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How to Fix Cloudy Fish Tank Water

Clean Aquarium water is the key to having a successful aquarium. Cloudy aquarium water does not create a harmful environment for your fish, but it certainly does not look nice aesthetically. Cloudy aquarium water can arise from a number of reasons listed below. To begin it depends on the colour of the cloudiness. If it is a green then most likely you have green water, an annoying type of algae that is hard to get rid of, it is suggested you keep the tank out of direct sunlight, do frequent water changes and maybe buy a UV filter. If it is a cloudy white this can be due to a few reasons. The most likely is you have recently set up this tank, what you are seeing is a bacteria bloom that will soon pass (anywhere from 1 day to a couple of weeks). This bloom or mini cycle can also happen if you change a large amount Overstocking and overfeeding can cause a light haze, by making sure you fish out any uneaten food or just reduce the amount you feed, you should see a reduction in haziness. It ...

Tips on Pearl Gourami Care and Spawning

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The pearl gourami or Trichogaster leeri is a member of the family Belontiidae. Pearl Gouramis inhabit the lowland swamp waters of Sumatra, Borneo, Malaysia and Thailand. All gouramis belong to the suborder Anabantid. The members of this suborder evolved in poorly oxygenated environments. They subsequently developed an auxiliary breathing apparatus in addition to their gills. This lung-like organ, the labyrinth organ, allows them to breathe atmospheric oxygen. At some point in the evolutionary process they became dependent on both as a means of survival. They will die without a combination of dissolved and airborne oxygen. This is why they are frequently seen at the water's surface. Unlike the paradise fish, the pearl gourami is a timid creature. They are good additions to a community tank if they are provided with plants, rocks and aquarium décor in which to hide. There optimum water condition is a neutral pH with a water temperature around 78 °F. Pearl gouramis reach a length of a...