Tropical Fish Tank Lover

Should you go fresh or saltwater? When you decide to invest in an aquarium for the first time, the decision could be quite a challenge. Knowing the difference between the two with respect to cost, maintenance, etc., could make it easier to decide.

Setting up a freshwater aquarium is cheaper and maintenance is easier […]

Keeping tropical fish is a fascinating hobby that has been enjoyed for centuries in different parts of the world. The Romans kept live anemones in saltwater jars, but never succeeded in keeping these beautiful creatures alive for any longer period of time in captivity. They were however much more successful with keeping eels in aquariums, […]

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 more suited to […]

The history of breeding, raising and nurturing fish for their ornamental value and also for consumption is a long one. More than 4,000 years ago, people were cultivating fish, in ponds at first, but later in man-made tanks. Today, keeping fish in your home is easier than ever.

Early examples of fish in captivity […]