Pet Fish

Although many have been drinking tap water for years, a large amount of people have started switching over to filtered water, through machines in grocery stores, filtered bottled water and even...

African cichlids are a group of fish species that originate in Africa. These fish come in many patterns, colors and sizes. These fish can be kept as pets, and used as a food source for humans...

Most fish tanks need substrate, which is needed for plants to root and healthy bacteria to grow. It does not need to be gravel.

Now that you've purchased new fish, it's time to introduce them into your pond. Give your new inhabitants a good start in their new home by following these simple steps.

An aquarium is an enclosed ecosystem and can only healthily support a certain number of fish. Any waste produced must be either processed and neutralized or removed. If there are too many fish for...

An aquarium chiller regulates the water temperature if it reaches a warm point the fish cannot handle. A water chiller works similarly to an air conditioning unit that humans use for comfort when...

Protein skimmers are filters designed to do just what the name indicates: skim proteins from the water. They are employed most typically on saltwater reef tanks, though they may be used on...

Ammonia is a nitrogen-based compound that can be found in the water of reef aquariums. If the ammonia levels are high enough, it can kill your fish. Aquariums must be tested for ammonia on a...

Micro bubbles, which are the tiny bubbles that can be emitted from a fish tank filter can be quite a nuisance. They can appear to come from out of nowhere, and correcting the issue should be done...

If you have male and female fish in a pond, chances are that the female will show signs of pregnancy at some point. If so, and if you'd like to raise the babies also, remove the eggs and place...

Changing a freshwater fish tank to a saltwater tank is more complicated than changing the water and adding saltwater fish. You'll need to overhaul the system, installing new lighting and substrate.

A goldfish's swim bladder is an organ used to adjust its buoyancy in the water so that it does not sink to the bottom of the tank or rise to the top. If it cannot adjust its swim bladder, it will...

The beautiful discus fish is considered the king of all tropical fish by many freshwater aquarists. Once only available to a select few due to its scarcity, the discus is now one of the most...

Whether you call them sharksuckers or suckerfish, the remora is one of the ocean's most interesting residents. With its modified dorsal fin, it attaches itself to larger creatures and hitches a...

Saltwater aquariums are delicate ecosystems that require care to keep them in good working order. A saltwater parasite can infect an aquarium, throwing the system out of whack and causing harm to...

At the top of the food chain is the human species- strong and dynamic. At the bottom of the food chain is one of the most abundant and widely consumed sea animals on the planet--krill. The word...

Maintaining a saltwater aquarium is different from maintaining a fresh water aquarium simply because of the needs of the fish. Freshwater fish and saltwater fish aquariums require different care...

Saltwater tanks have been known to be less maintenance friendly than freshwater tanks. Yet saltwater tanks can host a larger variety of aqua-life such as corals, mussels and exotic fish. You may...

A nano tank is a small salt water aquarium. Nano tanks come in sizes ranging from 5 gallons to 30 gallons. Nano tanks can be maintained with out the expensive, larger aquarium equipment, such as...

Ammonia is a toxic byproduct of fish waste, excess food and plant matter decay. It is transformed by bacteria into a less harmful form of nitrogen usable by plants for growth. At high levels, it...

Aquarium plants bring your tank to the next level. They provide natural water filters and introduce beneficial bacteria--not to mention that you can spend hours getting lost in their beauty. Most...

Aquatic plants for the most part are hardy. They are not susceptible to disease as fish are. Most of the time plant disease will occur because of a larger problem. Poor lighting conditions and...

Aquarium plants add beauty to your tank as well as provide cover for shy or baby fish. Aquarium plants are available in plastic and live forms. There are benefits to incorporating live plants into...

setting up your bettas new home

Cherub Pygmies, also known as Cherub Angelfish, Atlantic Pygmy Angelfish and Pygmy Angelfish, have a name longer than they are. These cute fish range in size from an inch to 3 inches, but are easy...

