Wednesday, 28 February 2018
2018 Horoscope
The year 2018 absolutely buzzes with energy. There may be some anxiety, too - there always is - but that's just part of being overly energetic. More focus and a better sense of direction are all you need to put all that spectacular energy to good use.
The year opens with a powerful Mars/Jupiter conjunction in no-nonsense Scorpio. This keeps you going where you want to go in life. It also brings a big injection of energy that powers your days and your long-range career and family plans. The sun, Venus, and Pluto clustered in pragmatic Capricorn will keep you grounded and on track. Enhanced charm and more pleasant social interactions are powerful additions to your life-skills toolbox, too.
A strong social conscience helps you and everyone around you. Whatever you do for others will only return to you in a different and perhaps more generous form. That's secondary, though. Your intent to do good will win you karmic brownie points, and you never know when that will come in handy. With the lunar nodes in Leo and Aquarius, you will enjoy everything you do even more, no matter why or for whom you do it.
The year opens with a powerful Mars/Jupiter conjunction in no-nonsense Scorpio. This keeps you going where you want to go in life. It also brings a big injection of energy that powers your days and your long-range career and family plans. The sun, Venus, and Pluto clustered in pragmatic Capricorn will keep you grounded and on track. Enhanced charm and more pleasant social interactions are powerful additions to your life-skills toolbox, too.
A strong social conscience helps you and everyone around you. Whatever you do for others will only return to you in a different and perhaps more generous form. That's secondary, though. Your intent to do good will win you karmic brownie points, and you never know when that will come in handy. With the lunar nodes in Leo and Aquarius, you will enjoy everything you do even more, no matter why or for whom you do it.
The year 2018 is built for great fun and fantastic progress. Don't doubt yourself. Go for it!
Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) are nonstop clever and creative all year long. The year begins with Uranus in Aries and Mercury in Sagittarius. All three Mercury retrogrades happen in fire signs (Aries in March, Leo in July and August, and Sagittarius and Scorpio in November and December), so there's little chance of playing too loose or free with anything or anyone important. In November, Jupiter enters Sagittarius and boosts good luck for everyone, especially fire signs. The lunar north node in Leo lends a karmic touch to everything you do, so be attentive and respect your time. It's valuable.
Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn) are well anchored with Pluto in the heart of Capricorn. The sun and Venus in Capricorn give you extra authority in career and public realms. Make great progress here. Mars is retrograde from March into July, starting in Aquarius and ending in Capricorn. You may rethink some lines of action, but by the end you'll be well organized and eager to move ahead. Saturn is home in early Capricorn all year long. Rash decisions or social missteps should be few and far between. Make great practical use of every single day.
Air signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) get the jump on everyone with the moon in Gemini as 2018 begins. You'll be fully engaged and involved with scores of issues, groups, and inspiring individuals. A solar eclipse in Aquarius in February empowers your public involvement. A lunar eclipse in July (with an Aquarius full moon) punches up your emotional commitments. The lunar south node in Aquarius lets you draw on successful habits from the past. In November, Venus concludes its retrograde period, so watch for progress in any stalled romance.
Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) maintain high ideals with Neptune seated in Pisces. The powerful Mars/Jupiter conjunction in Scorpio ushers in 2018 and assures that those ideals are achievable and worth the struggle. In October, Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio and tones down any extreme emotions. Your sensitive (and psychic) outlook will be the voice of reason all year long.
In numerology, 2018 is the big number two. It is more than challenge or conflict. It is also the creation of material reality. To make fabric, you need the warp and the weft. To get anywhere, you need to pass through a crossroads. Be intrepid, pragmatic, and smart. The year gives you all these qualities in abundance, plus some!
Black Arowana
Black Arowana are native to both black and white water floodplains of the Amazon drainage basin (Rio Negro) in South America and can usually be found thriving in still to calm, acidic waters with plenty of vegetation. They are very similar to the Silver Arowana aside from coloration, attitude, a very high resistance to "drop-eye", and that they are a slimmer fish in relation to body depth (it's also believed that they can survive a colder temperature threshold than Silver Arowana).
Source:Aquariumdomain
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
6 myths about keeping an aquarium
In fact there are myths surrounding this hobby and believing in these can ruin your interest in this wonderful hobby.
The few myths that will be busted are as follows:
1. Maintaining a fish tank is very expensive
This is absolutely untrue. In fact the bigger the aquarium, the easier it is to maintain. Fresh water fish are very easy to maintain and cost effective. The fresh water fish are hardy and can easily adapt to new surroundings. The only possible expenses that come with maintaining a basic fresh water tank is the fish food, filtration and sufficient lighting. These costs are low and maintaining the aquarium becomes easier with these infrastructure.
