Freshwater Fish and Saltwater Fish

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If you own fish and aquariums, you should have already researched to know how to take care of your fish and aquarium. If you have not, then it is important that you research, asked questions, read materials, etc, which will help you provide proper care to your fish and tank.
If you plan to purchase non-marine [...]

The practice of keeping aquariums came about in the late 1800’s.  They were fairly crude.  Usually these ancient aquariums only had one side that was made of glass, with the other three sides being made of metal or wood.  Most aquariums consisted of fish that were native to the region of its owner simply because [...]

The proper care and cleaning of your aquarium is the most important, yet most overlooked aspect of owning an aquarium. By avoiding the care and maintenance of a fish tank, not only will it lose the visual appeal, but your fish will be unhealthy and unhappy. By following a daily, weekly and monthly care program, [...]

A Betta fish is hard to forget. I have seen so many types of fish in my life and yet I don’t remember the names of their species. With Betta fish it is different. Their looks are simply stunning. They are probably one of the most attractive fish around. It is not surprising that they [...]

Imagine how your room with nothing in it but your basic furniture. It doesn’t take much of a stretch of the imagination to know that it gets boring really fast. This is why we accessorize with aquarioum decorations. The same thing applies to aquariums. Whether it’s a bowl or a tank, it makes a tremendous [...]

I’ll try and not get too technical here.
Algae (pronounced AL-jee) are simple forms of marine plant life.
They’re pretty basic: they lack leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, and all the other things we normally associate with plants.
The term ‘algae’ is an umbrella phrase that’s used to refer to all forms of marine life that [...]

If you are thinking about getting an aquarium there are many choices you’ll have to make. There is such a vast range of aquarium tanks on the market that is can be difficult to choose the best one for you.
Firstly you must decide what size aquarium tank will fit into your house and how [...]

Owning tropical fish can be a fun and enjoyable hobby for anyone, especially those with children who want pets that they know aren’t going to growl or snap at the kids! They’re relatively easy to care for and don’t need to be walked, groomed, or scooped up after. But as easy as they are to [...]

Setting up your first fish tank can be exciting but there are a lot of choices to make not the least of which is choosing freshwater tropical fish that will get along and thrive in your tank. A novice aquarist needs fish that are rather hardy and easy to take care of. Luckily, there are [...]

Once you pick out your new fish tank and get it all set up your biggest decision is going to be what type of fish to put in it. One of the biggest factors that will determine the type of fish to buy is the size of the tank. If you have a small 5 [...]