What Causes Cloudy Water In Fish Tanks?

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Are you having trouble finding your fish in the fish tank due to cloudy water? There can be several different reasons for cloudy water in a fish tank, so let's take a look at the most common ones. These are debris from new substrate, bacterial bloom, chemical imbalance, or even floating algae.

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See How Owning A Pet Fish Can Be A Great Way To Increase The Bond And Love Within A Family

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

I was interested in finding a pet fish for my son’s 6th birthday. We went to the fish store. The idea is that a pet fish would be an ideal tidy little pet that would not require a lot of maintenance.
Fish are beautiful and come in a lot of colors. Children respondto pets. Having a […]

Fish Tank Stands Offer Decorative Options

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

If you are in the market for a fish tank, do not forget one important thing–something to set it on. Fish tank stands are just as important as the actual tank itself. There is no reason to set your tank on an old table or server. You can buy a brand new fish tank stand, […]

Do Not Forget Fish Tank Maintenance

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Fish tank maintenance is one of the most important parts of owning an aquarium. It is definitely not as fun as decorating the tank or picking out fish, but without the proper fish tank maintenance, you will be endangering your fish. Fish tank maintenance should be performed on a schedule to ensure that you never […]

Bettas - The Most Exotic Fish For Freshwater Aquariums

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

If you compare the difference between the salt water or marine fish and freshwater fish, you know that the fish for freshwater aquariums can be a bit dull and boring compared to salt water fish. However, there is one fish for freshwater fish tanks that is so beautiful and exotic it can rival any of […]

Catfish

Monday, March 15th, 2010

All the different catfish species can be found in an order that contains no less than 37 different families. The 37th catfish family was actually added to the order very recently - June 2005. Almost all the different catfish species are freshwater dwellers. Catfishes have adapted to a wide range of different ecological niches you […]

An Introduction To The Planted Aquarium

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Many aquarium keepers think that a planted aquarium is much more difficult to maintain than an unplanted one, but live plants will actually help the aquarium owner with the maintenance work by having a beneficial influence on the water quality. A well-planted aquarium can also reduce stress in fishes and make them more prone to […]

Salt Water Fish Tank Setup For Beginners

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Saltwater fish tanks have their own unique qualities and demands. But, for the reef aquarium lover, it's well worth the effort.

You'll get many hours of enjoyment without hassle if you get your salt water fish tank setup correctly. If you miss a few steps, you're sure to have problems. They may not show up right […]

Are You Searching For A Fish Tank for Sale? Here Is Some Advice

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

There are hundreds of online pet shops and aquarium dealers all waiting to sell you their fish tanks they have for sale. With so many available outlets nowadays it is not difficult to find a good bargain. While you are searching for your fish tank for sale you will find many other pets available for […]

Goldfish Variations

Monday, December 14th, 2009

The Goldfish of today originates from wild Asian carps, and all the different Goldfish variations are considered to be the same species: Carassius auratus auratus. The Goldfish was one of the first fish species kept in ponds by man. In China, wild caught carps were kept in outdoor ponds as ornamental fishes and selectively bred […]