Best Fish for Keeping an Aquarium Clean
What fish can clean the aquarium floor and coexist with large cichlids?
In this video, an aquarium shop owner walks you through the basic steps for cleaning and maintaining a healthy aquarium. In the related videos you will see additional steps as well as more tips on fish keeping.
This is a guide about caring for goldfish. Goldfish make great pets, they are beautiful and fun to watch. Whether you're planning on getting a goldfish or you already have one, it is important to understand the proper way to care for them.
If you are like most fish lovers, you have lots of aquarium supplies. Try using the plastic containers that you get from large bulk stores like Costco; their grapes containers for example. They are large, stack-able, and the best thing is you can see though them.
Saving Money on Aquarium Filters
This is a guide about saving money on aquarium filters. Filters are a critical part of keeping an aquarium clean. Because you need to change them out when they are dirty, it is helpful to find ways to save money on them.
How to Charge a Vortex Diatom Filter
If you have an aquarium and you are like me, you want your water to be as clean and clear as possible. Diatom filters are a great way get your water sparkling clear without affecting the water chemistry.
This is a guide about treating a sick fish. Many fish ailments can be treated at home. But you need to make sure you find the right treatment.
Preventing Algae In Your Aquarium
This is a guide about preventing algae in your aquarium. It is a lot of fun to have a fish tank in your home. Preventing algae will make aquarium maintenance easier and insure you can see your fish.
This is a guide about cleaning an aquarium. If you keep fish then you know how important it is to keep your tank clean. Cleaning your aquarium doesn't have to be huge chore.
I bought my grandson "a" as in one, goldfish from Walmart the day before Easter (as in end of April). Now it has had its 2nd load of babies. 4wks ago it had 10 and now on July 4th we found 16 new ones.
Keeping Bettas In A Community Tank
For many years I thought that Bettas had to be kept in a tank all by themselves, because they would fight with any other fish that was in there with them. I want to clear that up.
I bought a fish yesterday and when I came home today I found about 20 baby fish! Should I separate them or does the mother have to care for them or something? I just don't want her to eat them!
What Can I Feed a Goldfish Other Than Fish Food?
I need this answer ASAP. I just won a goldfish at a carnival today and I don't know what to feed it. Should I feed it today? I bought some Oreo cookies; my friend fed them to her goldfish for a long time and it was successful. Is it safe and can I? That is my main question.
I bought 2 oscars about 3 weeks ago. They have finally come up to the top to feed. Do I need to buy more hiding places for them? They are babies, about 3 inches. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I needed more plastic plants for my aquarium, but they are $3.00 to $6.00 a piece. Too expensive! So, I bought some "dollar store" foliage for $1.00 and washed them before I put them in the tank.
Will Humidity from an Aquarium Harm a TV on a Shelf Above It?
I have a nice heavy wooden TV stand with a bottom shelf. I was wondering if I could put an aquarium on the bottom under my TV? I know the shelf will support the weight, but will the moisture (if any should escape) harm the TV on the shelf above?Thanks for any replies.
Controlling Algae in Fish Tanks
I have a 10 gallon fish tank and it is growing algae. What can I do to keep this from happening? I have 3 catfish, 2 danios, and 5 other fish. Please help. Thank you.
Will Sulfur Water Kill Fish in a Pond?
Does sulfur water kill fish? We added sulfur water to our pond and it killed all of the fish! Is this typical of sulfur water or do we have bigger problems?Thanks. A
Killing Algae in Backyard Fishpond
Is there a recipe for vinegar to use in backyard ponds with fish? The pond has algae on top. I want to kill the algae without killing fish. The algae is taking the oxygen away from the fish. Please help.
I have a 30 gal goldfish tank with two 3in fish in it. The water in the tank is neon green. Is it because of algae? It is away from windows, has a good filtration system, and the fish are not over fed.
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As an avid aquarium hobbyist, I am always trying to find ways to save money while making a great home for my fish. I have several tips that I would love to use here:
I have to mention what good pets Bettas make. They are the fighting fish you buy in the little jars at the pet store. Of course, they need bigger bowls to be happy, like a goldfish bowl or a little bitty tank you can buy for a couple of bucks at Walmart.
Keeping Algae from Growing in a Pond
I have a pond that measures about 30' across and is about 5' deep in the very center, and I want to keep algae from forming without having to treat the water with chemicals, or clutter the pond with plants to block out the sunlight.
