Archive for the 'Aquarium Fish' Category

Purchasing a Tropical Saltwater Fish Tank or Aquarium Kit

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Before you can make your fish aquarium and start filling it with exotic fish you need to acquire the items that will make your tropical saltwater fish aquarium a success.
At the beginning the potential saltwater enthusiast needs to buy is an fish aquarium. Tropical saltwater fish aquariums can vary in size from small, which are […]

Basslets - A Guide For the Marine Aquarium

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Marine basslets are small, meat-eating marine aquarium fish that are very well represented in the hobby. The overwhelming majority of them are somewhere between 2 to four inches in length and appear in a broad assortment of colors. They are all strictly meat eaters and are typically some of the easiest fish to provide for […]

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish - How to Breed Guppies

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Guppies are probably the most popular tropical freshwater aquarium fish as they are easy to keep and attractive. They are adaptable to a wide range of conditions and get along well with other community tank species. The males have highly colored, flamboyant tails although the females are much duller so it’s easy to tell if […]

Starting a Freshwater Aquarium

Friday, March 5th, 2010

So you have decided to start an aquarium fish hobby, but now you need to know how to set up all that equipment. Does it matter what order things get done? Yes it does, and it matter how it is done too. If you get your new aquarium off to a proper start, you will […]

The Nitrogen Cycle Part of the Ecosystem of a Freshwater Aquarium

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The nitrogen cycle is a natural process in any aquarium. It begins as soon as you add the first fish to the tank. Their waste products include ammonia, which starts the nitrogen cycle. During the initial setup period, it is important that you test the water quality daily, so that you can watch your tank […]

Tips On Feeding Your Aquarium Fish

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

I have already talked about selecting great fish and how to transport them home and settle them in to there new surroundings. Today I?m going to tell you about the correct way to feed your aquarium fish because it is one of the most important factors of keeping tropical fish.
Overfeeding aquarium fish is the most […]

Aquarium Fresh Water Fish - 5 Tips to Keep Your Pets Healthy

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Aquarium fresh water fish are loved by everyone since these pets are colorful and add excitement to the decor of a house. Most people are afraid of keeping freshwater fish since aquarium fish are considered very delicate but the truth is that with some basic guidance anyone can keep aquarium fresh water fish. Here are […]

Types of Fish Food For Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

If you want your aquarium fish to live a long and happy life, be sure that you are feeding them a high-quality diet that is appropriate for their needs. A large canister of fish flakes is not the appropriate food for all fish. A proper diet with strengthen the immune system of your fish, stimulating […]

Betta Breeding Tips

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Bettas are beautiful fish and among the easiest aquarium fish to breed. However, if you do not understand and plan a few things ahead you could end up with a bad experience. Here’s how to avoid that.
This may seem backwards, but we need to first consider the end result. If your betta breeding goes even […]

5 Factors to Buying a Fish

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

When purchasing fish for your aquarium you need to think about a five major factors before buying.
Water Chemistry and Temperature: Most aquarium fish are pretty adaptable in terms of the chemistry and temperature of the water you put them in. With that being said if you live in an area with hard water you want […]