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Hornwort in an aquarium - maintenance and care
Hornwort is the name of a plant belonging to the hornwort family (PolypoRead more
DIY aquarium driftwood
Driftwood for an aquarium is an accessory for an amateur. Such decoration is only valuable if it is made of natural wood, proportionate to the aquarium's volume, and blends seamlessly with the underwater world of exotic fish and plants. It's good that plastic boats, divers, or incomprehensible artificial structures, which are out of place in a home aquarium, are becoming a thing of the past. They are giving way to natural roots, pieces of carefully crafted wood, and naturally occurring driftwood of a reasonable size. A sense of proportion is crucial when decorating an aquarium, and in this regard, submerged driftwood rarely spoils the impression of a well-maintained underwater world. They can be purchased at pet stores, but it's not at all difficult to make your own from wood fragments found in the wild. What kind of wood can be placed in an aquarium? Many questions arise regarding driftwood: what kind of wood is used for it, will any species look impressive, and are there any trees that could harm the aquatic inhabitants? This question is far from idle: wood, like any natural material, affects water, altering its chemical composition. It can slightly reduce acidity and hardness and, in addition, alter the biochemical composition of aquarium water.Read more
Who is a zoopsychologist and when should you contact one?
A zoopsychologist is a specialist who studies the nature of animal behavior and works to correct it. The specialist's primary goal is to establish rapport and mutual understanding between pet and owner.
We know very little about chicken eggs, so we often believe nonsense.
It's hard to imagine a modern diet that doesn't include chicken eggs. Except for vegans, they are eaten by people of all social classes around the globe. Surprisingly, so many myths still surround this food. Let's debunk some of them.Read more