Our Hobbies: May 2012

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

How to Fix Cloudy Aquarium Water

They have some goldfish, but the water seems to be getting cloudier and cloudier. Why is that? And how can you fix it?

Learn more about your aquarium. There are three common types of murky water: white, green and yellow. Determine what kind of affects your tank and go from there.

If it is white turbidity is likely to be caused by a bacteria bloom. This is particularly common in new tanks. Most often, once the cycles of tanks, will clarify the turbidity of itself. At the same time, help change the water, the water is clear. If you have a new tank, water changes 15% until your tank cycles.

If the water is green, is likely to be an algal bloom. This is the result of excess nutrients in the water. It will not hurt the fish, but can be unsightly. Reduce power consumption and increase water changes until clear. You can also leave the lights off for a few days to kill the algae.

For cloudy water yellow, the cause could be fish waste, tannins from driftwood, or decaying plant matter. If it is fish waste, vacuum the gravel more often. New publications of driftwood tannins that water color. This should disappear in a few months. Also, remove any dead plant material in your tank.

Lesson 5 – Depth of Field

Depth of field - sometimes called depth of field (even though it has a meaning different technique - some people use that term) - is an area that many photographers feel some confusion.

By changing the aperture of the lens, one can use the resulting image will have more of the image in focus near to far or you can limit the image at the focus of a place.
In ƒ1.8, is the focal point with a lot of things defined before and behind the subject is further away from the softer look on the object they are. This is a very nice way to call attention to the subject.
In ƒ22 will focus seem to be very close to the camera focuses on the almost endless. This is great for a sense of place that you shot the photo, or how many people in the image and keep clearly in focus.

However, there are limits to how it will appear in the final image.

Exercise: Find a subject / object, which will still be in a place or for a few minutes. Stand about 2 meters from the subject and focus on it. Make your ƒstop to 1.8 (or as close as possible to light in the base) and get the shutter speed to achieve the correct exposure for your meter. You can set the camera to Priority (AV Mode) and let the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed. You should put a 50 mm lens or a zoom lens of 50 mm.

Put your ƒstop to 16 and the shutter button switch as needed.

Go back about 10 meters away from the subject and then make the settings above - then at first in the ƒ1.8 ƒ16.

To really drive this exercise, try the above steps with different lenses or at different lengths, if you have a zoom lens - i.e. Try it at 35 mm and 200 mm, or what is your zoom lens.

PS - A related issue is Bokeh is a Japanese word from a "Boke" which more or less mist or means adopted. When a photographer, said that a picture is "good bokeh" that the elimination of the focal points of a uniform quality means. Different lens and camera combination of different qualities of bokeh.

Friday, May 25, 2012

How To Select Food for Fish?

Choosing the right foods for fish is an important factor in maintaining health and longevity of your pet. Although there is no food that is good for the fish if you follow these four basic steps, it will not go wrong.

Type Diet
Owners of fish, often do not consider, or even know the type of diet that is born of a fish to eat. A cow teeth and digestive system of grazing on grass, while the teeth of a lion and the digestive system to meat consumption. Similarly, different fish are made to eat different food types. Do some research on the fish and determine what kind of food to the fish (omnivores, herbivores, carnivores or) is. Certain species of fish have very specific nutritional needs, such as newly hatched fry have.

Where and when
Get to eat when and where the fish prefer. Although many fish to eat in the water, some wandering on the ground. Similarly, although most fish feed during the day, some eat only at night. For bottom feeders, you should choose some food that sinks. The investor must be fed at night after the lights are off.

The diversity of flavors
Regardless of what type of food you eat fish, it is important to vary the diet to ensure a balanced diet. A combination of dry foods and fresh and frozen / live will ensure a well balanced diet.

Keep It Fresh
Food for the fish do not usually have an expiration date, but have a relatively short shelf life. Flakes of losing much of its nutritional value in less than a month, so buy only what is used in a few weeks. Vitamins and nutrient deficiency is a major factor in the production of fish susceptible to disease.

