CMV Zoos, Aquariums, Seaworld and keeping animals in captivity is NOT cruel and is a practice we should continue doing. Now, I'm not denying there has been some shady practices in these businesses uncovered but for the most part they've changed those practices once that happened and one cruel act doesn't make the whole industry or IfI had a tattoo, it would say "water changes are key.". Many algae problems are quickly resolved by simply increasing water change frequency. For a high tech planted tank with fish, you should do at least two 30% water changes each week. For a sparsely stocked planted low tech tank, you can get away with once a week. addinga small portion of gravel. stocking your aquarium slowly with fish, not all of the fish at the same time ( do not overfeed these fish, for the time being, test the water for traces of ammonia and nitrate, and when the water is free of ammonia and nitrate, introduce the rest of your fish. NativeFish Aquariums in California - posted in California: I'm still a bit confused by California law but it appears that it is basically illegal to keep a temperate water aquarium with NA natives, collect native species, or own native species without a special permit. I'm trying to clarify with the local DFG. You can search the California code of regulations by keyword or section at: http Somefish shops will also give you some mature media so it's always worth asking at your local shop as well. Heating the water will encourage the bacteria to grow faster so adding an aquarium heater and keeping the temperature at about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or 26 degrees Celsius will speed the cycle up a little. The Instant Cycle InJune 2015, after 18 years of living in a tank, Obie died. Approximately 400 pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and walruses) have died at SeaWorld parks. More than 60 bottlenose dolphins—including 16 stillborn babies—died at SeaWorld parks in just 10 years. Captive dolphins routinely die prematurely of infectious diseases at marine parks. bvVbl.

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