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There is something very rewarding about owning and maintaining your own tropical aquarium. Unique species of vibrantly colored fish floating among a visually appealing backdrop of stones and plant life can relax the senses of anyone who appreciates the wonders of fish life. Learning about the different types of tropical fish, along... more »
A tank full of tropical fish can be as soothing as meditation, as interesting as a scuba dive and as entertaining as TV. You can add this glorious embellishment to your own home when you keep tropical fish. The basics are not difficult, but certain steps should be followed to insure your tank is healthy and clean. more »
Owning tropical fish can be a wonderful hobby. Their brilliant colors are beautiful and they are relaxing to watch as they swim around their aquarium home. Sometimes though that beauty is marred by dull spots or they may suddenly start dying.
Most likely they have developed tropical fish disease. There are hundreds of tropical fish... 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 »
Many people are delighted by the living display of color and vivacity that is the typical aquarium. Countless species of elegant fish are kept as pets throughout the world. With the advent of the internet, obtaining rare and exotic species from the tropics is as easy as point-and-click. This guide will explain how to find and buy... more »
Bring the sea or any aquatic life into your home by setting up an aquarium. Choose between...
Fish can be great pets - they are not noisy, they do not require daily walks, and they don't...
While goldfish serve a purpose and are great for beginner tanks or for children, it is always nice to bump up your options a notch with a tropical... more »
Choosing tropical fish is very fun. However, to make your tropical fish hunt smart, there are some things you should keep in mind. more »
An aquarium filled with colorful, lively fish brings beauty into a home and can provide hours of entertainment for adults and children alike. If... more »
There are many ways to dispose of a dead tropical fish from flushing to backyard burial. For the safety of the animals in the neighborhood and the... more »
If your fish appears sick, examine the water quality, diet and social structure of fish in the aquarium. It helps to know what's normal in order... more »
An aquarium (plural aquariums or aquaria) is a vivarium consisting of at least one transparent side in which water-dwelling plants or animals are kept. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, marine mammals, turtles, and aquatic plants. The term combines the Latin root aqua, meaning water, with the suffix -arium, meaning "a place for relating to".
An aquarist owns fish or maintains an aquarium, typically constructed of glass or high-strength plastic. Cuboid aquaria are also known as fish tanks or simply tanks, while bowl-shaped aquaria are also known as fish bowls. Size can range from a small glass bowl to immense public aquaria. Specialised equipment maintains appropriate water quality and other characteristics suitable for the aquariums residents.
History and popularization
In the Roman Empire, the first fish to be brought indoors was the sea barbel, which was kept under guest beds in small tanks made of marble. Introduction of glass panes around the year 50 allowed Romans to replace one wall of marble tanks, improving their view of the fish. In 1369, the Chinese Emperor, Hóngwǔ, established a porcelain company that produced large porcelain tubs for maintaining goldfish; over time, people produced tubs that approached the shape of modern fish bowls. Leonhard Baldner, who wrote Vogel-, Fisch- und Tierbuch (Bird, Fish, and Animal Book) in 1666, maintained weather loaches and newts. "duqmbv">Brunner, B: The Ocean at Home, page 25
In 1836, soon after his invention of the Wardian case, Ward proposed to use his tanks for tropical animals. In 1841 he did so, though only with aquatic plants and toy fish. However, he soon housed real animals. In 1838, Félix Dujardin noted owning a saltwater aquarium, though he did not use the term.Brunner35>Brunner, B: The Ocean at Home, page 35 In 1846, Anna Thynne maintained stony corals and seaweed for almost three years, and was credited as the creator of the first balanced marine aqu read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquarium
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