If you need help, and calling the choice of food is best for you, I have written extensive list of my best personal choices. You can easily find on the right side can be found in Top Picks heading. Good luck, happy and feeding area for fish.

Lesson 4 – Exposure: Low Key

This is the opposite of the previous lesson. A low profile picture is pretty much black on black, or at least very dark to dark. This type of photo may be a feeling of intimacy and anticipation, sadness / or severity. Maybe you have a face or object with a rim of light in a silhouette, but dark on the side toward the camera and the dark background.

The problem with obscure recordings in the dark is that the camera will attempt to increase the image makes the image look washed out and shine to gray.

For this recording, you need a dark cloth, preferably black, and an object that is dark or has some dark tones in it. You could take a picture of a person with dark hair wearing dark clothing against a dark background or black for a low-key portrait.

Note: Recording of an object or a person who is very bright or white against black has a different effect and is not really a "low key", although it may be shocking picture anyway.

Exercise: First, take a picture of what you say is the correct camera exposure. A few meters from the camera will make the scene well. Now, take a meter reading in a little dark / black, the incident light and close the opening of two stops (i.e when do you want to go to ƒ1.8 ƒ4.)

Compare the two images and see what he did.

Lesson 3 – Exposure: High Key

A picture is essentially high-key white on white. This style of photography gives an impression of lightness and clarity. Typically what happens is the camera wants to make the white of the photo - no dark areas to "balance" of the exhibition - too dark. So you know has turned gray. You may have seen, especially when shooting a snowy field on a gray day. However, to expose high key is quite simple.With a camera in meters, you can measure the light hitting a white area and two open cases such as changing the opening to ƒ11 ƒ5.6.
Exercise: Put a large sheet of white paper or white cloth on a table near a large window to the north, lay an egg in the middle. Take a picture with exposure in the camera meter suggests. You may need to use a tripod the camera does not shake when the shutter speed is too slow.
Described in the top of this page - meter next to a white surface and open two stops. Compare photos.
This can be good for other scenarios, the exhibition is a delicate thing - like weddings where the bride wears white and the groom is black. Winds often with the dress no detail is blown into the clothing. By measurement of the dress and the development of two stations, you can prevent this.
You can also use a handheld device, the light strikes the subject, the more accurate than the value measured in camera meters.
Note: Please note that some digital cameras built exposure to avoid overexposure. If the exposure is too much to do could be "blown" and details are lost int the brightest areas of the image. By artificially "darkening" of the image, the camera manufacturers try to ensure that risks are not too bright. This does not affect all cameras, but it seems to be the case for some. This means that exposure in Class 2, 3 and 4 may require somewhat higher than suggested in the lesson. Maybe you use the method "on the right side to expose."

Lesson 2 – Exposure (Basic)

Note: Completion of this lesson requires a camera with manual exposure capability.

What is the correct exposure? This is not complicated, but the exposure you need to make a choice. Disclosure select determines how the picture looks. However, we will start with a basic understanding and working from there.

The exhibition consists of four factors:

1 - how much light is in front of you - this can be modified by light or flash,
2 - also known as ISO (remember, I use the word "movie", which the media used for image capture, purchase, if the digital camera sensor or film really) - the sensitivity of the film is given
3 - The amount of light passing through the lens - the opening of the call
4 - how many are present in the film - called the shutter speed.

For a little more about how this works, see the camera Basic page.
Currently, we use an average exposure of an average scene.
If you do not have a built-in camera meters - that's really old. But that's okay. You have to buy a PDA. If you have an SLR or advanced point and shoot digital cameras have to spend some time with the manual to figure out how to "histogram" that graphically displays the amount of light exposure.

