Freshwater Aquariums
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Freshwater Aquarium Substrate SetupIdeally, a freshwater aquarium substrate setup is done at least one month before any fish or live plants are added. This ensures adequate growth of good bacteria. The best substrate should be natural colored manufactured gravel 1/8 inch size or larger.
How to Set Up a Fresh Water AquariumA look at the process of correctly setting up a freshwater aquarium- Aggressive Freshwater Aquarium FishThis is a list of my favorite aggressive freshwater fish. Aggression isn't the only factor, I also factor in the activeness of the fish and the compatibility with other aggressive fish.
- Planted Freshwater Aquarium Water ChemistryAquarium water chemistry doesn't have to be complicated. Here's a simple overview of the chemicals found in a planted fish tank.
- Feeding Freshwater Aquarium FishFish love a good variety in their diet! There are so many different things to offer them from frozen food to live food to produce! You might be surprised by what your fish actually likes!
- Getting Started with Freshwater Aquarium FishLearn how to choose the right aquarium and fish for you. Set up the tank. Feed and maintain your fish. Learn about fish illness and keeping your fish healthy.
How to Choose Fish for a Tropical TankDon't make the mistake my Dad did and add tropical fish indiscriminately to a tank. Research all species before adding to a tank, including what they eat and how large they grow.
Cooling Down a Freshwater AquariumMany species of freshwater fish will die if their water temperature approached 90 degrees F or if their tank water's temperature rises suddenly. You must act fast to save the fish.
Travel to Chattanooga's Freshwater Aquarium, Breathtaking Riverboat Cruise and Other AdventuresChattanooga Tennessee is well known for its breathtakingly beautiful mountain views but little is known about its cultural and historic beginnings or its exciting aquarium and riverboat cruises.- Freshwater Aquarium Keeping 101Many people don't know where to start and end up spending more money than necessary or killing fish because of lack of information. This guide will help you get started.
- How to Set Up a Freshwater AquariumThis is a guide on how to safely set up a aquarium.
- Setting Up a Freshwater AquariumThe key to having a healthy aquarium is in proper setup, cycling, and stocking. Learn how to properly set up the aquarium prior to cycling.
How to Set-Up a Freshwater AquariumIf you've been considering keeping tropical fish, this brief guide will help you maximize your enjoyment while minimizing the amount of colorful, finned friends that get flushed.- Setting Up and Maintaining a Freshwater AquariumHere is a brief guide to setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium of any size.
Fish Keeping: My Experience with Community Freshwater Tropical FishWith over 8 years experience in fish keeping, I can help you pick the fish that are best in a freshwater community aquarium.
Which Freshwater Aquarium Fish Live Longest?The longevity of these fish will impress you: these ten common species of freshwater aquarium fish can live for decades!- The Cherry Barb: A Threatened Freshwater Aquarium FishThe cherry barb, a popular species for freshwater home aquariums, is threatened in the wild due to commercial overfishing for the aquarium industry.
Guide to Keeping a Freshwater AquariumFish are graceful and colorful creatures that can compliment any home environment; and maintaining a freshwater aquarium is not as difficult or expensive as you may think.- How to Set Up a Freshwater AquariumI will show you how to set up a freshwater aquarium and make it prosper.
- How to Start a Freshwater AquariumStarting a freshwater aquarium can be a rewarding hobby. With a few tips to help avoid the common mistakes, your aquarium will be a showplace.
- Freshwater Aquarium MaintenanceSo, you've decided to purchase a tank and some freshwater fish. They animals are entertaining to watch and pretty, plus they're very low maintenance, right? Maybe not.
- Six Types of Gourami Fish for Your Freshwater AquariumThe different gourami varieties are some of the most colorful and showy fish for tropical freshwater aquariums. They are large bodied fish with short fins and bright colors.
- Top Five Rasbora Fish for a Tropical Freshwater AquariumRasboras, along with danios and barbs, are in the Cyprinidae family of tropical fish. They are popular fish to keep in a home aquarium. They are characterized by long, narrow bodies with deeply lobed tail, or caudal, fins.
- Choosing Fish for a Freshwater AquariumHow to choose fish for a freshwater aquarium.
- Freshwater Aquarium CareWhen compared with a saltwater fish aquarium the freshwater aquarium is much easier to care for. Freshwater fish are a hardier fish as compared to their saltwater cousins.
Turn Your Freshwater Aquarium into Saltwater EasilyHow-to starting a saltwater fish aquarium
How to Set Up a Tropical Freshwater AquariumThe key to having a beautiful, healthy fish tank is setting it up properly! Learn how to set up your first fish tank!- Setting Up a Freshwater AquariumSimple steps for creating and maintaining the perfect environment for your fish!
- How to Start a Freshwater AquariumSetup your first freshwater aquarium using these step-by-step, easy to use, inInstructions. Learn if you're the community or single specie aquarium type.
What Does Normal Common Plecostomus Poop Look Like?One of the most popular freshwater community fish is the common plecostomus (Hypostomus plecostomus.) But the poop is anything but common.- A Beautiful Aquarium - Start with Hardy FishKnowing which fish are well suited for the beginning aquarium hobbyist is detrimental in successfully keeping fish. Beginning with easy to care for fish is the first step.
A Fishy StoryAn aquarium hobby for the kids gets out of hand. You could say it turns into a whale of a tale.- How to Safely Transport a FishMoving with a pet fish takes time and some serious precautions. Otherwise, the fish could be hurt during the move.
- Guide to Buying Live Fish OnlineThis article will take you over the common mistakes that most newbies make when they are purchasing live fish online.
- On Picking a Fight with the Boss's Daughter and Whether Fish Are Pets to KeepThis parenting advice column addresses a boy who receives a swirlie, compliments of a group of cheerleaders. We also reassure a parent that a fishtank does not require that much work to maintain.
- Hydras as a Problem in AquariumsHydras are carnivorous and have stinging cells. The hydras eat the live food put in breeding tanks tank for baby fish; multiply quickly and eat the baby fish.
- A Child's First AquariumA fish is a great first pet for a young child and it's easy to set up. The average cost is around $30.00, not including fish, which are priced from 99 cents to hundreds of dollars.
- Add New Fish to Your TankAdd new fish to your tank slowly that it does not overwhelm them. Whether they are freshwater or saltwater fish, you will need to gently acclimate them to your aquarium.
- Aquarium Life for Scatophagus (Spotted Scat)The Scatophagus also known as a Scat makes a great fish to keep in community aquariums. Scats are friendly fish and very personable characters. The Spotted Scat can attain a size of ten inches in large tanks and is quite entertaining to watch.
- Guide to the Red-Finned LoachLearn about the red-finned loach, a powder-blue fish for the home aquarium.
