Aquariums

Keeping aquatic snails of any kind as pets is easy and fun to do. Pet snails can provide people of all ages with hours of enjoyment. Killer snails (Anentome helena) are freshwater aquatic snails...

Freshwater scuds (Gammarus) can make a wonderful aquatic pet. They are a very easy to keep and breed. Scuds are smaller than dwarf freshwater shrimp (aquatic pet shrimp). Scuds are similar in...

Apple snails make excellent aquatic pets. Many apple snail owners would like to breed their apple snails and haven't been able to do so. This is how you can easily breed apple snails in your home...

Keeping your aquarium clean is an essential in keeping fish and plants. Although there is a lot of stuff to do to keep an aquarium clean, vacuuming is probably the most important. In this article...

Cleaning a saltwater aquarium, with its sensitive ecosystem, can be hard enough. Throwing in a reef can make things downright exhaustive. Reef aquariums require very specific water conditions....

A pistol shrimp and goby symbiotic relationship can easily become the highlight of any saltwater aquarium. These two animals each provide a service to the other, resulting in one of nature's most...

Ghost Shrimp are the coolest little scavengers you could add to your tropical aquarium. With proper care, you can expect your ghost shrimp to grow to about 1 1/2 inches in length and live up to 2...

To avoid high costs or size limitations of factory-built fish tanks, you can make your own fish tank aquarium at home. With basic materials and tools, create a habitat for pet fish and aquatic...

A canopy for a fish tank is important to the comfort and life of the fish, reptiles or marine life inside. It also provides some attractive decor and a place to anchor aquarium lights. Building a...

Set up a 10-gallon freshwater fish tank the correct way, and you will have healthy fish to enjoy for years to come. Choose the correct tank accessories and decorations that will create a quality...

So you have some fish in an aquarium...How do you know if they're healthy? Here are some easy steps to keep them healthy and determine if any are sick.

If you have a fish aquarium at home, it is essential to install a filter to keep the water nice and clean, as well as keep your pet fishes healthy and happy. Setting up an aquarium filter is...

Coral propagation is a rapidly growing industry in a world that has been ravaged by wild coral harvesters. Setting up a propagation unit can be pricey though, especially if using glass aquariums....

Whether you have an aquarium full of fish, reptiles or plants, placing ornaments and decorations in the aquarium can make all the difference in appearance. Aquarium ornaments can provide shelter...

If you have that can-do spirit, you can surely save a few dollars on a fish or reptile aquarium by building your own. Building a small acrylic tank can easily be done in a day, and larger projects...

Green spotted puffers CAN live in freshwater...but only for a short, miserable while. Puffers are in need of a brackish water habitat in order to be happy and healthy! And, lucky for us, adding...

Fancy guppies are the easiest fish to keep happy and healthy. Once you have a few healthy guppies all you have to do is partial water changes, feed them twice daily and catch free batches of guppy...

Your fish being sick can be a sad and horrifying experience for even the most experienced fish hobbyist. Knowing how to treat your fish appropriately can mean the difference between life and...

CO2 supplementation is essential if you want to have vibrant healthy live plants in your aquarium. Yes they will survive without CO2 but they will Thrive with it. Following these simple steps...

Fish are very susceptible to shock and they can die if they are not moved very carefully.

Would you like to decrease your stress level while adding beauty to your home? Consider adding some fish to your household. Follow these steps to set up a fish aquarium.

Do you have one or several fish tanks but find the job of keeping them clean overwhelming? And quite frankly, what is the point of trying to simulate the beauty of the underwater world in your...

If you are reading this, you are probably dealing with an algae control problem in your aquarium or fish tank right now! Don't worry, even if you feel you have tried everything to remove the green...

Imagine setting up your new tank only to suffer after the first week with an intolerable odor! Fish tank odors are usually indicative of an underlying problem, once you identify the problem you...

Fish tanks require little to no maintenance most of the time. Unfortunately, sometimes your tank can experience a 'health hiccup'. If you notice your tank is getting a green or black scum on the...

Clean out your tank before you add your fish, to get rid of any dirt and dust it may have accumulated from sitting on the shelf. Don't use soap, as this tends to leave a residue that is extremely...

Whether you have pet fish or are an active fisherman, you will eventually be faced with a fish who should be humanely euthanized to end it's suffering.

Cleaning fish tanks is a regular necessity. Occasionally, you will have an emergency situation where the aquarium water must be changed immediately. Whether the problem is a pH imbalance, toxic...

Owning a fish tank can be the most rewarding activity but to appreciate the beauty of your fish you have to be able to see them. Keeping your fish tank clean is about more than weekly scrubbing...

Cleaning your fish tank gravel is a crucial part of keeping your fish happy and healthy. Sometimes by trying to get things too clean you can actually harm your fish. Cleaning your fish tank...

Having an aquarium in your home is rewarding and relaxing. There are many sizes of tanks and varieties of fish that can be maintained with very little trouble.

Owning a pet goldfish isn't always the most simplest of things. Fish, like any other animal can have many problems health-wise. Here are a list of things to look out for when owning a goldfish.

Aquariums are peaceful and serene to look at. However, moving a fish tank, especially a larger tank, can seem overwhelming. By utilizing a few rules of fish tank care and maintenance, you can move...

Learn types of starter fish for a freshwater aquarium in this free instructional video clip.

Different types of fish need specific ranges of water temperature to survive. Fish that experience high or low temperature changes in an aquarium are susceptible to disease, illness and death....

Keeping fish is both relaxing and enjoyable. However, in order for your fish to thrive they need to be kept in a well-built aquarium. This guide will explain how to build an aquarium that will...

Learn what fish food is right for your aquarium in this free pet care video from our goldfish expert.

Learn why not to add South American goldfish to your aquarium in this free pet care video from our goldfish expert.

Making your own aquarium is a fun activity that provides a great sense of accomplishment. It also allows you to make aquariums that are a custom size, or even specially shaped to have a custom fit...

Tropical salt water fish are the most vivid colored fish you can have in an aquarium. These fish come in a variety of sizes and colors and will make a vibrant addition to any household.

This article will explain how to operate the rainmaker for your aquarium, fresh or saltwater. If you have not yet built one, please view my other article on how to simulate natural rainfall in...

With the proper planning and preparation having a fish tank can be fun and a very rewarding experience. Studies show that watching fish swim is very relaxing and reduces tension, lowers...

Every aquarium owner must, to maintain tank health, euthanize a sick aquarium fish. Doing so humanely will reduce stress for both the unfortunate fish and the owner.

I don't know which I love more, the fish themselves or the fun in decorating the aquarium. After becoming frustrated that my pretty plastic and silk aquarium plants kept tilting or floating away...

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...

This guide will walk you through cleaning your small fish tank or fish bowl.

Here is a nice, easy, relatively cheap way to ensure success for a freshwater tank. Especially handy if you intend to have more than one tank in the long run.

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...

Moving an aquarium involves removing the fish, décor, equipment and water, transferring the tank to its new location, and reassembling the whole setup. It requires adequate planning and...

Once you understand everything that is involved in having a wall-mounted aquarium you can make an informed decision about whether or not you should purchase one. Keep the following in mind when...