Results for “aquatic”

paludarium

Type of vivarium with both aquatic and terrestrial areas.

Used in 8 profiles

phosphates

Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid. The presence or addition of excessive phosphates in aquatic ecosystems can have significant ecological effects such as eutrophication, and they are one of the primary contributors to algal growth in aquaria if allowed to accumulate. Conversely, they may be actively added to heavily-planted set-ups in the form of liquid or other supplements in order to encourage plant growth.

saprolegnia

Genus of aquatic fungi, some species of which attack fishes. Normally a secondary pathogen attacking previously damaged tissue and causing cellular necrosis alongside other epidermal damage. Generally visible as a whitish or greyish filamentous fungus and thus commonly referred to as cotton-wool disease.

spawn

The eggs of fishes and other aquatic organisms; to deposit and fertilise such eggs.

Used in 673 profiles

Tubifex

Genus of aquatic annelid worms inhabiting the sediment layer in rivers, lakes and, less frequently, sewage channels. Raised commercially and sold live, frozen or freeze-dried as fish food.

Used in 254 profiles