Fish Tanks

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By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
One of the crucial steps in cleaning fish tanks is vacuuming the gravel or substrate using a water siphon. These are quite simple to use. They remove debris and droppings from the substrate without disturbing the tank's water conditions... more »
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Algae is always present in an aquarium no matter what you do. Algae in an aquarium is a sign that you have created a healthy underwater environment capable of growing life. Its presence in your aquarium can be controlled just by using a few ... more »
By Summer Banks Banks 2 comments
You have filled your tank with some of the most beautiful fish you could find. Your final addition is a Plecostomus. After a few short weeks, you notice your Plec (for short) is dirtying the tank with his droppings. You are overfeeding your ... 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 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 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
Aquarium gravel is important for many reasons. It not only highlights your fish in your own unique style, but the gravel also harbors bacteria that are beneficial to your aquarium. The type of gravel you choose depends largely on the type of fish ... 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 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 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 »
By rkayne 0 comments
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... more »
By harleymilo 3 comments
You will learn how to setup a 30-gallon freshwater aquarium, manage the 1st Cycle, stock it half-way with fish, and care for and maintain your new underwater ecosystem... more »
By anasteso1454 1 comments
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 your aquarium, listed below. The operation of this ... more »
By logan 0 comments
How to maintain the health of your fish aquarium water. *Feeding methods for your pet fish.. more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Building your own fish tanks can not only save you money, but can be a rewarding way to incorporate the tanks into your home. For the first tank, you should probably start small, learning the basics. Then you can build larger custom-shaped aquariums... more »
By Plugpitch 20 comments
One of the biggest mistakes fish owners make is changing all of the tank's water. This can be devastating as bacterial levels can be wiped out. Bacterial is essential to breakdown fish poop from becoming toxic. The best solution is dilution!.. more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
When not properly set up or cared for, a fish tank can smell. Setting up the fish tank correctly will keep most odors from beginning, but every fish tank could smell eventually. Here are a few tips for avoiding and eliminating odors... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 12 comments
Algae uses photosynthesis to grow in an aquarium. Luckily, there are ways to control this unruly protist... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
White spots on the glass of fish tanks and the filter are most likely calcium deposits. They are often created by evaporating water and can be prevented by regularly cleaning the tank, including changing a portion of the water. Once the deposits ... more »
By Ruby Bayan 0 comments
Relocating or moving an aquarium from one place to another is a major task that requires planning and considerable preparation. When the lives of pets sensitive to their environment are at stake, dismantling, moving, and reinstalling their ... more »
By Ruby Bayan 0 comments
Aquariums can become severely compromised by snail infestations. Some fishkeeping enthusiasts appreciate snails in their tanks, but many regard them as intruders and pests. Luckily, prevention and elimination of snail overpopulation is possible. ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 10 comments
The first step in creating an underwater zoo is to set up your tank. Then the fun begins as you choose a variety of colorful underwater decorations and inhabitants... more »