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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.

A properly maintained aquarium is breathtaking. However, if maintenance is not performed properly, you will end up with dead fish and an ugly aquarium.

Tempt those elusive, midsummer fish to bite by offering one of these three: a popper, a Muddler Minnow, or a Wooly Bugger.

How, when, and where to use these rigs for catching trophy fish with the utmost confidence. Included are the best knots for each application and most successful bait.

Some fish diseases are preventable or curable by choosing fish carefully and by keeping a healthy aquarium through water treatment and equipment maintenance.

Destruction of aquatic habitat and invasive species are among the many factors that are causing a decline in North American freshwater fish and threaten their survival.

The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.

Opisthorchis viverrini, common in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, comes from raw fish and causes many deaths from liver cancer in Southeast Asia.

Fishing the Swanson River can be rewarding from spring through fall for rainbow trout, silver salmon and Dolly Varden char.

Based on local produce from rivers and fields, Cambodian food is deliciously fresh and tasty, healthy and sometimes surprising.

Deep and glacial, Lake Wanaka in the heart of the South Island high country, offers exciting year-round fishing from self-sustaining populations of salmon and trout.

The aggressive, flesh-hungry, carnivorous piranha swims in fresh-water rivers in S. America. It has razor-sharp teeth and often attacks much larger prey, including humans

Before you purchase your first fly reel, make sure that you understand some of the basics about these relatively simple reels.

Many tropical fish can be kept in outdoor ponds during the summer but there needs to be adjustments to feeding, heating the water and keeping your fish safe.

Cichlids found in the rivers, streams and ponds in Africa are not well-known to the western world but they are ideal for aquariums.

Although the Severum needs a large aquarium, it has a gentle disposition and is compatible with many other cichlids from South America.

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.

Be wild, be daring! Here are choices that are much different than the basic koi and goldfish for a water garden.

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.

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.

Betta fish are easy to care for, but getting started can be confusing! Here are the basics of setting up a betta tank, what to feed bettas and what medications to buy.

Many people fall in love with puffer fish the minute they see them. There is more than meets the eye with these cute fish though, as they can be challenging to keep.

What to do with a betta who spits out pellets and doesn't recognize flakes as food? Here are some of the healthiest betta fish foods - and how to get them to eat them!

By understanding the seasonal cycle in your pond along with proper care, you can maximize the growth potential of your Koi.

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

Freshwater aquarists often have hopes to one day keep marine fish. Marine aquariums take more time and cost more money, but are worth the effort.

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.

The most notable feature of the Lionhead Cichlid is its overly enlarged head, which resembles the head of a lion.

What a thrill it is for this green generation to see the President and the First Lady educating the public on gardening in an environmentally-friendly way.

Known as scavengers, catfish can be a hobbyist's best friend. Here's what you need to know about adding these fish to a community aquarium.

Ceviche is (well, most often) raw seafood marinated in lime juice and one of the most memorable and not to mention delicious dishes from Peru and Ecuador.

Find date, hour and ticket information for The Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors show, as well as exhibits and attractions to be sure to see.

Do betta fish tanks need filters? They can be useful for keeping the water clean in between water changes. Here's how to choose a good filter that doesn't bother bettas!

Using just three ingredients, pecans can be roasted for a tasty, nutritious snack. Here is an easy recipe and gift idea, along with pecan nut trivia.

A new map has been developed to provide the first biogeographic regionalization of freshwater systems. Freshwater ecoregions are a framework for species conservation.

The dietary needs of the Mbu puffer change over the life of the puffer. Providing proper food for this giant puffer is important to its health.

Learning how to properly care for the Mbu puffer is vital to keeping this fish happy and healthy.

Visitors to Malawi are welcomed with outstanding hospitality by locals. Lake Malawi is one of Africa's largest lakes with snorkeling, diving and good game viewing tours.

There are five more alternatives to the koi and goldfish for a pond or water garden; see if one entices you.

South East Asia is renowned for its colourful festivals and one of the most flamboyant is the Water Festival in Phnom Penh

Whether you're a college student on a budget or just trying to determine what to do with all those ramen noodle packages stashed away, a good variation of ramen will help

Nine miles east of Sarasota, Florida, Myakka River State Park combines comfortable family camping and safe Florida alligator watching.

The beautiful freshwater fish of this Northern African country are threatened with extinction. Many species can actually be bred and kept in home aquariums - here's how.

After being dormant during the winter, your pond will be in need of spring cleaning and water conditioning.

In order to offer a wide variety of healthy tropical fish to their customers, many pet stores use the services of fish wholesalers.

The Fish and Wildlife Service oversees hunting and fishing activities and wild animal and environmental management. This conflict of interest makes the FWS role difficult

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.

Vast herds of caribou roam the the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but the refuge is home to hundreds of other species as well.

The forests of Northern Wisconsin are a playground for visitors from all over the Midwest. What kind of activities are available and what is Wisconsin's Northwoods?