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Fish are fun to watch, but not all may be suitable for your aquarium. Adding the right fish to your tank is essential for you to have a successful aquarium.

The most difficult part of keeping a Texas Cichlid in an aquarium is controlling aggression. Finding compatible tank mates can be a challenge.

Beautiful iridescent colors and the ability to live under various water conditions makes the Jack Dempsey popular in the aquarium trade.

Most triggerfishes are not reef safe, but in a fish-only aquarium, these beautiful fishes can easily become the centerpiece of a spectacular display.

The Lemon Cichlid is popular due to its bright yellow color and its compatibility with other cichlids from Lake Tanganyika in a community freshwater aquarium.

A Jaguar Cichlid is a high maintenance fish because it prefers to eat fresh food and likes to bully other fish in the aquarium.

Midas Cichlids are known to be aggressive and need to have a big aquarium because of their large size. They are a strong fish and can break the walls of a tank.

The beautiful colors of the Rainbowfish can be enhanced in the aquarium by using plants and installing compact fluorescent or high output T5 fluorescent bulbs.

The Snakehead is a threat to native fish species because it has no enemies outside of its natural environment.

The Ram Cichlid is a popular fish in freshwater aquariums due to its beautiful colors. Its small size and non-aggressive disposition makes it popular in community tanks.

Techniques for catching Smallmouth bass on a Fly Rod. From gear selection to fishing tips, the angler will learn ways to put more Smallmouth in the net.

Often called a Cory, Corydoras Catfish are not a threat to other fish in the aquarium and they help keep the tank clean.

Learn what freshwater aquarium supplies you need in order to be prepared for emergencies and to ensure you maintain the ideal conditions for your fish.

This newly described species of fairy wrasse from the genus Cirrhilabrus is a beautiful and relatively hardy fish ideal for the peaceful community fish-only or reef tank.

There are many details of which to be mindful in the saltwater aquarium hobby, but if you forget the big picture, your efforts may be doomed to failure.

Although most gouramis are easy-care for the freshwater aquarium, the Chocolate Gourami is sensitive to its surroundings and not recommended for the beginner aquarist.

There are several different types of Algae Eaters available for the home aquarist, each with its own unique needs and temperament.

Dottybacks are small, semi-aggressive fishes that are hardy, brightly colored and make excellent species for the small saltwater aquarium. Here are five of the best.

Largemouth bass make great targets for fly fishermen, and they are available throughout most of the United States. They are often willing to take the right fly.

Also known as the Humphead Cichlid or Malawi Dolphin, this fish is popular due to its bright blue coloring and ability to share an aquarium with other African cichlids.

The blue eye tang is a beautiful, reef-compatible marine fish that, with a little information, is not difficult to keep and will provide years of biological algae control

Characterized by black and yellow stripes, the Bumblebee Goby can be a bit of a challenge to keep in an aquarium.

Tetras do well in a community tank if they are placed with other tetras, live bearers, small catfish, dwarf cichlids and any other docile fish.

There are many aspects of caring for betta fish that beginners should know such as the proper environment, food, and common illnesses.

A fish tank can become a disaster area if you don't know the traits of cichlids.

The aggression exhibited by many cichlid fish can deter any prospective keeper. Different prevention techniques can be tried before having to rehouse fish.

Fish sold as sharks for freshwater aquariums are not actually sharks. Most of these fish are not suitable for community aquariums, and some should not be kept at all.

Rabbitfishes are some of the best algae-eaters for a saltwater aquarium. Most are hardy and disease resistant, and some of the rarer ones are absolutely gorgeous.

While it is tempting to generalize about groups of fishes, such generalizations can often lead to problems. Such is the case with a few species of Dwarf Angelfishes.

Making an air curtain, lightweight caves and weights for plants is very easy and costs a lot less than buying these aquarium accessories at pet stores.

For beginner fishkeepers, Key Hole Cichlids are peaceful and easy to breed but are getting more difficult to find in pet stores.

Given their personable dispositions, large eyes and fascinating behavior, pufferfishes from the genus Arothron are heartily recommended tropical saltwater aquarium fish.

Known as the Velvet Cichlid or Peacock Cichlid or Walnut Cichlid, the Oscar requires special care in feeding and maintaining a stable freshwater aquarium environment.

This mouth brooding cichlid which is part of the Haplachromis family in Africa has an unusual characteristic of large fleshy lips.

Looking at the quick facts provided when purchasing a tropical saltwater aquarium fish, coral or other invertebrate provides the aquarist with important information.

While many aquarists know the common blennies from the family Blenniidae, there is a great diversity amongst this group of often lovable marine fish.

Tubes are a more versatile version of jigs, as they are much lighter, and may be retrieved in different ways to mimic various foods, all of which bass love.

Fish that tilt when they swim, have spots or sores on their bodies or fins or start inexplicably dying, all indicate a problem in your aquarium.

The Brichardi is a popular fish in the freshwater aquarium trade because of its non-aggressive nature and its ability to provide excellent parental care to its young.

Researchers are slowly learning more about the mysterious pink dolphin, an ancient river whale that is unique to South America's Amazon and Orinoco River basins.

These small, reef-compatible, hardy angelfishes are colorful and relatively affordable fishes for even the beginning aquarist.

Blue Zoo Aquatics Director of Marine Ornamental Research discusses the husbandry and natural history of this very rare color variant of Gymnothorax favagineus.

Also known as a Lemon Yellow Lab or Yellow Prince, the Electric Yellow Cichlid is popular in freshwater aquariums due to its vibrant coloration and ease of breeding.