Pet Fish

How to Cycle a Fish Tank with Fish. You've already added fish to your brand new tank and now your fish are dying off and getting sick, your tank is cycling! How do you keep your fish alive...

If the glass stains on your aquarium are making it an unsightly mess, you may be tempted to reach for the Windex, but that decision could prove fatal to your fish. Chemicals in Windex and similar...

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.

Red algae is slimy, can be a range of colors and is not a true algae. For most aquarists, red algae is just a headache.

With the recent introduction of new t5 lamps, which are capable of replicating the spectrum of light corals need to grow, there has been much debate over whether t5 is better than metal halide.

A sea anemone is an invertebrate polyp with a cylinder body and a mouth encircled by tentacles, according to the Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia. It belongs in the Anthozoa class, which also...

Saltwater fish tanks can enthrall and relax with vivid colors and quirky animals. They can also be a lesson in chemistry. The constant measuring and supplementing can be challenging but also...

Algae builds up in fish ponds from fish waste, dead leaves and wood, and dead fish, to name a few causes. This green algae comes mostly in two forms, plankton algae and filamentous algae. You want...

Do you want to hatch brine shrimp eggs for entertainment or just food from your carnivorous fish? Whatever the case, hatching brine shrimp eggs is easy and can be quite exciting! Children will...

Keeping a pond healthy means maintaining a healthy ecosystem. An integral part of the equation is a thriving colony of beneficial bacteria. Beneficial bacteria work by removing plant and fish...

Aquariums are an enormously popular piece of décor in many homes across America. They're also very common, with many being bought pre-owned at thrift or second-hand stores. Unfortunately,...

Though popular, aquariums can sometimes be very expensive, often ranging up into the hundreds, even thousands of dollars for larger tanks. Luckily, there are many options for purchasing used...

You can make a freshwater aquarium out of just about anything that will hold water. However, saltwater tanks are not quite so straightforward. If you are thinking about creating a saltwater fish...

Pond plants add color and food for aquatic life while removing toxins from the water. Common pond plants include water lilies, which are placed in the bottom of a pond, and marginals, which are...

A pond containing Koi needs adequate filtration and water circulation for the fish to thrive. Pond owners use waterfalls as a beautiful way to circulate and maintain healthy water for prized Koi...

One of the best ways to keep your fish healthy is to test the water they live in. Chemicals caused by the decomposition of waste in the tank can build up in a surprisingly short time in a closed...

Koi fish are regarded as excellent pond fish because they are easy to care for, social, they get along with other types of fish and they live for 20 to 30 years under optimal conditions. Koi...

Fish tanks make beautiful additions to any home. From the common rectangular tanks to spherical tanks and polygonal tanks that sit in corners, there's virtually no end to the variety. Some may...

Fish tanks can bring a unique beauty to any home, especially if they're carefully and properly maintained. Routine maintenance of your aquarium not only ensures that your tank will remain...

Triassic triops have been around even since the dinosaurs roamed the earth. Because of this fact, triassic triops can make great pets for children and even adults! Speaking from experience,...

Java moss has become a very popular plant for aquascaping planted aquariums because it is cheap and easy to grow. Java moss thrives in a wide range of water parameters. But the speed and ease at...

The pH of an aquarium is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the water. The pH scale goes from 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. A pH of 7 in considered neutral,...

Lethargic goldfish or koi is an indication some infection has infested your pond. It is important to know and recognize the symptoms of the various afflictions that can affect your pond.

The turnover rate of an aquarium, or how many times the volume of water in the tank cycles completely, is a critical factor in freshwater and marine aquariums. If the rate is not high enough, the...

A wall aquarium can be a beautiful centerpiece to your living room and be quite the conversation starter. Owning an aquarium of this size will allow you to keep some of the larger and more exotic...

Water gardens are difficult to set up and maintain, and many hobbyists are disappointed when--after months of setup and maintenance--their aquatic friends hide out under plants and ornaments, away...

Maintaining a fish tank is a delicate process that requires monitoring of water and the chemical make-up of it. While temperature is often looked at as the top priority in keeping fish healthy,...

Plants can add a level of realism to your home aquarium that is difficult to achieve with their exclusion. Live plants can be difficult to keep, however, and are prone to wilting or being eaten or...

Though rather hardy, black moor goldfish do not have the voice to tell you when they are sick; they use more subtle ways of communicating.

The sea dragon, Phycodurus eques, is a fish and close cousin to the sea horse. The name is derived from their appearance and they are primarily found off the coast of Australia.

Many freshwater aquarium fish like live food as a treat. Occasional meals of live foods are essential for maintaining healthy fish. Live foods are also important for bringing tropical fish into...

Ich (or Ick) is a common bug that infects aquariums. It is easily treated if caught in time and very cheaply. This article discusses the simple “heat method” to cure a tank of ich. Ich is...

I am an avid goldfish owner. My “babies” as I call them will literally come to me when I talk to them. If you have an outdoor pond it is easy to train your goldfish to do the same thing. I’ve...

Distilled water is used for aquariums and fish tanks. The reason distilled water is used is because of the minerals it provides for the fish. Distilled water has a low pH, which is the opposite...

When any fish dies, it is important to fix whatever imbalance caused the death to protect other fish or pond life. Diseases come from a variety of issues and sources, including infections,...

A coral reef is composed of the accumulation of the skeletal structures of corals--living organisms that protect themselves by creating a hard exoskeleton made primarily of calcium. Coral reefs...

Thrush is a mouth fungus which appears as white raised sores on the inside of the mouth and on the throat and tonsils. It can also be present on the gums, and people with dentures develop fungus...

Tiger Oscars are members of the Cichlid family. They are fresh-water fish coming from the Amazon and can become fairly large in size, often reaching up to 16 inches long at adulthood. Tiger...

An outdoor fishpond can bring beauty and serenity to your yard. Fish are colorful and interactive, and they will quickly become beloved pets. Maintaining and outdoor pond can be intimidating at...

This is a quick how to on introducing new fish into an occupied aquarium.

Saltwater fish are beautiful but come with many hassles, including keeping salinity and pH levels, the temperature and countless other things perfect. One of the problems that many overlook,...

Water pH is one of the most important aspects of quality water. It measures the alkalinity and acidity of water. Water pH is neutral at 7.0. A measurement below 7.0 is acidic and above 7.0 is...

A water's alkalinity can be a very important factor in the health of your pet fish. Though many fish prefer a neutral water of around 7.0, some, like African cichlids or saltwater fish, prefer a...

Aquarium sealant is a solid, adhesive rubbery gel composed primarily of silicone. It is extremely strong and used to bond heavy sheets of glass together in most aquariums. Along with strength,...

Coral reefs are shallow-ocean habitats that are filled with sea life. The massive structure that the coral reef is comprised of is actually built out of coral polyps, which are small marine...

Aerators, such as an airstone attached by a plastic hose to an air pump, create needed oxygen so that fish and plants can survive in the small confines of a tank. Out in the wild, water is...

Do you plan to buy aquatic frogs but unsure as to how to introduce frogs to the frog aquarium? Introducing aquatic frogs to the aquarium is actually quite easy and can be done almost the same way...

There are three things needed for algae to grow in a fish aquarium: water, light and nutrients. Since all three are also vital to the fish, you can't eliminate them, but there are steps you can...

Scallops are a popular choice in many seafood dishes; consequently, scallop farming is an important industry for many economies. Scallop farming is a source of many jobs ranging from equipment...

A protein skimmer is a device used to extract organic materials and protein from water. Protein skimming is also called "foam fractioning," and this type of filtration is helpful with maintaining...