5 Tips for Caring for Pet Fish

Vibrant and sleek, calmly drifting along, circling the mini-treasure chest...could there be a more peaceful pet than an aqua pal? "Fish are beautiful to watch and naturally therapeutic," says David Boruchowitz, the editor-in-chief of Tropical Fish Hobbyist. Here's how to set up an aquarium the whole family will enjoy:

Consider the tank size It's true that if you're just starting out, a large tank can seem like a lot to deal with. But there are advantages: If the filter clogs or the heater breaks, the water will remain stable much longer in a spacious model, giving you a chance to fix any problems.

Plan ahead Think about buying freshwater fish -- they're easier to maintain than saltwater ones. But first get the tank ready: Ask a pet-store employee (or read a fish-care book) for tips on pretreating the water, setting up a filter, and creating the healthiest environment for your future finned friends.

Pick a swimmer who's a winner Small, peaceful fish are best, like neon and cardinal tetras, cory cats, gouramis, and zebra danios. (Goldfish need more attention.) An aquarium light enhances fishes' colors, but don't leave it on all the time -- it can encourage algae.

Feed frugally Whatever food your fish get (ask the salespeople at the store for advice), whether it's flakes, pellets, or freeze-dried or live treats, don't overdo it; uneaten bits make the tank dirty. Your kids can still handle feedings -- just help them measure out the right amount.

Go with the flow You'll need to change at least a fifth of the water in the tank every week; it's even better if you change half. But don't take out more than that -- it'll disturb the delicate balance of beneficial bacteria that keep your fish healthy.http://likesplanet.com/promote.php?ref=veerapathiran

                                         

                Fish Pedicures

Fish Pedicures or Garra Rufa fish foot treatment consists of small amphibians that eat the dead skin leaving the skin healthy and clean. These fish live in river basins in Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran immersed in water at high temperature. Its main objective is to eat the dead tissue of the body and help to regenerate new cells in the skin, allowing the wounds to heal

                          The Garra Rufa fish are called have healing properties and even help us to prevent and cure some of the diseases in this area of ​​the body. These small amphibians medicinal Garra Rufa, about 12 inches long and live in waters up to 40 degrees. These fish were used for the first time in the Kangal hot springs in the Turkish province of Sivas. This treatment was prescribed for those suffering, especially in the feet psoriasis, a painful disease, which, however, this revolutionary treatment of patients improved dramatically.

These Garra Rufa treatments quickly spread and was adopted successfully in spas and hot springs in China and Korea. In 2007 it landed in Japan, Singapore and Croatia gaining wide acceptance. In fact, in Croatia there is a Doctor Fish Cafe, where to enjoy a drink while you immerse your feet in a fish tank while you get this special pedicure. The Garra Rufa fish is protected by Turkish law, however, it is allowed to keep them in special tanks automatically regenerate the water, giving them hygiene and constant high temperature have in their natural habitat. In the case of not having this climate they would die. Young Garra Rufa are able to remove the dead skin with an enzyme in the mouth and these are their only food and no other should be given so that they come to perform their duties.The feeling you have when the fish are close to our feet or hands is a slight tingling, similar to placing the feet in a stream. Thus, the session becomes a hugely enjoyable micro massage to the client. However, care must be taken in the market because there is a fish version of “imitators” who are not of the same species. The Chinese who have launched a version of this fish which they call “Chin-Chin” and Doctor Fish. These fishes, which in this case do have teeth and cause irreparable damage as they can byte off skin.
Each treatment session with Garrra Rufa should be 15-30 minutes. Such sessions do not replace regular pedicures. The results are spectacular in terms of smoothness and hydration both hands and feet.

“Step by Step” Garra Rufa treatment:
-Remove nail polish to inspectfeet well, especially if it is the first time they visit the center to make this innovative treatment.
- Make sure feet of the customer does not have no fungus or ringworm infections.
- Disinfect feet by washing well.                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                - The feet are then introduced into the tank, a built-in cabinet with filter, which is designed as a spa, where guests feel comfortable.

- After entering the feet, small Garra Rufa begin to approach your feet. The customer should not move so they can perform their duties.
- At first a tingling that then becomes a micro-massage.
- We recommend a dive at least 15-30 minutes.
- Dry your feet well the client.
- Your feet can then be filed and nail polish can be applied for beautiful feet             http://likesplanet.com/promote.php?ref=veerapathiran

Garra rufa fish can spread HIV

Health authorities in Britain are afraid that trendy pedicures in which fish are used can spread HIV and hepatitis C.

UK tabloid The Sun reported that the country's Health Protection Agency said risks from the treatment in which fish nibble the client's feet "could not be excluded".

And it said that people with illnesses such as diabetes or psoriasis, or those with a weakened immune system, were especially vulnerable and should not indulge in the latest pampering craze.

Infections and bacteria might be passed on by the tiny garra rufa fish or through water used in the pedicure of a previous client.

Blood-borne viruses could be transmitted if an infected client bled in spa water that was re-used.

The report conceded that the risk was "extremely low".

                                                An agency spokesman said: "We have issued this guidance because there is a growing number of these spas.

"When the correct hygiene procedures are followed, the risk of infection is low.

"However, there is still a risk of transmission of a number of infections, including viruses such as HIV and hepatitis."

                                                        

Some parts of the US and Canada have banned fish pedicures.

Equipment cannot be sterilised because this would kill the fish.

After a six-month review, the agency said in its report that pedicure salons must follow "strict standards of cleanliness" and ensure that fresh water is used for each client.

They should also check customers for health conditions that might make them vulnerable to infection, and for cuts and grazes.

