Articles, tagged with "nitrogen cycle", page 1
An Inside Story
Many people are fond of keeping aquariums in their home for many reasons. Some people keep aquarium fish because watching is very relaxing and can help to reduce stress. While other people love being able to glimpse into a world normally hidden from view....
Recycling Of Chemical Elements
The back and forth movement of chemical elements between organism and environment along particular circular path is known as the recycling of the chemical elements. All the chemical elements present either in our body or environment must be recycled so th...
Koi Pond - Filter vs. Fish
There are many different types of filters available today for koi ponds which require regular cleaning. The decaying fish waste and pond debris need to be removed from the filter, flushed and cleaned with a garden hose - a labor intensive, stinky, filthy,...
Koi Pond - Fish or No Fish?
What is a koi pond without koi? A pond! Now that could be boring...
Many clients who want a waterfall and koi pond do not want koi fish to take care of. Actually, a pond will require less attention with fish than without. If a koi pond has a waterfall ...
Koi Pond or Pondless Waterfall - Where Do I Begin?
1.) Have you thought about A Water Feature?-- Is it true that a water feature will add equity to my home? What about a swimming pool? Doesn't a pond require a lot of upkeep? What is the average cost? Do I need a building permit? Do I have to have fish? .....
How To Keep The Water In Your Fish Pond In Top Condition
When individuals who keep fish talk about how to keep your pond in good condition, they take it for granted that everyone realizes that it is synonymous with how to keep the water in your fish pond in decent condition, because the water to fish is like ai...
Arowana Care: Watch Out for These Elements in Your Arowana Tank Water and Keep It Healthy
Tank water is the primary source of illnesses among Arowanas kept in the home. These diseases are caused by harmful elements present in the water. Unfortunately, these substances usually go virtually undetected. This is because the clarity of the water wh...
Getting to Grips With the Science Inside the Reed Bed
Nitrogen is critical to organisms for the synthesis of proteins, nucleic acids and many other nitrogen containing compounds.
The earth's atmosphere consists of 78% molecular nitrogen gas (N2), but it cannot be used by most living organisms until it ha...
pets
Birds-Birds
make for wonderful pets for people of all ages. There are a number of beautiful and unique species to choose from. There are some birds that are known to
talk and learn words if you teach them.
Cats-If you have ever owned a cat, you ar...
Freshwater Aquarium Setup - Start Out With The Right Substrate
When setting up your aquarium the substrata is the stuff that you put in the bottom of your tank.
Some people don't use any at all, in an unplanted aquarium it's not needed. Quarantine tanks often have bare bottoms so that they can be kept perfectly c...
Freshwater Aquarium Plants - What's Wrong With Artificial Plants?
Artificial plants are often castigated by experienced aquarium keepers. However for the absolute beginner they could be an excellent choice. There is plenty enough to concern a beginner aquarist looking after the fish without bringing live plants into the...
Freshwater Aquarium Setup - Why Is A New Aquarium So Dangerous To Fish?
When you have just setup your aquarium for the first time you may not realise it but you have created a fish killer. If you introduce your fish immediately you are potentially going to put them through an extremely stressful period which will make them mo...
Solving The Problem Of A Cloudy Fish Tank
A cloudy fish tank is a problem that plagues even the most seasoned aquarist and solving this problem is a very common task. There are a number of things to take note of when trying to solve a cloudy aquarium such the reason why it got cloudy as well as ...
The Truth about Bacteria
Everyone surely knows what bacteria are. But for those who are still puzzled on what these organisms do on earth, here’s what they actually do. They break down some materials and nutrients to form energy which they use to multiply rapidly. They are very c...
Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds
Bacteria are organisms that are so adaptable to almost every ecosystem in existence. They carry out numerous fundamental roles in bringing life on this planet. These organisms have the capability to multiply rapidly and before you know it, they have alrea...