So you want to have your own freshwater tropical aquarium fish Doug Martin Jersey , but don't know where to start? Luckily, I'll explain the steps you need to take in order to setup a fish tank and select a species of fish that will adapt to the environment you have envisaged.

There are two types of tropical fish, and they are saltwater tropical fish, and freshwater tropical fish. Here I'll be explaining the ways to setup a tank containing freshwater tropical fish.

Aquarium Cycling

Before putting your pet tropical fish in your fish tank, your fish tank needs to go through a phase known as aquarium cycling. It's important this phase is undertaken before you put your fish in your fish tank Jordy Nelson Jersey , otherwise you may run into a variety of problems. I know it can be tempting to get straight into it and immediately put your fish in the tank once there's water in there, but hang on for just a moment!

The Nitrogen cycle is the first phrase of aquarium cycling, and involves ridding the water of all the excess nitrogen that it has before the water is deemed fit for animal life. Sounds a little complex? Don't worry. Your best way to prepare the water in your fish tank so that you can place tropical fish in it is by planting your tank. This involves putting lots of nice sea plants within your tank that help to rid excess nitrogen and make the water suitable for your fish to swim in.

The next thing you'll need is a filter that is able to absorb foreign materials and particles from the water, ensuring that it stays fresh and recycled at all times. You may also consider purchasing an air stone, which come in addition to your air filter. This will allow your fish tank to display various bubble effects.

In terms of selecting your actual fish tank Mario Edwards Jr Jersey , any tank should do unless you want to customize your aquarium to a specific species of tropical freshwater fish. Speaking to your pet shop owner is a good idea as they'll be able to help you select a fish tank specific to your needs.

In terms of selecting the actual species of freshwater tropical fish, you need to be mindful that some species don't get along with one another. It's not uncommon for some species to bully, or even eat other species. The last thing you want to do is spend a small fortune acquiring the rarest and most exotic of freshwater tropical fish only to have them eaten by some antisocial tropical fish breed who doesn't think they're as beautiful as you do!

Once your fish tank is setup, and you have selected the types of fish you wish to place in your tank, all that remains is literally putting them in! Be mindful that feeding patterns and lighting can affect the way your fish live and behave. Be aware of potential fish diseases as well as good and bad types of fish food that you can feed specific species of tropical fish.

YANGON Karl Joseph Jersey , April 26 (Xinhua)-- The official draw for the AFC U-19 Championship has been made in Myanmar, according to sports circle Saturday.


According to the draw, Myanmar, Iran, Thailand and Yemen will be in Group A David Sharpe Jersey , while Uzbekistan, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia in Group B, South Korea, Japan Eddie Vanderdoes Jersey , China and Vietnam in Group C and Iraq, DPR Korea, Qatar and Oman in Group D.


The tournament is scheduled to take place in Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon from Oct. 9-23.


MOGADISHU, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Former Al-Shabaab deputy leader Mukhtar Robow defected to the Somalia security forces following a bitter fight with militants in Abal location.


Officials said Robow who is from the large Rahanweyn clan, which dominates many of Somalia's most fertile areas Obi Melifonwu Jersey , arrived in government controlled town of Hudur town in Somalia' southwest State forces on Sunday.


Minister of Internal Security for Southwest State, Hassan Hussein Mohamed confirmed to Xinhua that the group's former leader, Robow is with them at moment.


"Al-Shabaab militants wanted to kill Robow but we gave him military help and repulsed the Al-Shabaab fighters. Robow is now in Hudur town with southwest State officials," Mohamed said.


Robow's surrender comes after weeks of deadly fighting between Al-Shabaab militants and his militia backed by Somalia security forces.


He left the militant group in 2013 and retreated to his homeland over disagreement on using foreign fighters in the group.


Robow was before his disagreement with the group declared wanted terrorist by the United States in June 2012 with a five million U.S. dollars bounty placed on his head.


He defected from Al-Shabaab in 2013 when he was deputy leader in 2012. The U.S. State Department announced in June quietly removed him from their list of sponsors of terror after five years.


Robow who is also known as Abu Mansour is intelligent and was a main pillar of the Somali militant Islamist group.


Analysts say his defection will deny Al-Shabaab vital manpower and intelligence. It is a big blow that Al-Shabaab will certainly lose all South of Somalia due to Robow's influence there besides the tight noose by Kenya Defense Forces.


Robow's defection will likely enable pro-government forces to operate in the regions of Bay and Bakool, reducing the insurgents' operational territory in two.


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NEW YORK, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on Friday as investors were digesting the latest inflation data.


The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 14.31 points, or 0.07 percent, to 21,858.32. The S&P 500 gained 3.11 points.