Articles related to "Freshwater Aquariums"



Caring for Tropical Freshwater Aquariums
A properly maintained aquarium is breathtaking. However, if maintenance is not performed properly, you will end up with dead fish and an ugly aquarium.
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Get Rid of Unwanted Freshwater Aquarium Snails
Freshwater aquarium snails provide benefits to a home fish tank, but the speed at which they multiply can turn a benefit into a plague.
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Basic Care for Tropical Freshwater Aquariums
A properly set-up aquarium is breathtaking. However, if the set-up is not done correctly, you could end up with dead fish and an ugly aquarium.
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Adding Fish to a Freshwater Aquarium
Fish can die from overcrowding and from being added to an aquarium that has not been cycled. Avoid the common mistakes made by beginners.
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Banjo Catfish in the Freshwater Aquarium
Banjo catfish are nocturnal species and have gained the nickname "invisible fish" because they lay idle in daylight and can easily blend in with rocks and substrate.
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Care and Breeding of Convict Cichlids in Freshwater Aquariums
Convict Cichlids are prolific breeders and can adapt to a wide range of water conditions in a freshwater aquarium.
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Compatibility of Freshwater Aquarium Fish
Some species of fish do not always get along in the freshwater aquarium and their incompatibility can bring undesirable results.
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Converting from Freshwater to Saltwater
Summary of the expenses of converting a freshwater aquarium to saltwater.
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Corydoras Catfish in the Freshwater Aquarium
Often called a Cory, Corydoras Catfish are not a threat to other fish in the aquarium and they help keep the tank clean.
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Freshwater Aquarium Aeration and Filtration
Power filters, mechanical filters and biological filters do a good job at keeping the water clean but they don't create sufficient water movement in the aquarium.
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Freshwater Aquarium FAQs - Lighting and Plants
Answers to questions about using plants in a cichlid tank, how long should aquarium lights be kept on, and how to introduce new fish to an aquarium.
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Freshwater Aquarium Filtration: A continued discussion
The basics for fresh water filtration
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How to Breed Angelfish in Freshwater Aquariums
Angelfish are one of the most sought after fish because of their beautiful fins. You can breed angelfish if you have lots of tanks and time.
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How to Buy Freshwater Aquarium Supplies
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.
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How to Perform Routine Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance
Get into the habit of observing your fish and equipment daily plus performing routine aquarium equipment maintenance every two weeks.
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How to Prevent Freshwater Aquarium Disease
Not every fish is the same. Some need certain foods in their diet and others have specific requirements for water hardness, acid and alkalinity.
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Identifying Freshwater Aquarium Fish Diseases
Some fish diseases are common and others are rare but knowing their characteristics is helpful in the prevention and cure.
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Jack Dempsey Fish Care and Breeding
Beautiful iridescent colors and the ability to live under various water conditions makes the Jack Dempsey popular in the aquarium trade.
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Keeping Blood Parrot Cichlids in Freshwater Aquariums
The Blood Parrot Cichlid is the subject of controversy due to the ethics of genetic modification and cross-breeding.
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Keeping Flowerhorn Cichlids in Freshwater Aquariums
The crossbreeding of several South American cichlids has produced the Flowerhorn in an attempt to develop exquisite colors and markings that may bring in high prices.
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Keeping Freshwater Aquarium Plants Healthy
What you can do to maintain a healthy planted freshwater aquarium by selecting proper equipment and performing routine maintenance.
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Keeping Midas Cichlids in a Freshwater 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.
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Key Hole Cichlids in the Freshwater Aquarium
For beginner fishkeepers, Key Hole Cichlids are peaceful and easy to breed but are getting more difficult to find in pet stores.
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Live-bearing Fish for the Freshwater Aquarium
Live-bearing fish do very well in a community freshwater aquarium because they are generally not aggressive and are easy to breed.
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Malawi Eye Biter for Freshwater Aquariums
The Malawi Eye Biter, also known as a Dimidiochromis Compressiceps, has a large mouth which is used to catch its prey. Caution must be exercised when selecting tank mates
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Planting Your Freshwater Aquarium
Even though there are a wide variety of plants available, some may not be suitable for your tank because of the environment you created.
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Selecting Food for Freshwater Aquarium Fish
Not one type of fish food can satisfy all fish so it is important to use a variety of foods based on nutritional requirements, size of fish and their habits.
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The Chocolate Gourami for Freshwater Aquariums
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.
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Treating Freshwater Aquarium Diseases
Learn how to treat some of the more common fish diseases such as ich, ectoparasites, velvet disease, fungal infestations, skin and gill fluke.
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Using Plants in a Freshwater Aquarium
Adding plants to an aquarium can be a mistake if it contains fish that destroy plants or if the lighting is inadequate. Know how and when to use plants.
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Using Tap Water in the Freshwater Aquarium
When water comes out of the faucet at home it is designed to meet the needs of humans and not those of aquarium fish.
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Wild and Fancy Guppies in Freshwater Aquariums
Guppies are prolific breeders and are able to live in a wide range of freshwater aquarium conditions.
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Wild Caught Fish in the Freshwater Aquarium
Wild caught fish are very desirable due to their brilliant colors but they also have a high price tag. It is a big risk for people who are new to the aquarium hobby.
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Care and Breeding of the Lemon Cichlid
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.
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Freshwater or Saltwater?: The common question
The common questions asked about fresh and salt water aquariums.
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Jaguar Cichlid Care and Breeding
A Jaguar Cichlid is a high maintenance fish because it prefers to eat fresh food and likes to bully other fish in the aquarium.
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Transition From Fresh to Saltwater
The change over from freshwater to salt water aquarium keeping .

Bacteria - It's actually good for your aquarium
Article about bacterial colonization in sever filter types.
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Best Pet Choices for Classrooms
These four animals are good choices for school class pets as they require minimal interaction, are easy keepers and lead to educational opportunities.
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Choosing, Sizing, Lighting and Filtering Freshwater and Saltwater Fish Aquariums
How to select the right aquarium, lighting, and filtration for various types of fish and climate.
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The King of the Aquarium
Find out why Discus have earned this honor.
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The King of the Aquarium
Find out why Discus have earned this honor.
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The King of the Aquarium
Find out why Discus have earned this honor.
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African Butterfly Cichlid Care and Breeding
African Butterfly Cichlids are popular in a freshwater aquarium because they do not uproot plants and can be placed in a tank with a wide variety of passive fish.
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Care and Breeding of Killifish
Although Killifish can live and breed in many diverse habitats in the wild, it is a challenge to raise the fry in an aquarium setting.
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Care and Breeding of Tetras
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.
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Care and Breeding of the Severum
Although the Severum needs a large aquarium, it has a gentle disposition and is compatible with many other cichlids from South America.
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Creating a Closed Aquatic Ecosystem
Creating a self-contained and self-supporting enclosed ecosystem is a project that is quick to set up and maintenance free, and can be beautiful as well as functional.
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Rainbowfish of Australia and New Guinea
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.
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Ram Cichlid From South America
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.
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