author
John Hubert is a researcher of tropical fish and has recently published the ebook on Caring For Your Tropical Fish ebook.
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