Fish Tanks

Fungus is present in all healthy freshwater and saltwater environments, including aquariums. Too much or certain kinds of fungus, however, can create problems for aquarium plants and fish.

Undergravel filters in aquariums use gravel as filters in order to pull water and debris into the gravel before transferring water back into the tank. Learn about why it's important to keep...

In order to remove algae from an aquarium, simply use an algae sponge from an aquarium store, or an algae scraper. Find out how stainless steel blades work great on glass tanks for cleaning algae...

Breeding goldfish requires several steps like adding Chloramine to a tank before adding male and female goldfish and planning, as goldfish breed in the spring. Breed goldfish with tips from an...

When buying goldfish tank mates, make sure the fish are compatible and the tank temperature is right for both fish. Purchase goldfish tank mates with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free...

Treating swim bladder disease in goldfish requires adding oraim salt to a tank to help digestion and not feeding them any food. Treat swim bladder disease in goldfish with tips from an aquarium...

Goldfish come in many different types ranging from short stocky to triangular fish. Learn about different types of goldfish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.

Ways to tell the sex of a goldfish include looking underneath the belly or through behavior like male fish only approach female fish, not the other way around. Tell what sex a goldfish is with...

Before buying koi fish, make sure the pond is suitable for the fish, the water is ready and cycled and a good source has been found to purchase koi from. Purchase koi fish for a pond with tips...

Items needed to breed Betta fish include at least a 10 gallon tank, sponge filter, and a heater to maintain the water at 70 to 72 degrees. Breed Betta fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in...

Naming a goldfish can be a simple as looking at it and giving it the first name that comes to mind or giving it a fun name. Name a goldfish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video...

Ways not to kill a fish include leaving it in water and keeping an aquarium clean by changing water frequently and servicing the filter Avoid harming fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in...

Keeping a Betta fish requires clean aquarium water, 70 to 72 degree water and putting a live plant like a water hyacinth in the bowl. Keep Betta fish around with tips from an aquarium shop owner...

Changing water in a fish tank can be done by scooping it out or through a siphoning process. Change aquarium fish tank water with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.

Breeding livebearing tropical fish requires at least a 10 gallon tank, water that is 78 to 80 degrees and ample hiding places. Breed livebearing tropical fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner...

Treating a sick Betta fish involves identifying the illness like fungal ailments and administering a treatment like Fungus Cure. Help a sick Betta fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in...

Disposing of a dead goldfish can be done by putting it in a plastic bag and throwing it away or placing it in a compost bin. Get rid of dead goldfish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this...

Caring for tropical fish requires maintaining good aquarium tank water quality and minimizing stress on the tropical fish. Take care of tropical fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this...

Keeping a fish from getting stressed requires keeping clean water in the aquarium and stable water parameters. Prevent stressing a fish out with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video...

Fish ailments can be fungal or bacterial and are usually diagnosed by the color of growths or loss of coloration. Learn to figure out a fish's ailment with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this...

When choosing fish for a freshwater aquarium, be sure to research the type of aquarium and fish that will placed in it. Select a fish for a freshwater aquarium with tips from an aquarium shop...

Checking fish for bacteria and fungus can be done visually but requires being familiar with fish enough to look for color changes and differences. Look for bacteria and fungus on fish with tips...

Parasites can sometimes be spotted on a fish by visual inspection but sometimes parasites will affect a fish's behavior. Check a fish for parasites with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this...

Before buying a fish, make sure to research and determine specific requirements being sought and to meet husbandry needs for that fish. Purchase a fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in...

The key to feeding goldfish is measuring enough food that will be gone in 30 seconds and balancing and coordinating water changes. Feed goldfish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free...

Washing a goldfish bowl involves wiping down the sides with only a little bit of water inside. Clean a goldfish bowl with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.

The best way to care for a fish is by changing water at normal intervals and not adding chemicals or buffers to the tank. Take care of fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video...

Plenty of people lose pets or grow tired of keeping pets and then need to get rid of their aquariums. Because aquariums are used for so many animals, not just fish, there are always plenty of them...

Build a custom-sized aquarium to fit the exact needs of your aquarium's location. Although there are a number of different sizes and styles of aquariums available, you can't adjust stock aquariums...