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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 Keep Jellyfish in a Home Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
October 30, 2009
By megan McFarland
Jellyfish are some of the most unusual and interesting creatures that you can keep in a home aquarium. Here's how to keep jellyfish in a home aquarium.

How To Keep Koi Healthy

 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2009
By Mike Tattersall
Taking care of koi fish means preparing a proper living space and purchasing the equipment to care of this type of fish. Here are some tips that you can use to keep your koi healthy...

How To Keep Platys

 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2009
By Mike Tattersall
We will inform you of the proper care requirements of the platy fish and also teach you how to keep up on all conditioning levels of the water in your aquarium to keep your fish...

How To Find Suppliers of Barley Straws for Fish Ponds

 
 
 
 
 
October 14, 2009
By Staff Contributor
Barley straw is reported to have properties that can help in algal control and thus aids in keeping your pond clean, healthy and clear. Here's some online suppliers who carry barley...

How To Choose Fish Food for your Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2009
By Staff Writer
Choosing fish food for your aquarium must be done properly to avoid the risk of endangering your pet’s life and health.

How To Set up a Jellyfish Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
September 22, 2009
By Staff Writer
Here is a step-by-step procedure on how to set up a jellyfish aquarium.

How To Raise Sea Monkeys

 
 
 
 
 
July 11, 2009
By L. Shepherd
Sea Monkeys are really a specific species of brine shrimp that grow quickly and are easy to raise from eggs. Here are some tips to help you raise them.

How To Care for Violet Goby

 
 
 
 
 
April 25, 2009
By Contributing Writer
Dragon Gobies is a popular name for Violet Gobies since they look like dragons. A few unique steps are required for their care.

How To Care for Oscar Fish

 
 
 
 
 
April 25, 2009
By Contributing Writer
Oscar fish can be cared for easily as compared to other species of fish; however, they can be prone to diseases. Learn how to set up a tank and care for your Oscar fish.

How To Breed Gouramies

 
 
 
 
 
April 25, 2009
By Contributing Writer
Gourami fish are fairly sturdy and require very minimal care. You can have a thriving population by correctly following the steps in breeding them.

How To Breed Convict Cichlid Fish

 
 
 
 
 
April 25, 2009
By Contributing Writer
Convict Cichlids is a kind of fish also known as Zebra Cichlids to aquarium enthusiasts. They are relatively easy to breed because they require minimal human supervision or intervention.

How To Breed Betta Fish

 
 
 
 
 
April 23, 2009
By Contributing Writer
Betta fish (Siamese Fighting Fish) are becoming more and more popular. Learn how to properly breed this type of fish.

How To Care for Jack Dempsey Fish

 
 
 
 
 
April 21, 2009
By Contributing Writer
There are a number of factors that have to be considered to ensure that care of your Jack Dempsey Fish gives them a long and happy life.

How To Release a Trout

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
By Contributing Writer
Discover tips for catching and releasing trout, including how to revive the fish.

How To Seed a New Fish Tank with Beneficial Bacteria

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
By Contributing Writer
Seeding a new fish tank with beneficial bacteria is necessary to keep your pet fish healthy.

How To Set up an Aquarium the Proper Way

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
By Marc Alexander
The two basic types of aquarium are the saltwater aquarium and the freshwater aquarium. First of all, you need to know what kind of aquarium you would like to have. You can start...

How To Clean Algae in Your Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
By Marc Alexander
As we move along our daily routine stress is a sure part of it. At home, we address such condition by putting something in our surroundings to neutralize this undesirable feeling....

How To Care for Angel Fish

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
By Marc Alexander
Angel fish is also known as pterophyllum. It belongs to the family of cichlidae, the most common and one of the popular aquarium fishes. It is commonly shaped like a cichlid but...

How To Craft a Realistic Background for a Reef Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
By Marc Alexander
Getting an aquarium, filling it with water, applying soil, putting fishes, putting some corals and little ferns, and lastly, installing plumbing. Seems like you already have a...

How To Lower Nitrates in a Saltwater Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
By Marc Alexander
If you remember your chemistry subject well, you’d know that nitrates are the final products of the nitrogen cycle. We won’t go through the technical stuff but since nitrates...

Find Koi Fish Food

 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Koi fish are becoming very popular in the United States, so people are having custom made Koi fish ponds built in their back yards.  They originally come from Japan and they are...

How To Care for a Koi Pond

 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 2009
By Ginny Morris
OK, you have done it, you have created a koi pond in your backyard, now how do you care for it? This is a point to consider once you have established your pond. You have spent...

How To Start a Backyard Koi Pond

 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 2009
By Ginny Morris
If you are like me, you have probably contemplated starting a backyard koi pond. Koi are beautiful and they are peaceful to watch swimming around. The first thing to consider when...

Buy a Koi Pond Filter

 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 2009
By Ginny Morris
When you make a decision to get start a koi pond, you must decide on what type of filter you are going to buy for your pond. There are several filters available on the market....

