Aquariums

Aquarium plants bring your tank to the next level. They provide natural water filters and introduce beneficial bacteria--not to mention that you can spend hours getting lost in their beauty. Most...

Aquatic plants for the most part are hardy. They are not susceptible to disease as fish are. Most of the time plant disease will occur because of a larger problem. Poor lighting conditions and...

Aquarium plants add beauty to your tank as well as provide cover for shy or baby fish. Aquarium plants are available in plastic and live forms. There are benefits to incorporating live plants into...

Live aquarium plants, besides being attractive, also provide a more natural and comfortable environment for your fish. There are many hardy, fast-growing species of aquarium plant suitable for...

The pH scale is used to measure how acidic, alkaline or neutral your water is. The scale ranges from zero (most acidic) to 14 (most alkaline), with 7 being neutral. Most freshwater fish survive in...

Controlling algae is one of the most common and challenging aspects of keeping fish tanks. Anyone who has kept an aquarium has had to deal with green, brown, thread, or black beard algae at some...

Sea-Monkey ads have peppered comic books and children's magazines for decades. They show cuddly, cartoon-like undersea humans with hands and flippers and cute, smiling faces. The descriptive text...

The sea monkeys that are often advertised in the back of comic books and children's magazines depict undersea humanoids with smiling faces, hands and fins, and a long tail. Their fun-loving...

A pump is one of the most important items needed in an aquarium. Pumps aid in the oxygenation and aeration of your aquariums water providing a safe livable environment. Finding the pump that is...

If hobbyists select the wrong type of lighting for a home aquarium, it can result in algae overgrowth, die-off of benthic plants, poor visibility and behavioral problems in fish. Fortunately, the...

CO2 is an essential ingredient in plant growth and for aquatics. This presents a special challenge because aquatic plants must rely on what is present in the water. High-tech CO2 systems are...

I am going to explain to you the best and safest way to start (cycle) a freshwater (and tropical) aquarium.

Many factors come into play when deciding to set up a salt water tank. The size of the tank, location, cost, time, and the type of live animals you will have are the most important. Deciding to...

Adding aquatic plants to your fresh water tank not only provides you with natural benefits, but it also gives you a chance to personalize your aquarium. Aquatic plants produce oxygen, absorb...

Red slime algae, or cyanobaceria, forms when there are excess levels of dissolved organic carbons in your fish tank. This algae bloom is common in newer aquariums, but can develop in older, more...

Aquariums are a beautiful addition to any home or office. They provide an interesting conversation piece and a peaceful presence to any interior space. Salt water aquariums are especially...

Sea anemones come in all shapes and colors and can be found in most parts of the world. Anemones should not be kept in coral tanks, because some types of anemones are known to move around and can...

Protein skimmers are used to remove organic compounds from your aquarium's water. These compounds, if left unchecked, could develop into toxic nitrites in your tank. A good protein skimmer will...

Water plants, like open-air plants, grow by a process called photosynthesis. They take in nitrogen and give off oxygen. American elodea is a widespread water weed native to North America. Water...

Nano tanks are smaller versions of saltwater aquariums. Common sizes for nano tanks are five gallons, twelve gallons, twenty four gallons and thirty gallons. Nano tanks are popular because they...

Sure goldfishes are cheap. So cheap you can probably buy a dozen and still spen less than a dollar. But did you know than even the normal goldfishes can live ten years and grown to over a feet...

So you are considering keeping piranhas in your aquarium. There are some important things you should know about this magnificent little creature. Check out the steps below to see if piranhas are...

Maintaining a salt water nano aquarium is key to healthy fish and corals. When set up properly, most aquariums will require only regular routine maintenance. A maintenance routine consists of...

Breeding fish in an aquarium can be rewarding and extremely challenging. Timing and observation play critical elements in the fish breeding process. The clown fish (a ocellaris) is one of the most...

The Biocube is manufactured by Oceanic Systems, and it is probably one of the most innovative aquarium systems on the market. It is rare that problems occur with the light fixtures themselves, and...

