Tropical Fish

Find out why Discus have earned this honor.

Jul 24, 2003 - Douglas DuHamel

Find out how the aquarium hobby got started.

Jul 1, 2003 - Douglas DuHamel

Learn the difference between a saltwater tank and a freshwater tank.

Jun 12, 2003 - Douglas DuHamel

Learn all about this rare, wild angelfish.

May 17, 2003 - Douglas DuHamel

Learn how to make a used aquarium look and perform like a new one.

May 15, 2003 - Douglas DuHamel

What's safe to buy and not-so-safe to buy for a love one obsessed with keeping fish. PS: DON'T BUY LIVESTOCK!!!

Dec 3, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel

Sometimes even a sure thing can go wrong. Disaster and death within a tank.

Nov 26, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel

The conclusion of a two-part telling of the authors problems with plecos.

Oct 18, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel

An introduction the Plecos and some of the authors difficulties in keeping them.

Oct 8, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel

Second part of this article covers my own experiences with the popular Silver Dollar.

Aug 22, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel

First of two parts concerning the popular Silver Dollar aquarium fish. This part shows you how to tell it apart from similar fish, the gigantic Pacu and meat-eating Piranha, and begins an introduction on the care of this shiny silver fish.

Aug 4, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel

DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE: The pet store has a tank with about 30 or 40 baby Oscars swimming around in it...I bought three for my 20-gallon tank, and now-- (Proper care of the pet Oscar)

Jul 16, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel

All about my Green Severum, fish I've had for over two-and-a-half years and with which I have gained some experience.

Jul 2, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel

A 900-word summary of my experience with cichlids in the Pike family and why they're not quite as vicious as you hear.

Jun 7, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel

An 850+ word article concerning the Black Ghost Knifefish. The article centers on my own pet Ghost but also tells about the species in more general terms.

Jun 5, 2001 - Douglas DuHamel