Care for Algae Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 2009
By Ginny Morris
A happy, healthy, home aquarium will benefit from the addition of algae eating fish. Interesting to watch, algae eaters take care of the common problem of algae growth on the sides...

Buy Koi Pond Supplies

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2009
By Ginny Morris
As aquariums are ever so popular; the knowledge about Koi fish ponds is becoming more and more intriguing. Custom made Koi fish ponds are increasingly on the rise. It is easier...

Use Koi Pond Filters

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2009
By Ginny Morris
In the wild, the process of filtering waste from water occurs naturally. For those who long of building a beautiful Koi pond in their yards, however, it is essential to buy a filtration...

Buy Koi Supplies

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Nishikikoi (commonly called Koi) are also called "dragon fish" in their native Japan. They are descended from carp just like goldfish, but you can't keep Koi in a bowl....

Find Aquarium Decorations

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Aquarium decorations serve a practical purpose as well as adding color to a fish's home. They provide shelter and relieve stress and boredom for your gilled friends. There is...

Find Aquarium Driftwood

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Aquarium driftwood can add a nice touch to enhance the look of your fish tank. Adding a piece can encourage the fish that tend to keep along the bottom of the tank to move higher...

Use an Aquarium Chiller

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Many people around the world, especially children, like to have fish as pets. They are low maintenance and do not require as much work like a cat or dog would. As there are so...

Choose Aquarium Lighting

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2009
By Ginny Morris
It is a misconception that when setting up an aquarium, any lighting fixture will do. This is in fact not the case; proper aquarium lighting is essential to maintaining a healthy...

Choose Saltwater Aquarium Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2009
By Ginny Morris
When you decide to choose Saltwater Aquarium Fish bear in mind you will be in for a task that will require some planning to make sure that you get compatible fish in your aquarium....

Buy Aquarium Algae

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Algae is algae, right? Actually, algae in an aquarium can be the good kind, providing food, shelter and bad algae prevention. Average people assume that all algae is the bad...

Use Aquarium Pumps

 
 
 
 
 
March 21, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Anybody want to go for a swim in a pond of murky, brown water? No? They why would we expect our fish to swim in that same kind of water. An aquarium pump will help keep the water...

Set up Your New Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
March 21, 2009
By Ginny Morris
A beautiful aquarium can be the perfect addition to any room. Set up correctly, an aquarium only requires basic maintenance and can be a pleasure to own for years.

Sell Pond Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 21, 2009
By Ginny Morris
If you are interested in selling pond fish, specifically koi, there are a few things you should know before you begin. First, set your goals reasonable goals, and do your research.

Buy Aquarium Kits

 
 
 
 
 
March 20, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Every person who has thought about getting an aquarium will be faced with the decision about whether or not to buy an aquarium kit. There are some basic decisions you need to make...

Get Algae Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 20, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Many types of aquarium fish are as useful as they are entertaining. One type to consider is algae eating fish. These benthic level munchers will spend most of their time on the...

How To Care for Saltwater Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2009
By Ginny Morris
If you are interested in starting a saltwater aquarium you must familiarize yourself with the different aspects of how to set up, take care of and maintain your tank in order to...

How To Buy Pond Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Buying pond fish can be a fun and an enjoyable experience for many people. Some people just have a pond with no fish in it. However they are really missing out, because when you...

How To Care for Pond Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2009
By Ginny Morris
In order to maintain the health of your pond fish, it is essential to provide the appropriate sized pond for the number of fish you have. Care for pond fish by providing clean...

Come Up with Funny Pet Names for Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Long gone are the days of a lonely goldfish swimming aimlessly in a barren bowl. More people have found that owning fish as pets is as rewarding as owning a dog or cat, with half...

Clean Fish Tanks

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2009
By Ginny Morris
So you think you want an aquarium? Well, part of having a functioning aquarium means that you must devote time on a regular basis to cleaning the fish tank. Since fish live,...

Care for Koi Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 11, 2009
By Ginny Morris
To maintain the health of your koi fish they need to be provided an appropriate sized living area with clean water and fed correctly. Following these simple guideline will help...

Caring for Aquarium Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 11, 2009
By Ginny Morris
The care for aquarium fish is not very difficult and is actually not a lot of work; it basically just takes some common sense. Providing your fish an environment that minimizes...

Care for Beta Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 11, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Beta fish are one of the easiest freshwater fish to care for. Care for beta fish is very similar to care for any other freshwater fish. The basic things you will need to care for...

Care for Clown Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 11, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Clown fish come in twenty-eight species and a variety of beautiful colors, making them one of the most popular fish today to keep as pets, thanks to the Disney movie "Finding...

Care for Tropical Fish

 
 
 
 
 
March 11, 2009
By Ginny Morris
A well maintained aquarium of tropical fish can enhance any room. From a ten gallon tank in a corner of a bedroom to a tank of several hundred gallons dominating an office lobby,...

How To Make a Goldfish Live for Decades

 
 
 
 
 
February 4, 2009
By Mina Sorvese
If you have a pet goldfish, you probably know that they usually don’t live very long. Although they are small fish, they can live for many years if you give them proper care....
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