Aquarium
Multi-million-pound aquariums might be the latest status symbol but would you want one in YOUR living room?David Saxby's living room is dominated by an enormous, brightly lit fish...
Another Way To Enjoy Fish
Without a doubt, I love fish. There is the thrill of fighting Bluegills...
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fish care
5 Tips for Caring for Pet FishVibrant and sleek, calmly drifting along, circling the mini-treasure chest...could...
Tropical Fish Care
Tropical fish care begins with the basic tank set-up and operation. Tanks adjacent...
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Tropical Fish
Multi-million-pound aquariums might be the latest status symbol but would you want one in YOUR living room?David Saxby's living room is dominated by an enormous, brightly lit fish tank. It's 10ft long, 6ft wide and 4ft high, stretches in an L-shape round the corner and into the hallway, holding 1,200 gallons of water - and is ever so slightly smelly. It is home to more than 400 exotic-looking fish, dozens of beautiful corals, a huge, pink anemone, waving... [Read more of this review]
The Splendid Betta
With long-flowing fins in a dizzying assortment of styles and bright colors, and the ability to survive in a small bowl of water, it’s little wonder that the Betta, scientifically known as Betta splendens, has become such a popular pet fish. So how did the Betta gain these two distinctive qualities that have made them the popular pets they are today? It... [Read more of this review]
Video: Choosing a Tropical Fish Tank
Freeze Threatens Florida’s Tropical Fish
LAKELAND, Fla. — Frosted oranges, strawberries encased in ice: the images of Florida’s freezes are familiar, sad and earthy. But just past the crop rows here in the state’s agricultural core, there swims another sizable industry that has suffered more than any other because of this year’s unusually long cold snap — tropical fish. A severe... [Read more of this review]
How To Set Up A Quarantine Tank For Tropical Fish
Ah, yes, they are often dismissed but very necessary part of the tropical fish hobby, the infamous quarantine tank. Do you really need one to succeed in this hobby? For freshwater fish you may be able to do without having one. Freshwater fish are generally more suited to captivity because they are usually tank up and do not seem to break out in disease... [Read more of this review]
Types of Tropical Fish
Tropical fish types Tropical fish types can be so varied that they can spoil you for choice. Here are a few types: Oscars – They are an aggressive variety particularly the Red and the Tiger Red Oscars. Since they tend to grow large, a 50 gallon aquarium is best suited with a temperature of 78 – 82 degrees F. Oscars do not make good companions except... [Read more of this review]
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