Fish Food

In the wild, fish address their nutritional requirements by feeding from different natural sources. In the aquarium, fish will only be healthy if they are fed in the same manner, and with the same wide range of food choices they enjoy in their native habitats. Here are the many fish food options, along with feeding tips and warnings. more »

Fish have made great pets to people for centuries. Ever since the days of the Roman Empire, when the sea barbel became the first fish to be brought indoors, people have been keeping fish as pets. You can take a more hands on approach to raising your fish by making your own fish food for them. more »

Any new venture has its risks, but none seem to outweigh the potential rewards as much as fish farming. It is simple, safe and requires very little to get started in terms of both equipment and cash. You can, from your own back yard, raise fish to eat for a fraction of what it costs in the stores. You can rear catfish, carp, bluegill... more »

Water quality, especially proper oxygenation, is the most important aspect of the aquarium when caring for tropical fish. However, there are many factors that can influence their health. more »

Proper maintenance of a fish pond involves far more than filling the pond with water, running it through a filter and introducing fish. Your outdoor pond may be the perfect spot for native frogs, salamanders and insects, such as mosquitoes, to breed. Algae may bloom and take over, dimming your view of your fish. Herons may see your... more »