Tropical Fish

Ever since I was a child I had a fascination for this beautiful creature . . . to the extreme thought that I wanted one for my very own . . . to keep in my pool. Absurd as it sounds, I was a kid;...

A coho, also known as silver salmon, is a type of Pacific salmon that is found in Alaska, Baja California, Korea and Japan. The coho is a popular game fish that is considered endangered in some areas.

African cichlids are a breed of tropical fish popular among aquarium enthusiasts. Cichlids are very colorful and are adaptable enough to be successful in aquariums where many other tropical fish...

Reefs are among the most well-known and sought out underwater features in the world. Though the definition of a reef in nautical terms can encompass a wide range of aquatic structures lying below...

African cichlids are a breed of tropical fish popular to aquarium enthusiasts. Cichlids are very colorful, and are adaptable enough to be successful in aquariums, where many other tropical fish...

Perhaps your dentist has installed an aquarium in her waiting room. Your root canal is forgotten as you imagine donning a wet suit and joining the fish in their graceful dance. You realize that...

Discus fish are bold, attractive freshwater fish that usually get along with other discus fish. It used to be that the only place a hobbyist could acquire a discus fish was to either buy one from...

When it comes to tropical fish, the pH level of the water has a significant part in deciding whether your pets will be swimming around happily or floating belly up with a look of horror etched...

Discus are among the most coveted of all tropical aquarium fish. Regarded for their sheer beauty, they appear in a variety of shades, colors, and patterns, all of which contribute to their...

Once your freshwater tropical aquarium is set-up the most exciting part of the hobby begins--buying tropical fish. For beginners, this can be a confusing process because of the number of species,...

Parrotfish are a mostly tropical species of fish that prefer the shallow coral reefs of the Red Sea and Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. There are approximately 90 subspecies. The main...

Below is only one method observed in today's hobby, remember you can always use a piece of flexible tubing to form a small drip running from your tank to the bucket you placed your fish in, to do...

A tropical fish tank provides an enjoyable and relaxing hobby. A tropical fish tank can be set up in most areas and even rental housing usually has no restrictions against fish as pets. It is...

Starfish are unique animals in that they can reproduce in both sexual and asexual manners. Each starfish is a male or female, but the animal's actual reproductive method will depend solely on what...

Sea urchins come in many colors, with the most common being purple and light pink. Purple sea urchins are classified as species Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, and they live from the Alaskan to...

While goldfish serve a purpose and are great for beginner tanks or for children, it is always nice to bump up your options a notch with a tropical fish aquarium. A wide variety of types and colors...

The Zebra Danio is known in scientific circles as “Danio Rerio”. It was previously known as “Brachydanio Rerio”. The zebra is a hardy, and lively tropical aquarium fish that is easy to take care...

Learn how many fish will fit in your aquarium.

Discus fish are popular aquarium fish because they are large, colorful and not prone to hide. There are many species of discus fish available in the pet trade and they are usually not aggressive...

Colisa lalia, known more commonly as the “Dwarf Gourami”, is a beautiful fish that exhibits many characteristics that make it a wonderful aquarium fish. It is peaceful, doesn’t grow too large, is...

Sea dragons are rarely seen in the wild since they are so cleverly camouflaged. The leafy sea dragon has more leaf-like appendages covering its body than the weedy, or common sea dragon. Even so,...

Freshwater angelfish are beautiful, and often they are the fish that attract newcomers to the fish keeping hobby. It is only natural that at some point the fish keeper would like to try their...

This is how you can fill your fish tank full of platys & guppies. It is really easy, and pretty cheap!

Discus fish are a species of fish that are often seen in aquariums, and they have a reputation for two things: requiring an excessive amount of care and being excessively beautiful. For many...

Finding a new home for a tropical fish is essential if one cannot care for it anymore. Find a new home for a tropical fish with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish.

Researching tropical fish is crucial to picking out the right pet. Research tropical fish at local fish stores with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish.

Choosing a tropical fish tank is an important step in keeping exotic fish. Choose the right tropical fish tank with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish.

Tropical fish aquarium accessories include filters, lighting and decorative materials. Choose tropical fish aquarium accessories with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish.

Choosing tropical fish depends on the size of aquarium and the environment that is available. Choose the right tropical fish for an aquarium with tips from a limnologist in this free video about...

Altered tropical fish have gone through cruel processes like being painted, dyed and even tattooed. Avoid buying altered tropical fish with tips from a limnologist in this free video about...

Caring for a tropical fish tank requires changing the water, cleaning the filters and changing the light bulbs. Care for a tropical fish tank with tips from a limnologist in this free video about...

Caring for a tropical fish requires providing a balanced diet and proper water temperature. Care for a tropical fish with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish.

The basics of keeping tropical fish include getting an aquarium with a cover and light, and creating the proper environment for the desired fish. Learn the basics of keeping tropical fish with...

Lighting for a tropical fish aquarium varies depending on the purpose of the tank. Light a tropical fish aquarium with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish.

Many people consider fish to be the most cheap and easy pet you can have. But they aren't. I spent $100+ on a 5-gallon tank that can support only 5 small fish. I've gone through several deaths of...

The highly popular Corydora catfish are among the easiest of all aquarium fishes to keep. There are many different species of Cory, with the albino specimens ranking as favorites. These excellent...

Otocinclus or oto cats are easy to breed in the home aquarium as long as you follow a few simple steps.

Here are some great tips that will help you increase the amount of guppy fry that you catch.

Owning tropical fish can be a wonderful hobby. Their brilliant colors are beautiful and they are relaxing to watch as they swim around their aquarium home. Sometimes though that beauty is marred...

The common Black Molly is a livebearing fish that is fairly easy to breed. I had a 20 gal. tank set up for my breeding mollies and started with about 4 of them. After a couple years, I was...

Angelfish who are ready to breed will select mates on their own. If they are in a group of fish, they will choose an area of the tank to claim as their own and then protect it from their tank...

Black mollies are part of a class of fish known as "live bearers." The females of the fish that fall into this class keep their fertilized eggs inside their bodies until they hatch, at which time...

The Arulius Barb (Barbus Arulius) belongs to the Family Cyprinidae and is native to the waters of Southern India. It grows up to 4 inches long in captivity. This active tropical freshwater fish...

A tank full of tropical fish can be as soothing as meditation, as interesting as a scuba dive and as entertaining as TV. You can add this glorious embellishment to your own home when you keep...

The Gold Veil Angelfish belong to the family "cichildae" and are native to South America. The Gold Veil Angel is a strain of angelfish that has a gold/white colored body. The fins are long and...

Taking care of a real-life "Little Nemo" clown fish takes extra care. Clown fish are colorful fish that are yellow, orange, red, black or striped with white, and are native to the Pacific and...

If you want to try out having a fish as a pet, tetra fish are a pretty good place to start. Native to the infamous Amazon River, they are active and fun to watch, easy to feed and great for kids...

If you house together at least one female guppy and at least one male guppy, chances are you will eventually have a crowded fish tank. Guppies breed like rabbits and watching the babies grow is a...

Seahorses capture the hearts of millions every year. This may be largely due to the seahorse's inclusion in pretty much any cartoon movie that takes place under the sea. Not only are seahorses...

Nothing can be more relaxing than a salt water aquarium. This is due to the fact that there is something appealing and calming in watching beautiful fish swim around in their environment. In...