Fishing

Nothing is quite like being out on the water fishing. Or maybe you like to fish from land? No matter where you fish, in this category we’ll give you tips and answer commonly asked questions about fishing.

Can you use baking soda to lower pH in aquarium?

Can you use baking soda to lower pH in aquarium? If your aquarium has a pH below the recommended level for the species you are breeding, you can use baking soda to adjust your water to the ideal pH.

How do I make GH go down in my fish tank?

How do I make GH go down in my fish tank? The best way to introduce water with a low GH is to fill the aquarium with Reverse Osmosis water. This tap water purification process removes nitrates, phosphates, chlorine and minerals, and produces water that is pure.

What causes general hardness in aquarium?

What causes general hardness in aquarium? In the aquarium industry, total hardness may be referred to as “general hardness” or “GH,” which is often measured in degrees (dGH) rather than mg/L or ppm. One dGH is equal to 17.9 mg/L or 17.9 ppm. The two most common elements that contribute to hardness are calcium and magnesium.

How do you fish for beginners?

How do you fish for beginners?
How to Fish: Fishing Tips for Beginners

Match your lure to the water color.
Choose your lure shapes and sizes that let you “match the hatch.”
Get fishing gear that appropriately size to the fish you’re pursuing.
If you are trolling, make sure your lures are swimming in a lifelike manner.
Choose your fishing line wisely.

How do you fish lay eggs?

How do you fish lay eggs? Egg buriers either dive into soft substrate or the male pushes the female into the soft substrate to lay. The male then dives in to fertilize the eggs. In a tank breeding environment, peat moss is often a good choice for the substrate.

Is my fish dead or sleeping?

Is my fish dead or sleeping? It’s pretty easy to tell when fish are sleeping: they lie motionless, often at the bottom or near the surface of the water. They are slow to respond to things going on around them, or may not respond at all (see some sleeping catfish here). If you watch their gills, you’ll notice they’re breathing very slowly.

What is normal betta behavior?

What is normal betta behavior? Normal betta fish behavior First, he will move around in the tank and inspect new items. He will also swim to the surface if you notice him. Second, he’ll look for food. While he doesn’t do this every day, a betta’s happy and healthy behavior is a sign that it’s happy.