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 [...]

5 Tips for Caring for Pet Fish

Vibrant and sleek, calmly drifting along, circling the mini-treasure chest…could there be a more peaceful pet than an aqua pal? “Fish are beautiful to watch and naturally therapeutic,” says David Boruchowitz, the editor-in-chief of Tropical Fish Hobbyist. Here’s how to set up an aquarium the whole family will enjoy: Consider the tank size It’s true [...]

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 [...]

Another Way To Enjoy Fish

Without a doubt, I love fish. There is the thrill of fighting Bluegills in farm ponds and Croakers in marshes. Nothing tantalizes my taste buds like a Flounder fillet stuffed with crab meat. Yet, there is a means of enjoying water-borne beauties without the need for a lucky lure nor secret recipe. My brother and [...]

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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 [...]

Equipping A New Fish Tank

There is more to a new fish tank then just a tank filled with water sitting on a stand in your living room. There is a certain amount of equipment needed such as a heater and filter to keep your fish healthy and happy. With the proper equipment your tank will become a healthy water [...]

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 [...]

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