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If your fish are swimming to the top of your aquarium and gasping for air, this is a sign of trouble. Here are ways to remedy this situation before it's too late.

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

Cyanobacteria can be tricky to get rid of, but with these tips you will be sure to beat it with some patience and a little work.

When choosing fish for your first aquarium, the temptation is to fill it with the brightest, prettiest fish in the store. However not all fish are ideal for beginners.

The beautiful colors of Betta fish have made them popular with people of all ages. Even though they require little maintenance, they still need proper care to thrive.

Understanding the water chemistry of your aquarium and how it effects the biological filter is essential to successful fish keeping.

Even after doing everything right, some people still experience mysterious fish deaths in their aquarium. Here are some less common reasons as to why fish may be dying.

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.

While it is possible (and even recommended) to buy cured live rock, all live rock should be cured again before adding it to an existing system. Here's how.

Hair algae in a tropical marine aquarium require two things: light and food. To get rid of the algae, the aquarist must remove one or both.

Sometimes getting nitrate readings to zero requires revisiting the saltwater aquarium's filtration system and the way it is cared for.

All about getting started with goldfish - from choosing and setting up a tank or aquarium and doing water changes to proper goldfish care and feeding tips.

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.

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

People with no knowledge of aquariums can still enjoy the benefits of having a tank in their home or office.

When water comes out of the faucet at home it is designed to meet the needs of humans and not those of aquarium fish.

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 most common diseases that afflict aquarium fish are ich, velvet, and fungus infections. Untreated, these diseases can kill fish, but prompt action usually cures them.

Discus are seen as the most beautiful freshwater aquarium fish, and also, the most difficult to care for. Here are some tips to help discus thrive in the home aquarium.

Not feeding saltwater fishes, corals and other invertebrates enough can be equally as dangerous as feeding them too much. Find the balance between feeding and filtration.

Many children want to bring Nemo home. This may be more complicated than parents originally anticipate as it involves setting up a saltwater aquarium.

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.

Setting up a brackish water aquarium can be fun and a good training tank for moving to saltwater.

A river or stream is more than just moving water. Learn how water, rocks, soil, and debris interact inside a river channel.

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.

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.

Properly cycling your saltwater tank can make the difference between success and failure in the saltwater aquarium hobby.

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

Building a water garden is a wonderful hobby, but it can take several seasons to get the balance right to create the perfect atmosphere. Patience is the key to success.

Loaches are known as scavenging fish and can easily adapt to most freshwater ecosystems.

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!

Barometers have been used by weather forecasters since the 17th century. Today, it's easy to measure pressure by using a hand-crafted barometer.

Freshwater aquarium snails provide benefits to a home fish tank, but the speed at which they multiply can turn a benefit into a plague.

Although owning a fish tank is a great hobby, coldwater and tropical fish are susceptible to diseases such as fin rot and fungus when in an aquatic environment.

Although there are some risks from eating fish, the benefits have been found to outweigh these risks and improve heart health.

Also known as a Quetzal Cichlid or Firehead Cichlid, these fish are peaceful but can cause problems if kept in a tank with their own species.

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.

The only time ice is likely to get a second thought is if it's the only thing left in the glass, clinking as it slowly melts.

When purchasing fish for a fish pond, consider the environmental factors such as plants, temperatures, depth and other elements to insure you choose the correct fish.

New aquariums take time to settle and mature. Understanding how the delicate biological system develops within the tank will ensure its first inhabitants stay healthy.

Knowing how a watershed works will help the waterwise gardener understand rainwater harvesting.

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.

Blue Acara Cichlids are available in most pet stores but are sometimes mistaken for Green Terrors due to a strong resemblance.

Barbs and danios are excellent choices for a community tank because they are inexpensive, easy to keep and are compatible with many fish.

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

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

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

Get to know tofu with this guide to selecting, storing, and using tofu. Find out whether to use soft, medium or firm for your recipe; get meal ideas and tips.