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Caring for Goldfish | Aquarium Maintenance and Pet Care

Brian263 — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:05:25 -0500

Many people think that goldfish are excellent pets for someone who doesn't want to invest much in pet care and has no interest in owning a pet for a long period of time. Both the lifespan of your goldfish and the level of attachment formed between the two of you depend upon how much care you provide and whether or not you know the proper ways for how to care for goldfish. Goldfish aren't necessarily short-lived. In fact, if cared for properly, your goldfish could live for a decade or even far longer (one goldfish was reported to have lived for 43 years!). Learn how to take care of goldfish to ensure that your goldfish enjoys a long and happy life.

How To Move an Aquarium

Jerome163 — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 21:38:00 -0500

So you've spent considerable time and money, not to mention heart and soul, to create a pleasant aquatic environment for your aquarium fish. What happens to the aquarium when it's time to move? Careful planning is the key to success in moving an aquarium. Following these simple steps will give your fish the best chance of arriving safely in their new environment.

How To Buy a Wall Mounted Aquarium

Matt303 — Wed, 24 May 2006 13:39:00 -0500

A wall-mounted aquarium can be very elegant and dramatic. Some of them can be mounted within a wall in such a way that the aquarium can be viewed from two rooms. Because they are so dramatic and can often be viewed from two rooms, prices tend to be considerably higher than for a conventional aqaurium. Additionally, the installation of a wall mounted aquarium may require the services of a professional carpenter. And, maintenance tasks may be a bit more awkward due to the confined space.

Assess the site for your new wall mounted aquarium. You may need to hire a professional to help determine if there are pipes, electrical wiring or air ducts in the wall you intend to use.
Locate the studs and determine if the wall is a load bearing wall. Again you may need to get a professional assessment, especially for larger aquariums.

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