No matter what type of freshwater fish you keep in your home aquarium, they will benefit from the addition of natural plants. There are many types of aquarium plants, from short, grass-like mats...

People around the world enjoy keeping sharks as pets within home aquariums. Factors including the size of your aquarium, the ultimate size of the shark when full-grown, the temperament of the...

Filters come in all shapes and sizes. Usually your needs will dictate what type of filter you will decide on. Here we will be discussing an affordable way to build a do-it-yourself filter for...

Fluorescent bulbs are used in aquariums to promote plant growth and to bring out the full colors of coral reefs and tropical fish and invertebrates. Fluorescent bulbs are generally much more...

Even experienced aquarists have difficulty diagnosing bacterial diseases, parasitic infestations and fungal infections in fresh and saltwater aquarium fish. What holds true for one type of fish...

An aquarium in your home or office can provide an oasis of calm in a stressful world---perhaps this is why freshwater and saltwater aquariums are common sights in medical and dental offices....

Designing a custom aquarium can be a creative and relaxing experience for you and your family. This type of aquarium provides a beautiful accent to any environment -- and it will feel like it is...

Wall-mounted aquariums sometimes have the appearance of wall art, or they can resemble a plasma television. They are more expensive than aquariums that sit on a stand and they are more difficult...

Your fish aquarium has many different pieces. The light at the top serves important purposes. It warms the water slightly, and it also allows you to control the amount of light in the fish tank....

Rainbow fish belong to the melanotaeniida family and inhabit the waters of Australia and New Guinea. They are peaceful and undemanding, and are as beautiful as the name suggests, wearing the...

When you pick fish for your aquarium, you may be drawn to the more colorful fish or those with more exotic anatomical features (eyes and fins). Most of these fish are native to tropical waters,...

Having an aquarium can be fun and exciting for everyone in the family, young and old alike. Creating your own aquarium takes patience, creativity and knowledge on how to maintain a healthy...

Aquarium fish are valued pets. They are often expensive and require a great deal of time and effort. Knowing about the types of fish in your aquarium is crucial to determining the kinds of food,...

A nano cube is a type of saltwater aquarium that uses technology to make the setup and upkeep of saltwater fish easy. Nano cube aquariums are typically less than 30 gallons and are cube-shaped....

To keep the organisms in your reef tank healthy, you want your tank lighting to mimic the natural light of your pets' habitat as closely as possible. This article will go over the different...

Monitoring and maintaining certain pH levels are essential chores for any aquarium owner. There are several reasons to want to raise the pH of your water, whether it's because it's too low...

Anyone who has ever seen a beautifully aquascaped aquarium can appreciate what a piece driftwood adds to the seen. Finding an aesthetically pleasing piece of driftwood in the local shops can be...

Building an aquarium that will provide the best environment for your chosen fish requires choosing the proper glass thickness. Getting glass that is too thick will cost additional money, but...

Although more common for marine aquarists than freshwater, aquarium chillers are necessary for any type of aquarium where the room temperature is sometimes higher than the desired water...

Aquarium stores and pet shops normally carry fish tank lighting kits and hoods with built-in lights, but they charge high prices for these items. You can build a homemade fish tank lighting system...

Fish aquariums are glass or plastic enclosures designed to simulate the natural environment of fish. Aquariums can be customized in many ways, with the main five categories being freshwater,...

White mineral deposits are common on fish tank glass and fish tank components if you use hard water in your fish tank. Bleach can be used to remove the mineral buildup, but residual bleach is...

Starting a hobby of aquarium fish keeping can be addicting. On the surface, it may appear there is not much to choosing a fish aquarium, but the more you get into it the more you realize there is...

You can easily design a DIY sump to improve your aquarium. Although sumps aren't essential in most aquariums, they will improve the appearance of your aquarium by keeping all of the equipment...

An aquarium is a closed system that can't tolerate the introduction of toxins. Even small amounts of commonly used household chemicals can be fatal to the organisms in your tank. It is important...