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Before you get new fish, it's best to make sure they're not sick before adding them to your main display aquarium. Here's a quick 2-minute tutorial that covers step-by-step instructions on how to quarantine fish. Topics include: How do I build a cheap and easy DIY quarantine tank? What equipment do I need to setup a quarantine tank? What quarantine medications can I use to prevent diseases in new fish? How long should I quarantine my new fish? Wait, don't add us into your main aquarium yet! We could be sick... 😷 How to Build a DIY Quarantine Tank All you need for quarantine is a simple container that allows you to view the condition of the fish, is easy to clean on a frequent basis if needed, and doesn't take much effort to set up and teardown. My current hospital tank consists of: Clear Rubbermaid or Sterilite plastic tub with a lid Filter Polyfil stuffing (cheap, disposable filter media) Heater (the adjustable temperature allows you to rai...

My husband, Mr. Gamer, has worked in the video game industry for over 20 years, and he often gets asked by parents and kids how to become a video game developer. I interviewed him to find out what words of advice he has for parents whose kids play a lot of video games and say they want to make video games for a living. Topics include: ► What should parents do if their kid wants to make video games? ► What are the different kinds of video game careers? ► How can parents support their child's dream? ► Are video games evil or a waste of time? ► What is some practical advice for kids who are serious about becoming a video game developer? P.S. To protect the privacy of our kids, we’ve chosen not to show our faces on camera. Thanks for your patience and enjoy our emoji heads! Question: Do you think video games are a waste of time or an avenue for creative expression? What would you do if your kid wanted to make video games as a career? Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for ...

(Skip to the end to view the 8-minute video of this care guide) Have you kept freshwater fish before but are looking for something a little unusual? Check out the axolotl! This very unique and easy exotic pet lives entirely underwater and will capture your heart like no other. What Is an Axolotl? The axolotl (or Ambystoma mexicanum) is a completely aquatic salamander and never loses those fluffy external gills. It comes from a couple of high altitude freshwater lakes in Mexico, but unfortunately is probably extinct in wild due to human activities. However, because of their amazing regenerative powers, they are highly prolific in scientific research labs and now the pet industry. Most axolotls reach their full size in 1.5 to 2 years, growing to an average length of 9 to 12 inches. I've heard they can get up to 10 years in age. Where Can I Buy an Axolotl? You can find them occasionally in exotic pet or fish stores, but I like to look for reputable breeders on Facebook groups ...

(Skip to the end to view the video tutorial) Ever try to take close-up pictures or video of your aquarium, only to end up with a blurry mess? Here's a short tutorial on an easy way to take macro shots of your aquarium fish using a smartphone. The only thing you'll have to buy is a cell phone lens kit . For $20 or less on Amazon or eBay, you'll get several different lenses to play with, but I mainly use the macro one. Simply clip it over your phone's camera lens (like a clothespin) and you're ready to go! #1 Set Up the Shot A macro lens like this one has a fixed focal length, which means objects are only clear at a certain distance from your phone. So bribe your fish to come right up to the front by dropping some food or sticking some Sera O-Nip tablets on the glass. #2 Keep Very Still Stabilize the phone as much as possible by bracing both of your hands against the aquarium (kind of like a tripod). Keep at least one finger free for tapping on th...

Happy new year! Was your 2017 as crazy as mine? Last year I... Stopped being a full-time stay-at-home mom and started working again Sent my first kid off to kindergarten Celebrated our 10-year anniversary Burned out on work-life balance and had to relearn how to fun Took a break from fish keeping and then came back again Despite all the trials and changes, it's seriously been the best spiritual season of growth and transformation I've had in a while, and my relationship with God has been so sweet. I've become more confident in who I am, more chill with my expectations and workload, and just... more able to relax and do nothing again. God let me dig myself into a low, low place of my own making – a slave to my to-do list – and then began "Operation R&R" to heal my soul. I'll talk about it sometime later, but as a result, it's shaped (and shortened) my new year's resolutions for 2018: Get 8 hours of sleep Start a habit of family devotions T...

How to explain this one? I think all new fish keepers generally know that fish need food and clean water to survive. But beyond that, it's kind of a mystery why things die. Maybe there aren't any obvious signs like white spots or wounds. Your fish just slowly gets lethargic over time, stops swimming around, doesn't feel like eating, and then poof, it's gone. This silent killer is known as improper living conditions . In order to fight against its deadly trap, let's talk about a couple of key tenets for setting up a comfortable habitat for your fish. Try to Replicate Your Fish's Natural Living Conditions We've all seen those extensive care sheets for each type of fish where they list recommended tank size, temperature, food, etc. While many fish have been raised in captivity for so long that there's some leeway with the requirements, try to match the natural living conditions and environment of the species you keep. We want to emulate their life in...

If you post an online picture of a beautiful hobbyist-owned aquarium packed full of fish, you'll probably get several reactions: OMG, that is the coolest thing I've ever seen! (＾▽＾) OMG, that is the cruelest thing I've ever seen! ((╬◣﹏◢)) OMG, how did they accomplish that? I must know! ლ(ಠ_ಠ ლ) That's because there are sooo many differing opinions on how many fish in a tank is too many. Asking "How many fish can I keep in my aquarium?" is like asking "How many cats can I keep in my house?" – it totally depends on each person's preferences and lifestyle. Clearly, five cats is not enough. You need at least six in a school or else they start getting nippy. Huge props to the Real Fish Talk: How Much Is Too Much? video for breaking it down like this: The more fish you have, The more food they eat, The more waste they create, The more work you have to do to keep the tank clean. In other words, more fish = more time you'll have to in...