First exercise - set the ISO to 100, set the camera shutter ƒ16 and 1/125th of a second. (Some digital cameras are limited to ISO 200 - which means you have to reduce their exposure to a stop, i.e. using 1/250th instead of 1/125th of a second) With this setting, the camera for a sunny day, the sun sets behind you and pushes it all - you have a well exposed image. This is called "Sol 16" rule.

To make your creative life interesting, and your photography, you can change the setting and still get the same exposure. These exposures are equivalent: Try going ƒ11 at 1/250th of a second. Push it a little further on ƒ8 at 1/500th of a second. These are all the same, because the exposure meets the same total amount of light the film.
Of course you're not always going to shoot with the sun behind you on a sunny day. For other situations, you need to be able to figure out your exposure to one meter. This can be held in the camera or hand.
Looking at each scene, the meter will give you a proposal to use that exposure. Most of the time this is pretty accurate.
Use the meter, take a reading from the somewhat mixed shades in the shade on a sunny day - you will find the exposure is two or three stops slower than the "Sunny 16".

The second exerciseOne of the best things to do for more accurate exposure meter of light falling on a particular subject you're shooting. Find a place where there is a small area of light, such as a gap in the wall, light coming directly through the window, etc. Take a picture from far away you get a lot of shadow area. You will probably find the site too bright light in the picture. Go directly to the patch of light and see what device you use you there. Then go back to where you take a picture of - and with camera in hand - to set the exposure that has been requested.

You can also use your hands to help determine the impact in different situations. First - on a sunny day, do f16 rule, setting the camera at F16 1/125 second. Keep your hand on the sun, and it is meter. You may have noticed meter says you have to change the exposure. Note how many yards says hands off with f16 rule and have it in mind. Assume the counter said that you must expose your hand at f22. This is one stop darker than they actually need. Now go into the shadows and yards of your hand. If he says, f11, you know that this is one stop too dark to set the camera to f8.

Knowing that your hand for the exhibition can help you create exposure in most cases - just make sure that your hand is in the same light as the object you're shooting.

Slightly more accurate way to make the exposition to buy a "18 percent gray card." Most camera stores and photo departments should be these. To use it, just put it next to the subject you're shooting, and the meter from him. If you have more than a practical approach to this issue - to install a card in the same light as the subject again and meter of the map.
The third exercise - or 18 percent gray card or by hand as described above, the meter in dark shade and determine exposure.
Last comments - meter is very easy to get your exposure, but it has limitations. As mentioned earlier, the counter said that the world at 18 percent gray. Most of the world like a 18 percent gray, but not all.

See what you shoot. If it is black (or very dark), your meter will try to make it gray - and make the exposure is too bright. Conversely, if you object white, the counter will try to make it darker - or 18 percent gray.
There are two classes at a high key and low key pictures to help you cope more extreme situations.
Note: Keep in mind that some digital cameras have exposure constructed to prevent overcharging. If the exposure is too bright points can be "blown away" and the detail is lost in the bright parts of the image. Artificially "eclipse" image, the camera manufacturers try to make sure that the effect is not too bright. This does not affect all cameras, but it seems that if some of them. This means that the effect should be in 2 classes, 3 and 4 may be slightly higher than suggested in the lessons. You can use the "put right" method.

Lesson 1 – Intent

Why do you want to take pictures? You may want to share with others how they see the world around you, you can document your life and the lives of the people you love, you may have a desire to create images that blow away from the others. There are many good reasons to get into photography and so it is well for you.
I put this section because when I first learned photography - the second was the first technique and art. This is a time honored way to learn photography. But now that I did 30 years ago I think it was a way to re-learn photography.
Photography is an art and you are the artist. If you're thinking that could never be an artist that I have good news for you - they already are. Only the time to read this page you showed to have the desire to do pictures that you like and can influence others - this is art.

