Aquariums

A fish tank can be a welcome addition to any room of your home, and if you take good care of the fish and tank, you and your family can enjoy the addition to your lives for many years to come....

A lot of times people don't realize when their fish tank is in need of a proper cleaning. There are several factors that contribute to a dirty fish tank; food, algae, fish excrement,...

This article will tell you how to properly clean and maintain an aquarium. When done correctly, it will produce fantastic results.

Aquariums are often described by the amount of water they hold. For example, many beginners start with a ten gallon aquarium. Such an aquarium is roughly ten inches by twelve inches by twenty...

Imagine taking a knife and cutting a box out of the ocean and putting that box in your living room. Its not as hard as you may think. Becoming a fish keeper is a wonderful and satisfying...

Adding an aquarium to your home gives your family a relaxing view, and it can be educational to children as well. Taking care of pet fish is a responsibility, but decorating the aquarium is a fun...

The slime coating on a fish is a mucoprotein layer that protects the fish against infection and acts as a barrier against electrolyte loss from osmosis. Stressors such as being shipped in large...

When you have an aquarium, it is going to be necessary to have a stand for it. Aquariums shouldn't sit on the floor, and most regular tables aren't going to be strong enough to hold one. Aquarium...

When you set up an aquarium, it should be as clean as possible before you fill it with water. This can be difficult, especially when dealing with an aquarium that has been set up previously, and...

Aquariums, especially saltwater aquariums, require additives to maintain water quality and replenish elements used by tank inhabitants. Remembering to add supplements on a consistent basis may be...

Gravel in a fish tank looks great, but determining how much gravel to buy can be confusing. Most aquarium enthusiasts recommend a coverage depth of 2 inches. Too much gravel can lead to unsanitary...

I have been in the Fish industry for 16 years. Over the years I have been asked the question: How easy is it to set up a salt water fish tank? A lot of the books out there make is sound like you...

An average fish tank will need to be cleaned thoroughly at least once every three months. A 55-gallon fish tank should be cleaned at least once a month because of its size and to avoid allowing a...

Cleaning your fish tank is an important part of maintaining a healthy environment for your pets. Aquariums of all sizes require cleaning on a regular basis. If done properly, your fish will live...

Aquarium plants can be potted, just like any houseplant, and they can be transplanted in the same manner. The biggest issue with planting aquarium plants in pots is not how to get the plants in...

Easy step by step guide to painting the back of your aquarium.

I have several fish aquariums and have maintained them for years. This is really easy even for a beginner. Never, Never use soap in your aquariums or anything that goes inside.

A natural planted tank is a freshwater planted tank that maximizes the use of natural processes to keep the plants and animals in the aquarium thriving. A lot of planted tank enthusiasts maintain...

Cinderblocks have a wide variety of uses. If you’re looking to decorate your aquarium in a fresh and vivid way, why not give them a try? Cinderblocks are cheap and readily available, and if you...

Fish do not need live plants in their environment to live, as plastic plants are an acceptable substitute for emulating the fish's environment. But there are benefits to putting living plants into...

The short answer to what size heater is needed for an aquarium is 5 watts per gallon. This calculation is only a guideline. Heaters on the market for home aquaria range from 25 watts to 300 watts....

A tank filter is important to fish care, helping keep your pets healthy and giving them a happier life. The filter serves many purposes, such as cleaning waste from the tank and as an oxygen...

Owning your own aquarium---and doing it right---can be expensive if you don't know some tricks, and a planted aquarium is no different. If you want your plants to flourish, you have to keep the...

Fish tanks at the pet store are clean, free of algae and bright with color. And getting the same result at home is simple, really. You must have patience, passion and the knowledge that it takes...

Dwarf seahorses, also known as Hippocampus zosterae, are the smallest species of seahorses. Dwarf seahorses are named for their habitat, zostrae sea grass or eel grass. The tiny animals favor the...

Aquariums can be very relaxing to watch, but not if the fish are attacking each other or quickly die. Most fish sold in stores are juveniles, so when purchasing them, you need to keep in mind just...

Fish tanks can make a fabulous interior design display in your home or office. Your aquarium can reflect your personality, whether its eclectic, sophisticated or artistic. Leave behind the boring...

Cleaning an old glass aquarium instead of buying a new glass aquarium is a great way to save money when setting up a new fish tank. Depending on the amount of salt deposits and dirt that have...

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...

What kind of world will you create for your fish? When you choose aquarium decorations, one thing is for certain; the fish probably don't care. The good thing about that is it means that you can...

Setting up a tropical aquarium is not difficult with the right knowledge. Without the correct information, a badly set up tropical aquarium could kill your fish. Read these steps for how to set up...

Aquariums require appropriate lighting to support the health and vitality of the plants and animals living in the tank. It can be difficult to select an appropriate lighting fixture for an...

Whether they keep saltwater fish, freshwater fish or just a couple of plastic fish in a dry tank, fish enthusiasts are passionate about their aquariums. So passionate, in fact, that when they are...

Aquarium filters are a necessary part of a healthy pet fish ecosystem. They provide both mechanical and biological water filtration to improve clarity and fish health. A variety of sizes and types...

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....

Twenty-gallon aquariums are large enough to host a thriving community of freshwater fish. However, they should be stocked carefully to avoid overcrowding and nitrate buildup.

Goldfish and kois are among the hardiest and longest-living fresh water aquarium fish. They are sociable and usually friendly to people and to each other (although they sometimes bully smaller...

You may think fish are low maintenance; you just feed them and they do the rest. But you should understand that fish need a clean home to maintain their health. And with just a few tools and a...

Artificial plants are used by many aquarium owners to add a place for fish to hide and also to decorate the tank. The problem with this is that if the plants are not used correctly or are not...

Starting a salt water aquarium is exciting and many people want to rush out and get started. This is generally something that takes some planning and cannot be rushed into if you want it done...

Aquarium caves are relatively easy and inexpensive to make yourself. Making aquarium caves yourself will allow you to customize the size, shape and look of the cave.

Salt water fish tanks require very specific care, and how long the lights are left on is a common concern. The idea is to mimic the natural periods of lightness and darkness in the ocean with your...

Guppies are often kept as pets in tanks of various sizes. Keeping guppies is relatively simple when you understand the type of water that they need to be kept in and why. Salt plays an important...

Red algae is an orange-red colored slime that builds up inside fish tanks. It is a common nuisance and can be hard to get rid of once it has started to grow. The best way to control red algae is...

Live aquarium plants not only are aesthetically pleasing, they are functional as well. Plants will use the carbon dioxide produced by fish and convert it into oxygen. The fish absorb the oxygen...

Clear water is a good indicator of a healthy tank, but it is not easy to achieve. Keeping fish-tank water clear can be a lot of work and involves careful balance of many variables. By following...

Serious fish hobbyists, whether their interest is freshwater or saltwater denizens, are even more serious when it comes to keeping a clean aquarium. While this article focuses on cleaning a marine...

How to set up a salt water fish tank? Marine fish sure are out of the ordinary. Are you thinking of setting up a fish tank? Setting up a salt water fish tank requires a lot of patience.

Bristle worms are colorful, caterpillar-like creatures that live in live rock and coral. They grow swiftly, often as long as 24 inches, and are very gluttonous. Although bristle worms may look...

Oxidation is a common complaint among aquarists. Over time, the metal compounds in the aquarium glass (or in its support structures) can form chemical reactions to water. This leads to oxidation,...