15 pack of Live Large Bullfrog Tadpoles for fish tank, koi pond or aquarium Image 15 pack of Live Large Bullfrog Tadpoles for fish tank, koi pond or aquariumWhen I first heard about using goldfish in water troughs for mosquito control I assumed it was just a novelty. After all, how could a few tiny fish make a difference? Well I'm here to tell you THEY DO! And they don't require any extra care. It almost sounds too easy, doesn't it? How Does it Work? Female mosquitoes like to lay their eggs (about 100 to 300 at a time) in a dark spot in still water. The eggs then float on the surface of the water for about 48 hours before hatching into larva. will live in the water for about 10 days eating tiny plants and animals. then changes into a pupa that floats on the surface of the water for about two days before the adult mosquito emerges.  If fish aren't your thing try these Mosquito Dunks. They're organic, pet safe and last for about a month. Always available at Carine are a wide range of cold water fish and amphibians for indoor cold water tanks or outdoor ponds.

Our cold water fish varieties include Fancy Goldfish and Hardy Goldfish, minnows and Paradise Fish. Black, white and gold axolotyls make great starter pets for kids. Axolotyls are hardy active and intersting pets to keep. At Carine we stock everything you need for keeping cold water fish. fish tank wood prepareOur range of cold water fish care products from quality manufacturers will keep your fish, tank or pond in top condition.fish tank low ph level Talk to our fish experts. live fish tank plants for saleWith years of experience in keeping fish, we are keen to help our customers get the most from their aquariums and ponds.best fish tanks ever

Why not ask our expert team for advice on how to care for and best display your fish and aquarium? Goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus) Max Size:48cm Temp: 10°C - 25°C pH:6.0 – 8.0 The common goldfish has been kept in captivity for over 2000 years and many colour and form variations have been bred. best gravel for fish tankGoldfish are best suited to outdoor life in a pond, however if kept inside need around 75L per fish to reach adulthood comfortably, it is a myth that fish only grow as large as the tank they are in, in reality their growth is only stunted by poor water quality. the best fish tank filterGoldfish can live for 50 years in captivity and are highly intelligent and personable. Although often marketed as a good fish for beginners, they really need a bit of basic knowledge and special care to thrive.

For a coldwater tank a beginner would be better off with paradise fish or White Cloud Mountain Minnows. Goldfish are generally separated into Hardy and Fancy Varieties, Hardy varieties have a longer body and are faster swimmers. They also tend to grow larger, are less prone to genetic disorders and are the best choice for outdoor ponds. Fancy varieties have a shorter ‘Egg’ shaped body. They are more suited to aquariums as they are normally smaller growing, slower swimming fish that do not handle colder temperatures as well. We stock a range of different varieties of Goldfish suitable for both indoor and outdoor situations. The most common variety of Goldfish with a longer body and long flowing fins. Good for outdoor ponds, fast swimming and hardy suitable for colder areas. A natural colour form of the Comet Goldfish, long bodied with longer finnage. Good for outdoor ponds and larger aquariums, fast swimming and hardy suitable for colder areas. May change colour to red after several years in an outdoor setting.

Fancy variety, short bodied so is a slower swimmer, also grows to a smaller adult size. Good for protected outdoor ponds and for aquariums. Available in a range of colours including Red, White, Calico, Chocolate and mixed. Short bodied fish with a long fan tail and ‘Globe’ eyes and rich black colouring that gets darker with age. Really only suitable for aquaria as harder to see in a pond situation. Best kept with similar slower moving varieties of goldfish such as other Globe Eyes or lion head types. Short bodied fish with protruding eyes, these fish are a popular choice for aquaria as they are smaller growing and slower swimming. Best kept with other slower swimming fish. Longer bodied ‘Hardy’ type fish that has a marbled black, red, blue and white colouring. Best Suited to ponds but happy in longer tanks that allow them a good amount of swimming room. Short bodied fish with no dorsal fin, wide spread fan tail and very large head. The Lionhead develops a large growth on its head as it gets older known as a ‘Wen’.

It is an extremely slow and ungainly swimmer so is really only suitable for indoor aquariums. A short bodied Fantail type that has a head development called a Wen on its forehead. The most famous variety is the Red Cap Oranda which sports a bright red Wen on a white body. Best kept in Large indoor aquariums. Due to the highly selective nature of goldfish breeding there is always a large amount of fish that do not show the required characteristics for a specific type, yet in their own right are very nice fish. These get sold on as Nymphs. And depending on characteristics are suitable for a range of habitats. Max Size:30cm Temp:5°C - 20°C pH:6.5 – 8.0 A type of salamander that rarely (and shouldn’t be) turns into the adult form. Friendly, (possibly)intelligent and interesting creatures that make a good first aquatic pet as they have few specialist requirements. Available in a range of colours including White, Gold and Green. Easily hand fed and inquisitive animals that will become part of the family very quickly.

Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis) Max Size: 10cm Temp:14°C - 28°C pH:6.0 – 8.0 Extremely hardy interesting fish suitable for Cold water tanks or even in sheltered outdoor ponds. Does best in slightly warmer water around 20⁰C. Needs access to air as it can breath air through a special organ called a labyrinth. Can be aggressive so should be kept on its own or in groups of at least 5 in a well planted environment. White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanicthys albonubes) Max Size: 4cm Temp:14°C - 22°C pH:6.0 – 8.0 Stunning small fish suitable for a small coldwater setup. Is a bit too small to be kept with medium or larger goldfish but does well in some tanks. Very hardy, peaceful and attractive fish great for beginner aquarium keepers. Likes to be kept in a school of at least 5. Long Fin White Cloud Minnow (Tanicthys albonubes) Long finned variety of the common White Cloud Mountain Minnow. Suitable for a small coldwater setup. Likes to be kept in a school of at least 5.