Hundreds of beauty salons, malls, hairdressers and fashion shops offer the treatment, which celebrities have been spotted enjoying.

A spokesman for HIV charity the Terrence Higgins Trust told the tabloid: "The risk of picking up infections is minimal but people must be careful about where they choose to go for a pedicure." - Staff reporter           http://likesplanet.com/promote.php?ref=veerapathiran

FISH BLOG: வளர்ப்பு மீன்கள்

FISH BLOG: வளர்ப்பு மீன்கள்: வளர்ப்பு மீன்கள் வளர்ப்பு மீன்கள் இனப்பெருக்கத் தன்மையைப் பொறுத்து இரண்டு வகைகளாகப் பிரிக்கப்படுகின்றன.http://likesplanet.com/promote.php?ref=veerapathiran.

Shark Fishing Tips

Shark Fishing Tips         

                                  We will have more shark fishing tips coming soon, focusing on hints to make your shark fishing trips more successful.

Bait for Shark Fishing -

Shark fishing is available to

nearly all sport fishermen via their local charter operations. Due to the fact that these fish demonstrate almost no discrimination against rigged baits, it makes shark fishing ideal for all levels, with the right crew. The use of cut bait, specifically any oily, strongly scented fish, for example: bluefish, bunker, barracuda, mackerel, and oily chum, will bring them right to you.

Chunking with the local prey of choice, be it bluefish, kingfish, bunker, mackerel, or barracuda, set under under a balloon and back into the oily shark fishing chum slick will bring you the most success for many species. Stagger your baits from shallow to deep, setting your balloons 25 yards apart.

Fishing Tackle -

Heavy conventional rods in the 50# class or greater are ideal for most shark fishing. Conventional reels and large hooks are the other parts of the fishing arsenal. Carry a variety of hooks, size 8/0 to 16/0, to use depending on the size of the sharks you are fishing for. J hooks or Circle hooks work fine, but the circle hook is ideal, as it hooks the shark in the corner of their mouth, and allows for easier handling when at boat side.

How to Find Sharks -

Setup near any deep or shallow underwater structure, depending on your target shark fishing species, get your chum slick going, set the baits, and get ready for some excitement.

Please remember that shark fishing for Great White sharks is prohibited as they are a protected species. There are many species that go on and off the protected lists around the world, so know your local laws.

Lastly, ensure you have the right permits in place before heading out shark fishing. In the United States, you are required to have an HMS Permit and must follow the regulations set forth for each species.http://likesplanet.com/promote.php?ref=veerapathiran

How to Take Care of Baby Fish

Step 1

Remove any adult fish from the tank using a mesh net or move the baby fish to a separate rearing tank. Many species of fish will actually eat their own young and even if the parents do not, other fish in the tank might. To transfer baby fish, scoop them up carefully in a cup rather than using a net.

Step 2

Equip your rearing tank with a sponge filter to facilitate water flow without creating suction so strong that it might harm the baby fish. Sponge filters provide gentle mechanical and biological filtration that will help keep the tank clean.

Step 3

Feed your baby fish a few drops of infusoria, a liquid fry food, from an eyedropper several times a day after they have just hatched. Infusoria is small enough that your baby fish will be able to eat it.

Step 4

Crush up some flake food into a powder if you do not have any other options for fry food. To administer the food, dip the end of a toothpick in water then dip it into the powder. Submerge the tip of the toothpick in the tank near your baby fish to release the food.

Step 5

Feed your baby fish small amounts of food several times a day. The first few weeks of life are the most important for your fish -- they will grow quickly if they get enough food.

Step 6

Raise some brine shrimp eggs to feed to your baby fish once they have grown large enough to eat them. Fry from livebearers are born fully formed and are usually big enough to eat baby brine shrimp right away. Fry from egg bearers are typically smaller after hatching and may need to grow for a week or two before they can accept baby brine shrimp.

Step 7

Maintain a stable water temperature in your tank using a submersible aquarium heater. Research the preferred tank temperature for the species of baby fish you have and set the heat control on the heater to that temperature.

Step 8

Perform small water changes in your rearing tank several times a week. To prevent harming your fry, create suction using a piece of aquarium airline tubing to siphon solid waste from the bottom of the tank.

Step 9

Separate the fry into separate rearing tanks once they reach a half inch in size. For species that only grow 1 to 2 inches long at maturity, this may not be necessary. Providing your fish with more space will help them maintain healthy growth and will also make sure the tank does not become overcrowded.

Step 10

Sell your baby fish once they reach 1 inch in size or release them back into your main tank. If your baby fish are a large species, you may want to let the fry grow to between one-fourth and half their mature size before selling them. If you have large or carnivorous species of fish in your tank, be sure the fry are large enough that they won't be eaten before adding them back into the tank.http://likesplanet.com/promote.php?ref=veerapathiran

வளர்ப்பு மீன்கள்

வளர்ப்பு மீன்கள்

வளர்ப்பு மீன்கள் இனப்பெருக்கத் தன்மையைப் பொறுத்து இரண்டு வகைகளாகப் பிரிக்கப்படுகின்றன. அவை முட்டையிடுவன மற்றும் உள்பொரி முட்டையிடுவன.முட்டையிடும் மீன்கள் பாதுகாப்பாக குறிப்பிட்ட இடங்களில் முட்டையிடுபவை, முட்டையைப் புதைத்து வைப்பவை, வாயில் முட்டையைப் பாதுகாப்பவை கூடுகட்டுபவை, முட்டையை சுமந்து கொண்டே திரிபவை என மேலும் பலவகை இனங்களாகப் பிரிக்கபாடும்.http://likesplanet.com/promote.php?ref=veerapathiran