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General Aquarium Articles
1. Feeding Aquarium Fish
Tips for feeding and understanding the nutritional needs of your fish.
2. Why Keep Aquarium Fish?
Benefits of Fish Keeping. What to consider when stocking your aquarium.
3. How to Buy Aquarium Supplies Online
Why buy Aquarium Supplies online? Where to Get Aquarium Supplies Online?
4. History Of Fish Keeping As A Hobby
Focuse on fish keeping for pleasure as opposed to keeping fish around as a food source.
Freshwater Aquarium Articles
1. All About Tropical Fish Tanks
An overview of tropical fish tanks, what they are, and the pros/cons of keeping one.
2. Planted Aquariums
An overview of the different styles of planted aquariums. Different types of plants you could use. Popular plants.
3. Choosing a Planted Aquarium Substrate
Learn about the factors you should consider when choosing a substrate for your planted aquarium.
4. Setting up a Freshwater Fish Tank
Information on choosing a fish tank and how to set-one up!
5. Choosing a Freshwater Aquarium Substrate
Learn about the factors you should consider when choosing a substrate for your freshwater aquarium.
6. Choosing the Right Filtration System for Your Aquarium
Learn about the different types of filters for your freshwater aquarium.
7. Properly Aerating Your Aquarium
Learn the basics of aeration and how to properly aerate your aquarium.
8. Adding Rocks and Wood to Your Freshwater Aquarium
Learn about the things you should consider when adding rocks and wood to your aquarium.
9. Aquarium Decorations
Types of decorations. Tips on decorating your tank. Online sources
10. Heating Your Freshwater Aquarium
Learn about different heater options for your fish tank.
11. The Process of Cycling a Fish Tank
What is "cycling" your fish tank? Why is it important? Instructions for how to do-it.
12. Freshwater Fishless Cycling
Learn about new methods for cycling your freshwater aquarium without fish.
13. What Are Good Freshwater Fish For Beginners
What makes a freshwater fish a good candidate for beginners?
14. Stocking Fresh Water Fish Tanks
Learn how to select the right quantity and combination of fish for your freshwater aquarium.
15. Acclimating Fish - Drip Method
Learn how to properly acclimate your fish to your aquarium using the drip method.
16. Properly Maintaining the pH in a Freshwater Aquarium
Learn how about pH and how to properly maintain it in a freshwater aquarium.
17. The Natural Environments of African and South American Cichlids
Learn about and how to recreate the natural environments of African and South American Cichlids
18. Cichlid Aggression - How to Reduce Aggression
Learn about the causes of cichlid aggression and methods for reducing it.
19. Common Freshwater Tropical Fish Diseases
Learn about common fish illnesses and how to effectively treat them.
20. Breeding Freshwater Fish
Learn how to succesfully breed freshwater fish.
21. Breeding Mouth Brooding African Cichlids
Learn how to succesfully breed mouth brooding African Cichlids.
22. Controlling Algae Growth
Learn why algae grows in your tank and how to control it.
23. Using Carbon in a Freshwater Aquarium
Learn about the differing points of view and guidelines on using carbon in your aquarium.
24. Fish Tank Maintenance and Cleaning
Tips and instructions for maintaining a healthy fish tank.
25. Choosing and Conditioning the Water in Your Aquarium
Learn about how to properly choose and condition the water you use in your freshwater aquarium.
26. Water Testing in Your Freshwater Aquarium
How to test your aquarium's water, and what to look for.
27. Keeping Goldfish
Advice on keeping Goldfish.
28. Fish Bowls
An overview of keeping fish in a fish bowl. A brief history. Pros and cons.
29. Wall Mounted Fish Tanks
Advantages and disadvantages to a Wall Mounted Fish Tank. Installation. Accessories.
30. Freshwater Fish Article Database
Articles on dozens of different freshwater fish and appropriate care.
31. Freshwater Plant Article Database
Articles on different freshwater plants and appropriate care.
Saltwater Aquarium Articles
1. Saltwater versus Freshwater Aquariums
Learn the arguments for choosing to set-up either a freshwater or saltwater aquarium.