Live aquarium plants, besides being attractive, also provide a more natural and comfortable environment for your fish. There are many hardy, fast-growing species of aquarium plant suitable for...

The pH scale is used to measure how acidic, alkaline or neutral your water is. The scale ranges from zero (most acidic) to 14 (most alkaline), with 7 being neutral. Most freshwater fish survive in...

Minnows provide an exciting live bait element to fishing. Anglers for generations have used minnows to catch their favorite types of fish. The live minnow is also used as the model bait fish in...

Care for Goldfish is important to keep your little friend living longer. Not only should you change the water in their tank but Goldfish can accumulate parasites on their scales which can be...

Controlling algae is one of the most common and challenging aspects of keeping fish tanks. Anyone who has kept an aquarium has had to deal with green, brown, thread, or black beard algae at some...

Sea-Monkey ads have peppered comic books and children's magazines for decades. They show cuddly, cartoon-like undersea humans with hands and flippers and cute, smiling faces. The descriptive text...

The sea monkeys that are often advertised in the back of comic books and children's magazines depict undersea humanoids with smiling faces, hands and fins, and a long tail. Their fun-loving...

One of the fastest-growing fish industries in recent years has been the production of pond-raised tilapia. Virtually unheard of 20 years ago, tilapia production brings in millions of dollars in...

A pump is one of the most important items needed in an aquarium. Pumps aid in the oxygenation and aeration of your aquariums water providing a safe livable environment. Finding the pump that is...

Although many fish in the wild and in captivity are egg-laying varieties, some fish do give birth to live young. Known as live-bearers, these fish raise their young to term as any mother would,...

If hobbyists select the wrong type of lighting for a home aquarium, it can result in algae overgrowth, die-off of benthic plants, poor visibility and behavioral problems in fish. Fortunately, the...

Macropodus Chinensis, or Chinese paradise fish, aren't considered picky eaters. They are omnivores, although they favor a high-protein diet of meaty foods. These colorful relatives of the Betta...

"Ich" is short for Ichthyophthirius multifilius, one of the best known and most common aquarium diseases. Ich is actually a parasitic organism that attacks fish, often because they are weakened or...

CO2 is an essential ingredient in plant growth and for aquatics. This presents a special challenge because aquatic plants must rely on what is present in the water. High-tech CO2 systems are...

A natural pond is fed by natural water sources, but your backyard pond is not a natural pond and if you need to add tap water to your pond you will need to treat the water first to remove the...

I am going to explain to you the best and safest way to start (cycle) a freshwater (and tropical) aquarium.

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...

Many factors come into play when deciding to set up a salt water tank. The size of the tank, location, cost, time, and the type of live animals you will have are the most important. Deciding to...

Adding aquatic plants to your fresh water tank not only provides you with natural benefits, but it also gives you a chance to personalize your aquarium. Aquatic plants produce oxygen, absorb...

Red slime algae, or cyanobaceria, forms when there are excess levels of dissolved organic carbons in your fish tank. This algae bloom is common in newer aquariums, but can develop in older, more...

Saltwater fish are coveted among aquarium hobbyists and fish collectors. Taking care of these often-colorful animals, which are renowned for their beauty, requires great skill and care, yet the...

The blowfish is part of the Tetraodontidae family, which includes over 120 species known, among others, as puffers, blowfish and toadfish. For defense, these fish rapidly inflate themselves with...

Taken at a park in Windsor Riverside, Ontario, this picture depicts a healthy fish pond. It is critical to understand what makes an outdoor fish pond appealing and refreshing and keeps the fish...

Aquariums are a beautiful addition to any home or office. They provide an interesting conversation piece and a peaceful presence to any interior space. Salt water aquariums are especially...

Sea anemones come in all shapes and colors and can be found in most parts of the world. Anemones should not be kept in coral tanks, because some types of anemones are known to move around and can...