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Beta fish, goldfish, exotic fish. Saltwater vs. freshwater aquariums. There's a lot to consider when it comes to pet fish. Let our experts advise you.

How To Take Care of a Betta Fish

 
 
 
 
 
October 12, 2008
By Edward Gonsalves
Betta fish are also known as Siamese fighting fish. These vibrant and interactive fish can be a great choice for a pet if you prefer the low maintenance type. Bring home your new...

How To Start a Koi Pond

 
 
 
 
 
October 9, 2008
By shelly seigler
A koi pond requires space, a financial investment and regular care and maintenance.  If done correctly, a koi pond adds beauty and ambiance to your outdoor living space.

How To Set Up a Salt Water Fish Tank

 
 
 
 
 
August 13, 2008
By Collin Walker
Setting up and maintaining a saltwater aquarium is far more challenging than a freshwater aquarium. Saltwater tanks, supplies and fish are expensive and require time and patience...

How To Identify and Treat Freshwater Fish Diseases

 
 
 
 
 
December 13, 2007
By Cesar Augusto Miranda Matiusso

How To Clean the Water of Your Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
December 7, 2007
By Cesar Augusto Miranda Matiusso
To maintain a high quality water for your fish, it is important to renew it partially on a regular basis. Learn how to do this the right way with the minor risk to your fish and...

How To Decide What Pet Is Right For You

 
 
 
 
 
November 27, 2007
By Jessica Green
Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide...

How To Give a Pet as a Gift

 
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2007
By Jessica Green
Advice about purchasing a pet as a gift for the holidays.

How To Take Care of Goldfish

 
 
 
 
 
July 18, 2007
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By Brian McDonald
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...

How To Cope with the Loss of a Pet

 
 
 
 
 
January 16, 2007
By Staff Writer
There's no easy way to cope with the loss of a pet, nor should you try to bypass the natural grieving process. Always remember, you're not alone. Everyone who's ever...

How To Buy Freshwater Fish

 
 
 
 
 
November 25, 2006
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By Casey Nicholson
Buying healthy and beautiful freshwater fish is the key to having a beautiful aquarium. It is not a complicated process, but it is one that takes much care. There are a few easy...

How To Buy and Use an Aquarium Pump: Water Pumps

 
 
 
 
 
November 16, 2006
By Staff Writer
Anybody want to go for a swim in a pond of stagnant, sludgy water? No? Why, then, would we expect our fish to be happy in a tank with poor water circulation? Like its cousin...

How To Buy and Use an Aquarium Pump: Air Pumps

 
 
 
 
 
November 16, 2006
By Staff Writer
Air pumps are one form of aquarium pump. They most common use in the past was to provide the power for under-gravel filtration, but the popularity of that filtration method has...

How To Buy Aquarium Decorations

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2006
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By Casey Nicholson
Aquarium decorations are part of what makes owning an aquarium fun, aside from the fish of course! There are many different styles of decorations, many different ways to present...

How To Set Up a Freshwater Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
June 5, 2006
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By Jerome Gaw
A beautiful freshwater aquarium can add color and life to your home or office.  Setting up an aquarium is not difficult, but there are decisions to be made.  Here are some steps...

How To Buy a Wall Mounted Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
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By Matt Jorgenson
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...

How To Care for Tropical Fish

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
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By Matt Jorgenson
Once you have your aquarium set up and have started adding fish, there are a number of routine steps required to keep things healthy and looking good. It is very helpful to keep...

How To Buy Tropical Fish

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
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By Matt Jorgenson
So, your aquarium is all set up and ready to go. Now that you are ready to add fish, here are some tips that will keep this hobby fun and exciting. Whether saltwater or freshwater,...

How To Care for Fish

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
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By Matt Jorgenson
Basic fish care involves a few simple and routine steps you can do to ensure the ongoing health of your aquarium or pond inhabitants. The basic steps to fish care are outlined...

How To Buy a Freshwater Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
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By Matt Jorgenson
Your new freshwater aquarium can be as simple as a watertight glass box or an elaborately designed antique such as those sold by Vintage Aquariums www.vintageaquariums.com/tanks....

How To Care for Betta Fish

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
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By Matt Jorgenson
Betta fish are flashy colorful fish with lots of vim and vigor. Since they exist naturally in small mud puddles and can gulp air from the waters surface, they are well suited to...

How To Buy Aquarium Decorations

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
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By Matt Jorgenson
Aquarium decorations can lend as much excitement and wonder to your tank as your fish. You might want to recreate a naturalistic setting, or you could go for something otherworldly...

How To Move an Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
April 6, 2006
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By Jerome Gaw
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...

How To Treat Aquarium Water

 
 
 
 
 
April 6, 2006
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By Jerome Gaw
Water quality is perhaps the single most important factor in determining the health of your aquarium fish. In natural environments such as lakes, streams, and oceans, the water...
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