Finding the perfect fish isn't always as easy as it looks. Local pet shops may not carry what you are looking for. Fortunately, there are companies that specialize in Internet sales and shipping of live aquarium fish. In fact, online ordering of live fish has become fairly common. However, it's not with out risks. Here's what you should consider before mail-ordering live fish.

Choosing a Fish Shop
Acclimating Aquarium Fish
Matching pH

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Freshwater Clowns are just as colorful as saltwater Clowns, and loaded with personality to boot. They are generally easy to care for, but you should be aware that they prefer to have others of their own kind, and they need good water quality to thrive. Here's what you need to know to keep your Clown Loach happy and healthy.

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If you've seen a Fiddler Crab you'll remember it. There is something mesmerizing about the way they wave one claw about as if saluting each other. Looked charming didn't they? Unfortunately odds are pretty high that they were not being kept in the proper conditions.

Fiddler Crabs require brackish water, as well as regular access to dry land. What they don't need is to be tossed in a fully filled freshwater tank. Before you buy one, be sure to learn about the proper care for your Fiddler Crab.

If you see them being improperly cared for at the pet shop, you can do something about it. This customer was able to bring the issue of Fiddler Crab care forward to a person who was in a position to make a change in a significant way. Here is his story about changing the care of Fiddler Crabs.

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Bettas are often seen in little cups or vases, but are those little containers the best habitat for a Betta? If they aren't, then what is the ideal home for a Betta?

This list of small aquariums that are Betta friendly helps answer that question. Do you have a mini-aquarium? If so, what are your thoughts on them, are minis great or terrible?

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