Introduction to Aquarium Care After dogs and cats, fish are the most familiar American pet. Fish are especially popular because in an aquarium, you can house an entire aquatic environment. Don’t be fooled by the calmness of the fish, though; taking care of fish can be hard work, and if you don’t ... Read More about How to Clean a Fish Tank
Monitoring and Maintaining Fish Tank Water Quality
Monitoring and Maintaining Water Quality The greatest cause of aquarium fish deaths is poor water quality. High levels of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, as well as extreme pH levels can overstress a fish’s system. Therefore, you will need to closely monitor and maintain the quality of the water in ... Read More about Monitoring and Maintaining Fish Tank Water Quality
The BEST Freshwater Aquarium Fish for Your Fish Tank
Beautiful Freshwater Aquarium Fish List A walk through a pet store or through Wal-Mart’s fish department will show you the wide variety of freshwater fish you can place in your new freshwater aquarium. Standard, inexpensive starter fish include goldfish, tetras, and betas. If you are ready to ... Read More about The BEST Freshwater Aquarium Fish for Your Fish Tank
Saltwater Aquarium Fish
Stocking Your Saltwater Aquarium Before deciding what plants and animals you want to put in your saltwater fish tank, choose between a fish tank and a reef tank. Most beginners should choose fish tanks, which are simpler to maintain, but a reef tank presents a more complete picture of marine life, ... Read More about Saltwater Aquarium Fish
Introduction to Freshwater Fish Tanks
Introduction to Freshwater Aquariums Instead of “The Age of Aquarius,” the 1960s band The Fifth Dimension could have named their hit song, “The Age of Aquariums.” All across the country, people are choosing fish as pets and keeping the fish in aquariums in homes, workplaces, dentists’ offices, and ... Read More about Introduction to Freshwater Fish Tanks