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Research freshwater, saltwater and tropical fish and learn about their respective habitats. Discover tips and techniques for breeding betta fish or cleaning a goldfish bowl. Feel like a fish out of water trying to set up an outdoor fish pond? Don’t know how to keep an aquarium or fish tank sparkling clean? Get eHow’s step-by-step instructions on everything from stocking and maintaining a koi pond to ridding your aquarium of algae.

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  • How to Remove Glass Stains From Aquariums

    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...

  • How to Properly Clean Your Beta's Tank

    I've had many beta's through out my life, and there is a right way to clean their tanks to make them live longer.

  • How to Clean Marine Aquarium Equipment

    Cleaning and maintaining your aquarium equipment is very important. Clean equipment can reduce the risk of disease to your animals, allow your aquarium to perform better, and aid in the overall...

  • How to Set Up & Maintain a Salt Water Tank

    Salt water aquariums are a pleasant addition to any home when given the proper maintenance. Set-up can take some time and requires several days of runtime without any fish. This gives the tank...

  • How to Keep Your Fish Tank Clean with Mangroves Trees

    Love your fish tank but hate cleaning it all the time? You can keep it clean for much longer the same way nature keeps the water clean in tropical areas - with mangrove trees!

  • Protein Skimmer Instructions

    Protein skimmers are used to remove organic compounds from your aquarium's water. These compounds, if left unchecked, could develop into toxic nitrites in your tank. A good protein skimmer will...

  • How to Clean Your Fish Aquarium

    cleaning your fish tank with ease

  • How to Clean Aquarium Accessories

    An aquarium is a closed system that can't tolerate the introduction of toxins. Even small amounts of commonly used household chemicals can be fatal to the organisms in your tank. It is important...

  • How to Clean the Water in a Fish Tank Cleaning

    Saltwater and freshwater fish tanks require routine care to maintain the health and vitality of the life inside of them. Fish tank cleaning entails many tasks that should be repeated often but...

  • How to Properly Clean a Fish Aquarium

    This article will tell you how to properly clean and maintain an aquarium. When done correctly, it will produce fantastic results.

  • How to Clean an Undergravel Filter

    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...

  • How to Clean Fish Tank Ornaments

    Over time, fish tank ornaments will lose their bright colors and definition, so they should be cleaned with algae pads and nylon brushes. Find out when bleach can be used to clean fish tank...

  • Safe Products to Clean an Aquarium

    When you set up an aquarium, it should be as clean as possible before you fill it with water. This can be difficult, especially when dealing with an aquarium that has been set up previously, and...

  • How to Clean a Reef Aquarium

    Cleaning a saltwater aquarium, with its sensitive ecosystem, can be hard enough. Throwing in a reef can make things downright exhaustive. Reef aquariums require very specific water conditions....

  • How to Raise Healthy Goldfish and Kois

    Goldfish and kois are among the hardiest and longest-living fresh water aquarium fish. They are sociable and usually friendly to people and to each other (although they sometimes bully smaller...

  • Tips for Clear Fish Tank Water

    Clear water is a good indicator of a healthy tank, but it is not easy to achieve. Keeping fish-tank water clear can be a lot of work and involves careful balance of many variables. By following...

  • How to Clean a 20-Gallon Fish Tank

    Cleaning your fish tank frequently will not only reduce unsightly algae buildup, but it will also ensure a long, healthy life for your fish. Cleaning your 20-gallon fish tank doesn't have to be...

  • How to Clean a Used Aquarium

    If you have purchased a used aquarium, you will need to clean it thoroughly and with great care to make sure that it is safe for your fish. Since you cannot be sure what has been stored in the...

  • How to Set up a Fish Bowl

    This article will show you step-by-step how to set up a fish bowl.

  • How to Clean a Fish Tank With Sand

    Improper or inconsistent cleaning of your tank will cause your fish to become unhealthy and eventually die. Cleaning your fish tank is not hard if you know what to do. Some fish tanks contain...

  • How to Clean Artificial Aquarium Plants

    In order to clean artificial aquarium plants, use hot water to soak the plants and scrub the branches. Discover why cleaners, bleach and dish soap shouldn't be used to clean artificial aquarium...

  • How to Clean an Aquarium

    Clean an aquarium by clearing out the plants and ornaments, removing 25 percent of the water and cleaning out the water filter. Keep an aquarium clean with tips from a pet store owner in this free...

  • When Is It OK to Remove Fish From an Aquarium to Clean?

    In saltwater fish aquariums it is often unnecessary to remove the fish to clean the tank. Find out when it is OK to remove fish from an aquarium to clean with tips from the owner of a fish pet...

  • How Do I Clean a Fish Aquarium?

    Cleaning a fish aquarium is often as easy as changing the water in the tank. Learn how to clean a fish aquarium with tips from the owner of a fish pet store in this free video on pet care.

  • How Do I Clean Algae on a Fish Aquarium?