Now comes the fun part - think about why you want to take pictures. Write a list of:

1- Things such as photography. Love time to view the images in print or on screen? This is a challenge to make the image? It is to share pictures with your friends? These are memories that you get when you look at the pictures later? Whatever you like to take photos, write it down.
2- What do you want to achieve with photography. Do you want to remember that children are like at every stage of their development? Do you like flowers or architecture or to the mountains and wants to prove it? Do you want to show the human condition? Want to start a career in photography? Write down what you want your photos done.
3- What subjects you want to shoot. Flowers, dogs, children, models, food, human feet, whatever. Save the stuff you'll get your attention or make you wish you had a camera when you see it.
4- How do you feel about these issues. Do you love to hate, to feel afraid of him, laugh with him, that was yours? This is really the most important part of the lesson. Once you understand how you feel about something, you'll find photography improves automatically.

Now grab a pen and start writing. When you are ready to put it on the wall, throw in your camera bag or put it somewhere you can easily browse. Add or change as you grow as a photographer. But if you have a list, you have the perfect tool to make our photography better.
You will notice a link in the upper right corner of the book "drawing on the artist in" Betty Edwards. I recommend this book to learn about bringing out your inner artist - it's very, very good book that taught me a lot.

Photography

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Tell us about your hobby

LET'S TALK

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY

(( Let's talk about our hobbies and share our own pleasure and benefit ))

Choosing a pump & Filter

Choosing a pump

Is a small device acts to remove electricity to the compressed air through the different types located in the middle of the basin and is connected to the pump through the hose which leads to wear of carbon dioxide and various gases, and waste from the bottom to the surface, and oxygen from the versa surface to the bottom, in addition to the distribution of heat and agitation of the water using the primary filter.

Filter

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Help change the water frequently when it comes to keeping water clean, but the filter will make your job easy, hold filter 24 hours a day and purifies the water in the pool remove harmful chemicals and residues, has also made progress in modern filters easier to maintain than ever before. Suggest to finance external filter, because it is not running anywhere in the pelvis, simple to maintain, and because the current that causes him into the water help to add more oxygen to the fish.

Covers & Lighting

Covers

We agree that it covers most basins of different size, if not Used cloth, evaporation would be a problem. As the water evaporates, the less the concentration of dissolved metals.

Cover to keep the mirror directly in the water closer to the temperature of the water, and limit the damage Temperature increases up to a maximum efficiency of the heater. We do not use fish from jumping out of the pelvis ((to be aesthetic and a wooden cover of a secret, or a plastic cover)).

Lighting

There are different types and wide range of fluorescent lamps (neon), which sends light waves of different chains, some of them will promote the growth of plants, including mosses. If you choose not to grow live plants, bulbs are useful to highlight the colors of the thickness of the basin and then to promote the growth of the Plant. Power consumption necessary for the growth of a plant dependent on the size of the tank top, in general 1.5 watts per gallon of water to a vessel, which requires 30 gallons of 40 Watts bulbs, or a pair of 20-watt lamp.

The amount of light required for the average thickness of the basin between 8 and 10 hours, of course, will be allowed to see the best and most beautiful of the pool, remember that gas lamps can heat the water basin, which is the temperature change and pelvic health problems for fish.

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Base thickness of the aquarium

The base of the aquarium should be strong To pick and carefully balanced to prevent the weight of the transfer once the aquarium is filled with water. Each liter of water is equal to almost kg Add to that the weight of the basin and equipment.

Aquarium Rules that is constructed from metal, wood or acrylic is available in a wide variety of styles. Now the base can buy wooden furniture that fit in your room, or black lacquered furniture in the office. On the basis of which include drawers under the aquarium equipment Hide function as filters and accessories, and can be used for storage of the same.

* Remember that it should not move a tank full, or place the holder of a weak or not because it causes the level of damage and losses in the tank.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

freshwater aquariums for beginners

These are freshwater tropical fish proven to be resilient, unpretentious, and well suited for the beginning hobbyist. To ensure compatibility for successful aquarium.

