Cichlids: Everything You Need to Know
Cichlids are a family of bony fish. They belong to the group of perch relatives. With more than 1,700 known species, cichlids are the third largest fish family after carp and gobies.
As many species are very colourful and also extremely easy to keep, cichlids are very popular ornamental fish....
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12 Popular Aquarium Fish for Beginners and Experienced Fish Owners
If you are looking for fish for your aquarium, you are spoilt for choice. From the inconspicuous zebrafish to the colourful discus fish, there are countless different species of ornamental fish available.
This sometimes makes it difficult to make a decision. After all, the animals should feel c...
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Popular Ornamental Fish for the Pond and Aquarium
Ornamental fish come in all imaginable shapes, colours and sizes. From the tiny guppy to the 80cm long koi carp, there is something for every aquarium size and garden pond.
Choosing the right ornamental fish
The great variety of species makes it difficul...
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Koi: Everything You Need to Know About Nishikigoi
The koi is a breeding form of the carp. The popular ornamental fish are also called Nishikigoi (Japanese for brocade carp). Koi are bred in different varieties and impress especially with their shimmering colours.
In the following you will learn what different species there are and what...
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How to identify and avoid food mites in pet food
A very common type of mite is the so-called feed mite, which can even trigger allergies and can therefore be a real pain for dogs and cats.
In the following, we explain where food mites come from, how to recognise them and what preventive measures you can take to protect your pet from these t...
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Detecting and Effectively Treating Ear Mites in Cats
If your cat suddenly starts scratching their ears noticeably often, this may be an indication of ear mite infestation. The mite species are responsible for half of the ear infections and it’s important to keep an eye on your cat.
What are ear mites?
Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are ti...
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Cat Breeds: An Overview of the Most Famous Breeds
Numerous different cat breeds have been created through selective breeding. About 100 different cat breeds have been created since the middle of the 20th century. The Siamese and the Angora cat are considered to be one of the oldest cat breeds.
Domestic cats are the most popular pets
Cat...
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Creating a Koi Pond: Everything You Need to Know
Koi carps are particularly noble pond inhabitants with very high demands and there are a number of things you need to consider when building your koi pond. Here is everything you need to know to make sure your fish are happy and healthy.
Koi carp: noble and demanding pond fish
Koi carp...
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Savannah cat: Cat Food and a Description of the Breed
The Savannah cat is an exotic hybrid breed that originates from crosses between the wild serval and domestic cats. Sometimes a Savannah cat costs up to 15.000 Euro, which makes it one of the most expensive cat breeds.
Depending on the proportion of wild blood, keeping a Savannah cat is someti...
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Siamese cat: Nutrition and Characteristics
The Siamese cat is one of the best known and most popular cat breeds at all. It originally comes from what is now Thailand, from where it finally found its way to Europe at the end of the 19th century.
Their extraordinary intelligence and their distinctive human relation make the Siamese cat ...
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