Archive for June, 2010

Scooter – How Much Is The Fish!?

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

the first Scootersong which this German technogroup got their breakthrough in Belgium!

From the South Park episode “Fishsticks”.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

How to Fish for Lake Trout : How to Choose Bait for Trout Fishing

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Learn how to choose bait for trout fishing in this free video on lake trout fishing. Expert: Charlie Labarda Bio: Charlie Labarda age 50, is an expert in hunting fishing, archery, kayaking and many outdoor sports. He is and expert in Trout fishing in Lakes and ponds in Northern Arizona. Filmmaker: Caleb Labarda
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Know Your Type Of Fishes

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Know Your Type Of Fishes

To handle Aquarium and Fish Care you must first relate to the type of fish. Fish include saltwater fish and freshwater fish, which freshwater includes tropical and coldwater fish. To help you get started in Aquarium and Fish Care we can consider a few types of fish.

Pantodontidae:

Pantodontidae only includes a couple of types, which the common names are the freshwater flying fish and the butterfly fish. The fish come from West Africa and grow 4 inches in size. The butterfly fish are flat-bodied fish, which are made up of small bold patterns. The tropical fish has a flat body shape, which tapers at the snout. The butterfly fish comes from the family of Chaetodontidae, which is the Latin name for Pantodontidae.

Pantodontidae fish are also shaped like boats, which their mouth may turn upward. The fish may have huge wing like chest commonly known as pectorals. Few fish have brown toned bodies, while others may have a greenish-gray color. In addition, the fish may have streaks, or dark spots.

Pandontidae fish are relatively passive fish. It is ideal that you keep these fish however with their own species or size rather.

How to feed:

Pandontidae fish do not feed from the bottom of the tank. The fish prefer to dine on smaller fish, such as minnows and insects. Since Pandontidae, fish are cannibals the fish can be trained to feast off meaty dishes or even worms. You will need a long stick to train the fish to eat worms, or related dishes.

Preferred water:

Pandontidae prefer temperate soft water. The temperature should remain around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If you purchase the butterfly fish, keep the fish in a half filled tank. Butterfly fish also prefer waters, which include thicket plants. The plants should also fires above water.

Pandontidae fish are not easy to mate. If you are purchasing fish to mate, it is ideal to select other choice fish. However, if you do select Pandontidae make sure that the hatchlings have “minute insects” to feast on after their birth. The eggs usually produce fruits after three days.

Fish specie includes the Mormyridae. Mormyridae fish are captured from South and Central African Pools. Ironically, the Mormyridae fish have a body ratio weight and brain weight that compares to man.

These fish have a good sense of humor; as well, the fish are curious and easy to teach. If you decide to purchase the Mormyridae fish, make sure that the fish’s diet is maintained; otherwise, they tend to decline food, since the myogenic organs are feeble. Thus, Mormyridae fish are listed under the electric fish category.

Marcusenius Schilthuisiae

This breed of fish is commonly known as the trunkfish, or elephant trunkfish. The fish comes from Central Congo, and grows about 4 inches in size. Marcusenius Schilthuisiae species have silvery-brownish bodies, which include dark bands and dull tubercle, which differs from the G. Petersi species. The G. species have a stretched out chin. The behavior of these fish is comparable to the G. Fish, which includes the water condition, breeding, feed, sexing, etc.

Gnathonemus Petersi

Gnathonemus Petersi is commonly called elephant nosed fish. The fish grow about 4 inches in size and come from Cameroon and Congo. When the fish are grown outside of tank water, the fish grow to be around 9 inches in size. Gnathonemus Petersi has elongated chins, which are sideways and are squeezed against the body. The species has an anal and dorsal fin. The fish is colored black or darker brown, which its body has two strips colored white. The fish’s behavior is passive and is easily stored in commune aquariums. The fish eats freshwater fleas. The fish also enjoys Tubifex, which is a common fish worm.

Since the Gnathonemus Petersi likes to hide, you want to keep the water temperature at 80 degrees, and the tank filled with a surplus of plants. Do not add brilliant lights to the tank. Barbs might be a bit more appealing choices in fish.

BP: Rich Fish

Friday, June 18th, 2010

A BP rep points out the up side to the oil leak: the fish are rich! More funny videos at www.ucbcomedy.com

Information On Fly Fishing

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Information On Fly Fishing

The sport of fly fishing has been around for years and years. In medieval times, anglers fished for food, but the sport has evolved over the years to become a real test of skills. Anyone who has become involved in the sport of fly fishing knows how addictive in can be – but in a very good way!

Fly fishing is markedly different from regular fishing. With plain fishing, you use lures and often live bait to bring fish to your line and hook them. When you are fly fishing, you use a fly that resembles a real insect that the fish feed on naturally. The line is longer and you mimic the movement of the fly or insect on top of the water so that the fish thinks they are biting at a real insect.

Casting is constant in fly fishing. You put the fly out in the water and then draw it back several times so that the fish thinks the fly is landing on the water and then taking off again. With regular fishing, you cast your line and let it rest until the fish bites making the bobber sink into the water.

You can catch some pretty hefty fish using either method, but when you are fly fishing, you have the opportunity to “battle” the fish for survival. This can be extremely satisfying as man battles nature for the top position.