FIRST.....Purchase of the first basin & Materials is the beginning of fun for the exercise of pelvic hobby can be rectangle, is optimized and recommended especially to buy glass bowl, because it is very strong and plastic basins acceptable but not recommended because it loses its clarity, after a short time, but be sure to purchase a pool of medium ((60 * 30 * 30/90 * 38 * 38/120 * 38 * 30)) must be of the size pan lid, preferably glass so to avoid undermining the fish jump and the protection against pollution of the basin of Foreign Affairs and reduces the rate of evaporation is not responsible for tampering with the children and should be the ideal place to dock situation to be able to live with it and I know that the shape of the basin to be implemented by your character will be completely and it is important before entering the hobby of identifying many of the existing information on the sites.

Fish Aquariums

Looking to start a new freshwater aquarium? Do you have questions about maintenance aquarium? If you need help choosing the right fish, collecting a good pump or cleaning the freshwater tank, our writers freshwater aquarium can answer your questions.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Dogs

Dogs

The articles you can find here include tips on dog behavior and training, what breed of dog to pick, and the best toys for entertaining your pet. Experienced dog owners write about what works top for their dogs, which hotel for dogs has given best service, how to carry on with training for guard dogs, and more of that's. You will find the best grooming tools and how to use them effectively. Non-veterinary recommendations about how to keep your dog hale and hearty and safe are provided by group who know from first-hand experience. You will also discover what brands of dog food are healthiest, tastiest and give the best value for the money; and how to get big deals on chew toys, treats and supplements for older dogs or dogs with health issues - it's all here.

And, if you haven't found the pooch that's stolen your heart yet, find out the specifics of the different breeds and the reason might be appropriate or inappropriate for your particular situation. Read articles from people who breed dogs, raise them, adopt them and care for them. Learn about the traits of each breed and which environment that breed will be happiest in. It's very important when choosing a dog to add to your life that you consider your surroundings, your family members, your activity level and your experience with dogs, which most people don't ordinarily consider, but you can begin your research here.

How To Train a Dog Fast

How To Train a Dog Fast

The fastest and easiest way to be perfectly behaved companion dog is to buy a stuffed toy. What? You do not like that answer? So what do you want? Nothing worth while comes "quickly and easily."

If you jumped look at this page because you thought that I would tell you how to teach your dog to be a perfect companion in five minutes, and then we talk. If you do not want plain talk from the heart, then you're in the wrong place. My goal here is to save the life of your dog. If I can do that then it is worth risking hurting your feelings. It's going to be rough because I care about. Oh and if you got here via a search engine, I did not intend it that way, I just forgot how they work and it is not blocked by them. So if you're sensitive souls May just want to quit while you're ahead. Hm, now and beyond:

If you want someone to tell you a quick and simple way to train your dog, then you need to rethink your decision to be a dog owner. Dog ownership is a big responsibility and there is nothing simple and quick about it. The only fair thing to do is to confront their assumptions and illusions. If you are not prepared for it, then you need to rethink your decision to have a dog. OK, let's talk.

If you have a general idea and are ready to devote time and energy to have a wonderful relationship with your dog, then search for all sites dog training or behavior. Otherwise, let's see if I can convince you that you need not spend time and energy to make your dog a wonderful friend and companion, or you need to consider finding a home for the dog more carefully. I digress a bit, because I want to hit on some things that arise from time to time and I do not quite understand how to fit them in.

Dog ownership is a responsibility.

If you have a dog "for children", then think about what you are going to teach them. You will teach them to look for quick answers and give up if you do not find them? Or will you teach them that it takes a good job to have good results. You will teach them responsibility means toughing it when things go wrong, or something that requires effort to just give up? You will teach them that friendship takes work, or if you do not have instant rapport and understanding that you should get rid of his friend.

