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 [...]

Tropical Fish Food

Tropical fish food There are a good number of varieties in tropical fish food like live food, frozen food, flake food; pellets and one can even custom design the fish food. One important point to be remembered while administering tropical fish food is that the quantity should not exceed the amount the fish is able [...]

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 [...]

Tropical Fish Care

Tropical fish care begins with the basic tank set-up and operation. Tanks adjacent to the southern or western exposure windows must be avoided since it can give rise to severe algal problems. Temperature fluctuations must also be seriously controlled. The aquarium heaters can help in stabilizing the environment, but the soaring temperatures in summer call [...]