Flies are made out of natural materials in fly fishing while regular fishing utilizes latex and plastic lures made out of man-made materials. Many avid fly fishermen say that the fish are much more attracted to the natural lure rather than the man-made ones. This, they say, makes fly fishing an amazingly satisfying sport.

You can fish just about anywhere – a local pond, a lake, or even a reservoir. When you are fly fishing, you will want to go where the fish are most plentiful. That means traveling (perhaps) to rivers and streams where fish like trout and walleye are known to live. The challenge in fly fishing lies in making the fly look real to the fish below water.

Fly fishing in remote places like Alaska and Canada are great vacation getaways. You can plan a fly fishing trip to many different spots including Mexico, South America, and even Russia. That can be a great adventure – much more so than just fishing your local lake or pond.

Chess has been called “the sport of kings”, but many avid fly fishermen consider fly fishing to be the real sport of kings. It takes skill, finesse, and a lot of patience to get good at fly fishing. Thousands of anglers couldn’t agree more. When you’ve been fly fishing once, you’ll want to go back over and over and over again. May the fish bite well for you!

Fish Food: Tips For Feeding Your Aquarium Fish

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Fish Food: Tips For Feeding Your Aquarium Fish

Many of us dream of having an aquarium filled with beautiful fish. Did you recently take the jump and make the purchase? If so, you are likely to have many questions. One of those questions likely focuses on aquarium fish food. Continue reading on for helpful tips that can ensure your fish are well cared for, as well as how to get the best value for your money.

There are many different types of fish food available for sale. Take a walk through your local fish or pet store and you will be surprised with the selection. Wait until you shop online, your options seem endless. Which fish food should you choose? You want to get the best value for your money, but don’t automatically think lowest price. You want to have a highly rated and recommended fish food, one that stays fresh longer, and one that provides your fish with added benefits. Depending on the contents of your aquariums, this may include frozen fish food, flake food, pellet food, and freeze-dried fish food.

Frozen and freeze-dried fish foods have the best nutritional value. Flake style fish food is often a mixture of different foods. This makes it difficult to monitor and estimate the value your fish are getting. Generally speaking, frozen fish food is best, but freeze-dried comes in a close second. You will see that frozen fish food has higher costs. This is generally due to the added nutritional benefits, long shelf life, and the resealable freezer safe package. Luckily, you can feed your aquarium fish a mixture, also keeping the costs down.

Flake style fish food is the most common food fed to aquarium fish. Your first thought may be to opt for the cheapest package available. Know however, that flake fish food comes in many different formats too. Look at your options. You can purchase vegetable flakes, those with added protein, and more. Although the nutritional value of flake fish food is not as high as frozen, keep it in mind. The proper nutrients can increase the energy of your fish and highlight their beautiful colors.

Pellet fish food is not as popular among new fish owners, but it is available. This type of fish food is ideal for carnivores. This is due the shape. In the water, it looks more like live food than fish food with flakes. You should find your fish going to the food quicker and eating a healthier diet. Pellet food is available for sale in different sizes. When making your choice, consider the size of your fish.

Know your fish’s needs. If you are a new aquarium owner, you may have done little research in terms of fish food. Now is the time to get started. As previously stated, flake fish food is the most common food feed to aquarium fish. It is cheaper and easy to find, but should not be the only food your fish eats. As mentioned above, you can mix it up between flake, freeze-dried, and frozen fish food. For marine fish, flake food is best used as a supplement, not their main source of diet.

Always consider use when buying fish food, especially flakes. Frozen, pellet, and freeze-dried food will stay better longer. You may run into a problem with open flake fish food. Your fish’s food will lose the little nutritional value it does have. There is also the risk of bacteria and mold growth. When buying flake fish food, only buy what you can use in a reasonable amount of time. Stocking up and bulk purchases can save you money at first, but not if must discard contaminated food later.

It is easy to overfeed your fish. The best approach is to divide up the feedings. Two small feedings a day is usually better for aquariums fish than one large feeding. If there is noticeable food left over in the acquarium after a few minutes, you have likely overfeed your fish. Other telltale signs include cloudy water and mold growths in the tank. These are both signs of leftover fish food.

In short, buying fish food for your aquarium fish is an important purchase. You have many choices and it may seem impossible to make the right one. Most important, know your fish’s needs. Fresh water and salt water fish not only require different aquarium setups, but different nutrients too.

Frozen fish food has many benefits. If you want to provide your fish with the best, try it. To purchase your fish food at an affordable price and from a quality supplier, visit FishTanksDirect.com.

Wildlife Apocalypse: Video of Gulf birds, fish caught in BP oil spill

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Wildlife apocalypse along the Gulf of Mexico coast is fast becoming a reality. Pelicans are becoming trapped by the oil and dead birds and dolphins have been washing ashore, coated in the sludge. Government officials estimate that roughly 83 to 182 million litres of oil have leaked into the Gulf since the April 20 explosion.

Strange fishes after Tsunami

Monday, June 7th, 2010

like the title says: In this video you can see some strange fishes found on a beach after the tsunami ;) Enjoy :) NOTE: “fishes” is the plural when you have more than one species. So “fishes” is as correct as “fish”.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Monday, June 7th, 2010

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Barbecue Secrets Revealed!

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Barbecue Secrets Revealed!
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Killer Bbq, Including Closely Guarded Secrets Of Competition-Level Barbecuers!
Barbecue Secrets Revealed!