2. The water in the tank has to be changed everyday
This is dangerously wrong and following this can actually kill your fish. The thumb rule is to never change the water completely. Water change ideally should be only 10-20 per cent every week. If you have a filtration system, then even a month's gap can be managed before changing 30-50 per cent water. The bacteria in the water helps the fish survive and changing the water completely may be harmful.
3. Catfish aka Sucker fish keeps the tank clean
Catfish are not hunters. They do not eat the feces of fish. It is actually unhealthy for any fish to do so. If there is algae, it needs to be scrubbed out. No fish can keep your tank clear and clean. It is highly unlikely that a catfish will keep your tank clean.
4. Small tanks should be for beginnersFalse. If you are starting out with this hobby, never go in for a small tank. Small tanks are very difficult to maintain. Big tanks are very easy to maintain and the mortality rate of the fish are also low. Keeping fish (especially Goldfish) in a fish bowl is a very bad idea. The fish have very little space to move around and can die easily.
5. Over-populating your tank is harmful
This is sadly, another myth. Fish need sufficient oxygen to breath, or they can suffocate in the tank. They also need to have their waste diluted and processed before they poison themselves with it. A fixed amount of water has a fixed capacity to handle these two requirements and only water change periodically is good enough for your tank.
6. Destroying the natural environment
Having a healthy fish tank is easy. All it needs is water change once or twice a month. Fishes are happier and stay healthy that way. If the water conditions are good, nothing more is needed.
20 Interesting and Fun Facts About the Chihuahua Dog
1) The Chihuahua is in the toy breed group and its classification is a lapdog, companion.
2) It has now been proven via DNA evidence that the Chihuahua originated from the ancient Techichi dogs of Mexico.
3) This breed got its name from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, thought to be the major border crossing when this dog was brought into the United States.
4) Litter size can range quite a bit and in rare cases a Chi can have 6 pups; however, the average sized litter is 1-3 puppies.
5) This breed has more Cesarean sections than any other due to the Chihuahua newborn's extremely large head in relation to his body and the narrow width of most female dams.
6) According to a 20 year long study by the University of Georgia, the 3 top leading causes of death for the Chihuahua breed are - in order - cardiovascular disease, trauma and infection.
Photo courtesy of Jane Mongold of Chihuahuas Heaven
7) Each major kennel club around the world has its own standards in regard to size, however most state that he Chihuahua should be 6 pounds ( 2.7 kg) and under.
8) The Chihuahua is in fact the smallest of all purebred dogs; though there have been other breeds to set size records. As of 2014, a Chihuahua named Milly - 3.8 inches tall (9.65 cm) - was officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. (Dogs qualify due to height, not weight).
Milly is a chocolate Chihuahua with very minor tan and white spotting. At the age of 2 years old, she weighed approximately 1 pound (.45 kg). She took the place of Boo Boo, a long haired Chihuahua that stood at 4 inches (10.16 cm).
9) Since this breed is so tiny, a miniature or teacup Chihuahua is a redundant term. They are all 'teacup' sized; though this terminology is a marketing term and not an official canine classification.
10) There are two official variety of Chihuahuas, the smooth coat (short coat) and the long coat (long haired). Both are types of the one breed.
11) Life expectancy is 14 to 18 years, which is considered a long life span for canines.
12) Though some are shy and others may tend to be nervous, the Chihuahua makes an exceptional family pet in households that can offer enough care and attention. He is one of the most popular toy breeds in the U.S, UK and Canada.
13) This is a very friendly breeds. Chihuahuas and cats generally get along very well. They also do well with other dogs if introduced at a young age and with children. Young toddlers should be taught proper handling techniques and watched closely.
Photo courtesy of Candy and Dale of Candy O' Farm Chihuahuas
14) A Chihuahua puppy is born with a molera, which is a soft spot on the top of the skull where the bones have not yet fused together (similar to human babies). It remains for about half for all Chihuahuas. The breed standard does not have a preference for this.
15) The Chihuahua is one of the breeds that can be found in a huge range of colors. Chi can be solid, two-toned or hold 3 colors in the coat. They may have markings and/or a mask.
16) While there are both deerhead and applehead Chihuahua dogs, only the apple head recognized in the breed standard.
17) The unofficial nickname of this breed is Chi.
18) It is not uncommon for a Chihuahua to suffer from phobias, such as being home alone (separation anxiety) fear of traffic and being afraid of unknown dogs.
19) This breed is very active for its size. A Chihuahua is often hyper and very enthusiastic to play. While he should not be over exercised, a Chihuahua does need one to two walks per day, with a duration of 20 to 30 minutes to maintain good health and release pent up energy.
20) The Chihuahua is considered to be a light to moderate shedder. A long haired Chi will not shed any more than a short coat. Both need routine grooming to pull out dead hairs from the coat. The shedding season is twice per year and will be more noticeable for those that reside in locations that experience all four seasons. Sheds will be notable in the spring and fall. Females may blow the coat after a heat cycle finishes.
Source:petchidog
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