Breeding Guppy Tropical Fish

If you are thinking of breeding guppies, you should research on this variety of tropical fish first. You will find it easier if you have enough knowledge in breeding, feeding and taking care of guppies than to stumble on certain problems later, as a result of certain insufficiency of information. You can read many sources [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]