New aquariums and fish are often given as holiday gifts this time of year. Unfortunately a high percentage of new fish owners lose some, if not all, of their new pets.

Those fish loses don't have to happen. The two biggest errors made when stocking a new aquarium are adding too many fish at a time and choosing the wrong fish. Tip the scales in your favor by following these basic, but important steps when choosing your first fish.

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Not sure what size heater to get for your aquarium? This heater size guide will help you select a heater that is the right match for your aquarium.

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With the holidays at hand, fish owners can use help feeding their fish. Have you tried gel feeders? If so, did it work, or did you come home to a disaster? Read others experiences and add your own.

Need more feeding advice? The fish feeding reference may have the answers you are looking for.

Acrylic or glass - that's of the first choices an aquarium owner has to make. Which is your preference, and why?

The pros and cons of glass vs acrylic isn't the only thing you should consider before buying that new aquarium. Here are a few more key factors to take into account before laying your money down.