Archive for the 'Aquarium Fish' Category

Fish Tank Maintenance

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Once you own an aquarium the tank maintenance will be one of your most important responsibilities. It is certainly not as much fun as you get from decorating the tank or selecting your fish, but without proper fish tank maintenance, you will be endangering the lives of your fish.

Fish tank maintenance is an essential part […]

Freshwater Fish - Cichlids

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Cichlids are a type of freshwater fish. They form a large and diverse family of fish. There are currently 1,300 scientifically described species. Each year, new species are discovered. For this reason, no one quite knows how many species of cichlids exist.
Generally speaking, cichlids are of a medium size, ovate in shape, and are laterally […]

Your First Fish Tank

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

The basics for successfuly fish keeping can be summarized as follows:
Research your pet fish environment to facilitate duplicating it within your fish tank. Locate your fish tank in a consistent environment, while still enjoying your fish. Population density is crucial to a happy fish tank, even more so than fish species. Temperament of fish species […]

Aquarium Test Kits What They Are Used For and Their Importance for Freshwater and Saltwater

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

It is always best to have as many different test kits as you can afford (as they apply to either freshwater or saltwater

I prefer to purchase my test kits separately as most master test kits duplicate test I do not need (high range and low range ph) and leave out ones I need such as […]

Five Tips For Looking After Fish in a Home Aquarium

Monday, June 16th, 2008

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Using The Right Fish Tank Equipment

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Are you new to the fine art of owning fish? Having your own fish aquarium is an exciting hobby that will teach you a lot about nature, but the key to proper fish care is using the right fish tank equipment. In order to keep fish alive and in their optimum health condition, you need […]

Types of Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Freshwater aquarium fish are much easier to care for compared to saltwater fish so those who would like to add an aquarium to their home or office would be wise to choose freshwater aquarium fish. They can be kept in tanks of various sizes so there are possibilities for a great aquarium display in a […]

How Much Should You Feed Your Pet Fish?

Friday, June 13th, 2008

When your feeding your fish the biggest thing is to not have a lot of it sitting on your substrate at the end of a feeding session. If in your case you do have food floating around and sitting on the your substrate, and your fish are not eating anymore, then you are feeding to […]

Picking Out The Best Types Of Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Friday, June 13th, 2008

If you are thinking of starting an aquarium, then a few basic facts are essential. Deciding whether you want to have a saltwater or freshwater aquarium is the first step. Because of the many different types of freshwater aquarium fish, this tends to be the most popular choice as a starting point for this wonderful […]

Information on Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Freshwater aquarium fish are usually smaller and require less space, and the tank is easier to maintain. The fish can be less expensive, but you can find some beautiful species. They are much easier to care for compared to saltwater fish so those who would like to add an aquarium fish tank to their home […]