by Mike LaVallee If you have come to the conclusion that you would like to set up a tropical fish aquarium for the enjoyment of yourself and your family, then you are probably in need of some directions in how to get started. If you have never had an aquarium before, then it is recommended [...]
October 4, 2008
Goldfish Analysis
September 20, 2008
Why Set Up a Fish Tank?
September 4, 2008
How to Make a Smooth Move with your Pet – Moving with Fish
By Alex Kazaryan It is often risky and impractical to try to move fish. Fish are most sensible to to temperature changes that can hardly be avoidable during a move. So if they don’t have any special sentimental value to you – just don’t move them. Many aquarium stores may accept them and even offer [...]
August 18, 2008
Freshwater Tropical Fish-Mollies and Guppies
August 10, 2008
How To Setup A Freshwater Tropical Fish Tank
by Mike Magnum This is an 11 step guide to setting up a freshwater aquarium in your home. Equipment you will need: Aquarium Aquarium gravel Aquarium filter Replacement filter media Heater Other decorations (such as plants) Chemical test kits Fish food Aquarium vacuum Fish net Glass Scrubber 5-gallon bucket Pasta strainer STEP 1: Realize the [...]
August 3, 2008
Goldfish Feeding Tips
By Dane Stanton What’s the best food for your Goldfish? Goldfish need food that is a combination of carbohydrates and vitamins to help them grow and fight disease. They particularly need vitamin A to make their colors look bright. They do need protein but just about 12% so that they can build muscle. In the [...]
July 28, 2008
How To Set Up A Quarantine Tank For Tropical Fish
by Mike Magnum Do I Need A Quarantine Tank? Ah, yes, the often dismissed but very necessary part of the tropical fish hobby, the infamous quarantine tank. Do you really need one to be successful in this hobby? For freshwater fish you may be able to get by without having one. Freshwater fish are generally [...]
June 21, 2008
Saltwater Aquarium Plants… Here’s What They’re About…
by Sam Weston Saltwater aquarium plants add color and interest to your marine tanks and form part of any well thought out marine tank. But that’s not all they do. Macroalgae and marine plants will also make the ecosystem in your tank healthier. Macroalgae are particularly beneficial as they provide a natural form of filtration [...]
June 19, 2008
How To Keep Your Aquarium Clean
by Reef Saltwateraquarium No one likes living in a dirty, stuffy house. Thank goodness a little dirt is not hazardous to our health. The same cannot be said for our aquatic friends. Most fish and invertebrates are unable to adapt to changes in water chemistry that result from increased bacteria, waste, and chemicals. Proper filtration [...]