Please make no mistake about how to find your dog a new home. Some lucky dogs to find new homes. I've got both of mine from a shelter. Still many very fine dogs die every day in shelters. This includes both the mixed and pure. Large mixed breeds die more often. A lot of teenagers or young dogs end up in shelters because people could not give them the necessary basic training, and do not have the patience to put up with teenage antics.
A dog is a pack animal. He prefers to stay with his companions. Many people think the dog wants to be outside in the backyard. While some dogs can, and some will accept it, most dogs want to be with his people. When people leave their dogs outside or just the dog is at high risk. The risk is that the dog will become a nuisance and eventually end up in a shelter. A dog will do anything just to relieve that stress. Typically they will bark, howl, dig, or become destructive. They can bite people who do visit them, thus causing fewer visits. This biting behavior is often due to frustration of being kept separate fellowship.

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You can successfully keep outdoor dog, but if you read this to learn the quick and easy to train dog I highly doubt that you will spend the necessary time. If you are not allowing dogs in the house, then you should take time to socialize. It is time that you and the dog interact. It should last one to two hours, preferably more. It should include daily preparation of the dog. Go over it with both brush and comb from head to toe. Inspect the feet, fingers, teeth and ears. Do this to keep the dog used to it. Rub all over the dog. Play with the dog. Play fetch, or teach him tricks. Make it fun. Then throw in ten or fifteen minutes of training "come" "sit" "down" "stay." Keep it light and happy. Feed the supper of the dog as treats during this time.

If you have a dog "for protection", then realize the enormous responsibility you have. Your dog should be safe to have around. In most states it is not "strict liability" for dog bites. This means that you are financially responsible for a dog bite, even if you did not know that the dog bite. This means that you are responsible, even if the dog accidentally escaped. And if you did something to increase the likelihood that the dog will bite, then in many states can be held criminally liable.

In most states, you will be liable if your dog bites a casual intruder. You can use reasonable force to repel an invader. In most states inflict puncture wounds on a casual intruder is considered excessive use of force.What kinds of things increase the likelihood of a dog bite? Leaving a dog tied in a yard, allowing unsupervised access to a fenced area that fronts on a public street or other place where people spend, not to teach the dog to tolerate being treated (especially around food), and Of course, shaking the dog or encouraging him to become aggressive. Most dogs can protect the house very well with what is being taught to be aggressive. More importantly an untrained dog is highly likely to bite a person who has done nothing wrong. Teaching your dog to be polite and tolerant of other people does not interfere with the ability of the dog to protect him. Actually you are more likely to have the dog back if you can trust him around strangers.Teaching a dog to be a good companion takes time and effort. People are not born educated, honest, considerate and well behaved. Parents teach children. We can all see the results of children who have not had proper parents. Dogs are not much different. In order to have a great companion dog and the dog should be around enough people who do not have much opportunity to interact with people. During this interaction, there will be love and affection, but there will also be instruction in socially acceptable behavior polite.

Patience, persistence and consistency are the most important concepts in any type of education. Once you have committed to responsible dog ownership you can begin to explore getting the skills you need. Ideally you will have a class. Taking a class is much more productive than training by yourself. Try something new is always much easier when you have a qualified coach available. A class helps to discipline and focus your training time. If you can not find time for a class you will find it very difficult to make time for proper training. You can learn the basics of dog training, but there is no one right way to teach your dog to do a specific thing. Classes are more flexible than books and videos on fitness for you and your dog.There are a lot of good books out there to help you learn and understand your dog. I recommend you go to the library and explore books by Brian Kilcommons, Carol Benjamin and Ian Dunbar. There are a lot of other good books too, but it is a good place to start finding books that will suit your needs. Once you find a book you like, you can buy it so you can update your reading of it at the time.

If you have a general idea and are ready to devote time and energy to have a wonderful relationship with your dog, then look at some sites dog training. If I still have not convinced you to take the time to train your dog and socialize, so please find a good home for the dog.When I sent this text to someone he asked me if I was getting bitter. The answer is yes, but I hope it is not permanent, so I told him why I wrote this.

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