2. Saltwater Aquariums
A brief introduction to saltwater aquariums. Different categories. Pros and cons.
3. Reef Aquariums
An overview of the reef aquarium along with a short history. Online reef references.
4. Setting Up A Saltwater Tank System
What to Consider before Starting. Designing Your Salt-Water System.
5. What is Protein Skimming?
Learn about protein skimming, why it's important, and which aquarists should use it.
6. Saltwater Aquarium Filtration
Filtration systems to use. Pros and cons of different systems.
7. Saltwater Aquarium Lighting and Heating
Kind of lights you need. Type of heating equipment to use.
8. How to Keep Your Saltwater Aquarium from Overheating
Learn how to keep your saltwater aquarium from overheating.
9. Saltwater and Reef Tank Cycling
Tips on cycling your fishtank.
10. Getting The Tank Ready
Creating an ecosystem. Running the tank system.
11. How to Cure Your Live Rock Before Placing it in Your Aquarium
Learn how to properly cure live rock before placing it in your tank.
12. Creating an Aquascape and Choosing Fish
Creating an aquascape. Deciding on livestock for your tank.
13. Stocking Salt Water Reef Tanks
Learn how to select the right quantity and combination of fish for your saltwater aquarium.
14. What Are Good Saltwater Fish For Beginners
What makes a saltwater fish a good candidate for beginners?
15. Commonly Available Reef-Safe Fish & Invertebrates
Learn about commonly available reef-safe fish and invertebrates that are good candidates for your reef aquarium.
16. Establishing up a Clean-up Crew in Your Saltwater Aquarium
Learn how to properly select and establish a clean-up crew in a saltwater or reef aquarium.
17. Saltwater Species That Should Not be Kept by Beginners (and Sometimes not Even by the Experienced)
Learn about saltwater animals that beginners (and sometimes experts) should avoid keeping.
18. Maintaining Your Saltwater Tank
Tips for maintaining a saltwater fish tank.
19. Getting Rid of Aiptasia in Your Reef Aquarium
Learn about aiptasia in the reef aquarium and how to get rid of it.
20. How to Remove a Mantis Shrimp From a Saltwater Aquarium
Learn how to properly remove a mantis shrimp from your aquarium.
21. Saltwater Fish Article Database
Articles on dozens of saltwater fish and appropriate care.
Miscellaneous Aquarium Articles
1. All Glass Aquariums
History of Fish Tank Materials. Pros and cons for glass tanks.
2. Acrylic Aquariums
Pro and con arguments for using acrylic tanks, common sizes, etc.
3. Changing The Water
Tips to make changing the water easier.
4. Custom Aquariums
This article delves into the pros and cons of custom built aquariums - and more.
5. Aquarium Stands
Discuss the role that aquarium stands have on the fish keeping hobby.
6. What Is A Refugium
Why people use refugiums with their aquariums? Different types of refugium - and more.
7. Stacking Rocks in Your Aquarium
Learn how well stacked rocks can add personality and a natural look to your aquarium.
8. Aquarium Screensavers
Different kinds of screensavers, top aquarium screensavers available today.
9. Understanding The Nitrogen Cycle
Understanding the nitrogen cycle and its importance to a healthy tank.
10. How To Humanly Euthanize Your Fish
Euthanasia options for Fish.
Product Reviews (Freshwater)
1. Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter
Read a product review on the Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter. Learn its pros and cons.
2. Visi-Therm Heaters
Read the review of the Visi-Therm heater by Marineland.
Recommended Books
1. Tropical Fish Secrets. Definitive Guide To Everything You Need To Know About Tropical Fish.
2. Betta Lover's Guide. Learn How To Make Your Betta Into The Most Cared-for, Happy, And Safe Fish In The World.
3. Discus Fish Secrets - Keep Discus Fish The Easy Way
4. Oscar Fish Care Secrets - Discover the Secrets for Sucessfully Keeping Oscars
5. Angelfish secrets revealed - An Angelfish Breeder Shows You Step By Step
6. Goldfish Secrets. Ultimate Guide To Gold Fish With Mindblowing Information Seen Nowhere Else!