    To clean the algae on a fish aquarium, try using algae magnets or algae-eating fish. Clean the algae from a fish aquarium with tips from the owner of a fish pet store in this free video on pet care.

  • How to Clean Algae on a Fish Aquarium

    Algae can be cleaned from fish aquariums on a weekly or monthly basis using razor scrapers or magnetic algae scrapers. Clean the algae from a fish aquarium with tips from the manager of a fish pet...

  • How Do I Clean a Fish Aquarium?

    Cleaning a fish aquarium is one of the most important parts of owning a fish tank and requires a siphon hose and a bucket. Learn how to clean a fish aquarium with tips from the manager of a fish...

  • How to Clean Aquarium Glass

    Cleaning your aquarium's glass is key if you want your fish to stay healthy and live as long as possible, but you can't just clean it with dish soap and water. Soap residue is extremely difficult...

  • How to Clean Glass Aquarium Covers

    There's nothing prettier than a clear, sparkling aquarium. But it's dangerous to use traditional window cleaners on your aquarium glass, as this would be extremely toxic to your fish. Still, it's...

  • How to Kill Algae in Your Aquarium

    Do you want to know how to kill algae in your aquarium? Algae can become an unsightly problem that ruins the beauty of your fish tank. It can also deplete your home aquarium of the water’ s...

  • How to Keep the Sand in Your Aquarium Clean

    Aquariums are popular in many homes and are enjoyed by children and adults alike. While gravel is often used in the bottom of aquariums, sand can also be used. Usually, there is a filter under the...

  • How to Clean Decorations in Your Fish Tank

    This article will show you step-by-step how to clean decorations in your fish tank. Cleaning decorations a little each cleaning will keep them looking new.

  • How to Clean a Fish Tank Filter

    This article will show you step by step how to clean the filter on your fish tank.

  • How to Clean a Ten Gallon Fish Tank

    My article will show you step by step how to clean a ten gallon fish tank.

  • How to Clean a Fish Tank

    My article will show you step by step how to clean a fish tank.

  • About Fish Tank Cleaning Supplies

    Fish tanks have a tendency to get dirty quickly, which you probably already know if you have one. Algae forms by the hour and can quickly leave the water in your green and unhealthy for anything...

  • How to Take Care of a Fish Tank

    Keeping pet fish requires responsibility. The most important part of keeping fish is taking care of the tank, which must be clean and well maintained. With different daily and weekly checks, you...

  • How to Clean a Glass Fish Tank

    Cleaning a glass fish tank is not as easy as you might think. If you do it the wrong way you risk killing off all of your fish. Using soap to clean the tank, for example, is the wrong way to...

  • How to Clean a Fish Bowl

    Cleaning a fish bowl should be done using de-chlorinated water and a fresh sponge to maintain the natural bacteria that keeps the fish healthy. Clean a fish bowl, keeping the environment safe for...

  • About Aquarium Filtration Systems

    Anyone looking into owning an aquarium should understand the workings of an aquarium filtration system beforehand. A good filter is a necessary addition to any aquarium if you want to make sure...

  • How to Clean a Japanese Fighting Fish's Fish Bowl

    Since Japanese Fighting fish live in a simple fish bowl with still water it needs to be cleaned by hand on a regular basis. Japanese Fighting Fish can survive in water right from your tap and one...

  • How to Clean a Fish Tank

    Clean out your tank before you add your fish, to get rid of any dirt and dust it may have accumulated from sitting on the shelf. Don't use soap, as this tends to leave a residue that is extremely...

  • How to Clean A Fish Bowl

    Is your goldfish bowl getting cloudy and gross? Here's how to give your pet a sparkling clean home!

  • How to take care of your small pond (under 200 gallons)

    So you have your pond up and running. But you wonder when and how to keep it looking clean and healthy..... Follow these instructions and your pond will give you years of enjoyment.

  • How to clean out a fish tank for a beta fish

    Is the water in your fish tank getting dirty? Does your fish look a little lifeless? Change the water! It's easy. Here's how.....

  • How to Run a Salt Water Fish Tank

    Fish keeping is enjoyable, but saltwater fish keeping is even more fun. If you are a beginner, then running a saltwater tank can be difficult. But, with the right resources, the right information...

  • How to Clean a Fish Tank Filter

    The fish tank filter can be cleaned with a regular water faucet. Get tips on how to clean the parts of a fish tank filter from a pet expert in this free pet care video.

  • Tools & Scrapers for Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums

    Learn how to clean and maintain saltwater & freshwater aquariums in this free instructional video clip.

  • How to Clean a Filter Sock

    Aquarium filter socks get really dirty really fast. In this article I'll tell you how to get them sparkling clean safely!

  • How to Clean a Fish Aquarium

    It's essential to clean your pet's habitat on a regular basis to maintain their optimal health, and fish are no exception. Cleaning an aquarium top to bottom should be done about once a month,...

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