Aquariums

Articles in Aquariums

By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Fish aquariums are not only beautiful but relaxing and a popular hobby for many people. Caring for a salt water aquarium may be daunting at first glance but with regular maintenance and attention, the bright and colorful salt water fish are well ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
It can be quite a thrill to have your favorite game fish sitting with you in your own living room. While not as easy to keep as pet store fish, with proper care and cultivation game fish can make for wonderful pets. Follow these steps to take ... more »
By messytanka 1 comments
An octopus is an exotic creature which requires more effort than your average fish tank. They have special needs in both their tank setup and their diets. Octopuses they are the most intelligent of all invertebrates, considered on the same ... more »
By George Sommers 0 comments
Would you like to give your fish a delicious treat while adding a new dimension of interest to your aquarium hobby? Feed 'em live brine shrimp!.. more »
By Limowreck 11 comments
Got fish? If you're planning a vacation or some time away, you don't have to worry about who will feed your fish. There are many great products to keep your fish fed without you. Some fish can even go weeks without a meal... more »
By Ruby Bayan 1 comments
The ideal aquarium fish community is composed of different varieties of fish that thrive in the same water chemistry, quality and temperature. Compatibility, therefore, is paramount in sustaining a healthy and stress-free aquarium. Here are the ... more »
By anasteso1454 1 comments
This article will explain how to naturally simulate rainfall in your aquarium and simplify your weekly water changes. Regardless of the biotope, in nature the water supply is renewed by natural rainfall, which results in the fresh water layering ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
The right filter can save you hours of maintenance... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 2 comments
There are myriad plants for your aquarium. Here are a few suggestions... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
When you're trying to establish a healthy freshwater aquarium, it's important to stock a new tank with appropriate types of fish. The more expensive a fish is, the more delicate it tends to be, so buy some inexpensive starter fish to get your ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
It's important to clean a freshwater aquarium regularly in order to keep the fish healthy and keep your tank looking nice. Cleaning a fish tank isn't difficult, but there are some steps you can take to make the process easier... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 3 comments
You can liven up the look of your aquarium with this simple project. With a little effort, you can take an old TV and turn it into a fish tank. When you’re done, your fish will have a new home and you’ll have a cool decoration... more »
By spacegrrrl2012 0 comments
In most cases, fish are easy pets to maintain. But the chlorine in tap water can be very harmful to them! If you want to keep your fish healthy and happy, you need to know how to dechlorinate water... more »
By Summer Banks Banks 3 comments
Creating a living fish environment is a soothing and relaxing way to add the element of water to your home. Oscars are a relative of the Piranha and eat just as aggressively. Oscars tend to be a dirty fish by nature. These large fish are quite ... more »
By Plugpitch 2 comments
Tired of staring at papers and a computer on your desk? Then setup a saltwater tank that will ease your eyes and start conversations with coworkers!.. more »
By eHow Pets Editor 15 comments
Fish are beautiful to watch, and once they're settled into their new home, they require minimum maintenance. They can be an ideal pet if you're away from home a lot or don't have the time for a more high-maintenance animal companion... more »
By jzthebomb 0 comments
Crayfish can be a great pet if you know their needs and how to look after them... more »
By Dubtrizzle 2 comments
This guide will walk you through cleaning your small fish tank or fish bowl... more »
By Ruby Bayan 0 comments
Designing an aquarium, also called aquascaping, is one of the most exciting and challenging aspects of the fishkeeping hobby. The aquarium is a mini replica (or simulation) of the fishes' natural homes, which means utmost care must be taken in ... more »
By logan 0 comments
Setting up and taking care of a fish tank.. more »
By amylaine 9 comments
We all love are pets and take endless pictures of them. Why not get paid for the photographs we take. This is great to do while spending time with your pet and taking pictures of what you normally do with them. Here are multiple places that buy ... more »
By George Sommers 0 comments
Like a slimy green plague, it grows and multiplies and and - if left unchecked - eventually coats your whole fish tank. Algae - the aquarist's bane - has caused more than one hobbyist to quit in disgust, but there's no need to take such drastic ... more »
By Ruby Bayan 4 comments
Aquarium plants are just as easy to grow as regular plants. Aquatic plants also have lighting and fertilizer requirements, so by giving them the same level of care that you give your houseplants, your aquarium garden should be just as healthy and ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Some fish tank filtration systems go under the gravel, some hang on the tank and others are completely sealed and kept separate from your aquarium. Each has its own benefits, but they all do basically the same thing. After deciding which option ... more »
By George Sommers 1 comments
You've spotted a beautiful new fish that you MUST have for your aquarium. You buy it, rush home, rip open the bag and dump it all in the tank. What's wrong with this picture? A lot...... more »