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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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Betta fish are easy to keep, but they do need four simple things.
People throughout the generations of fish keepers have cherished the art of nano-aquaculture. Being able to have an entire ecosystem in such a tiny space is an amazing concept. With proper care...
There is more to choosing a fish tank than taking room measurements and deciding on a budget. If your goal is happy, healthy fish and a beautiful accent for any room of the house, tips for...
The general rule of thumb, when stocking any aquarium, is to allow one gallon of water for each inch of fish. Therefore, in a 30 gallon tank you have enough room for 30 inches of fish. For...
A 55 gallon fish tank can add colorful highlights to your living space and is suitable for any room in your home. A proper tank set up provides your fish with a healthy environment from the very...
In this article, I will be showing you how to care for a betta fish. Most people think that bettas are very easy to care for. This is true, but they still require some work. Taking care of...
Owning a saltwater fish tank can be a relaxing and enjoyable hobby. However, it is important to stock the tank with the proper amount of fish to maintain an adequate environment for the whole...
Tank overcrowding is one of the most common fish-keeping mistakes. Too many fish in too little space will cause poor water quality and unhealthy fish. Calculating how many fish you can keep in a...
When considering how many fish you will be able to keep in a 20-gallon freshwater tank, determine what number will allow you to maintain the best conditions for the health of your pets.
A fish tank can be a welcome addition to any room of your home, and if you take good care of the fish and tank, you and your family can enjoy the addition to your lives for many years to come....
Aquariums are often described by the amount of water they hold. For example, many beginners start with a ten gallon aquarium. Such an aquarium is roughly ten inches by twelve inches by twenty...
Learn how many fish will fit in your aquarium.
Saltwater marine aquariums are the most beautiful of all hobby aquariums. Setting up a saltwater tank seems difficult, but it is not much harder than setting up a freshwater aquarium. Extra care...
A 75 gallon aquarium is a beautiful way to showcase your favorite freshwater and tropical fish. Keeping an aquarium of that size clean is imperative to the health of the fish. While daily cleaning...
Bettas, or Siamese fighting fish, are wonderful fish and are known to be the easiest fish to breed, next to livebearers. It's easy to breed them, but raising the fry is a challenge, it is within...
Many new fish hobbyists decide to begin with a 10 gallon tank. These tanks are small, relatively inexpensive and simple to manage, making them perfect for determining if keeping fish is a hobby...
Have you ever wanted to breed African Cichlids? Well this is how you can do it!
If you are purchasing a used fish aquarium, you need to know how many gallons of water it will hold when determining how many, and what variety of pet fish you can safely house in your new fish...
Goldfish are known to grow rather quickly and require a lot of space. A 10 gallon aquarium is the smallest tank a single goldfish can live in comfortably and for each additional fish another 10...
So you want to have fish as pets. Before you go out and buy fish you need to get everything you need to house them properly. Let these steps be your guide to shopping for your a home for your...
Angel fish are beautiful aquarium fish. They can be quite addictive to the aquarium enthusiast with their flashy colors and graceful fins. They are one of the easiest egg laying species of...
Would you like to decrease your stress level while adding beauty to your home? Consider adding some fish to your household. Follow these steps to set up a fish aquarium.
Guppies are beautiful. Males with their long, full tails(or pointed depending on the variation), and the myriad of colors, speckles, stripes and other patterns you can produce make for one of the...
Having a pet can be a stimulating experience. Whether its a dog, cat, bird, fish, etc. I find that the easiest pet to care for is a fish. When caring for a fish be aware of the requirement for...
Many questions are asked about how many fish you can put in an aquarium and whether or not more can be added. This will answer those questions.
Owning a fish tank can be the most rewarding activity but to appreciate the beauty of your fish you have to be able to see them. Keeping your fish tank clean is about more than weekly scrubbing...
Setting Up a 90 Gallon Bow Front Aquarium
Learn how to set up a 90-gallon bow front aquarium in this free instructional how to video.
How a 240 Gallon Saltwater Captive Reef Aquarium Works
Learn how to set up the 240-gallon saltwater captive reef aquarium in this free instructional video.
How a 180 Gallon Saltwater Aquarium Works
Learn about the professional installation of a 180-gallon saltwater aquarium in this how-to video.
Setting Up an 18 Gallon Eclipse Freshwater Aquarium
Learn how to set up an 18 gallon eclipse freshwater aquarium in this free instructional video.
Here is a nice, easy, relatively cheap way to ensure success for a freshwater tank. Especially handy if you intend to have more than one tank in the long run.