Water changes are touted by some, and bashed by others. One common story used when debating the perils of frequent water changes is that they will kill the fish.

Is it true? Actually there is some truth to the story, but before you give up on water changes, learn the real reason why in some cases water changes do kill fish.

Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe

White residue on aquarium glass and equipment is an annoying fact of life. Here's an inexpensive and simple way to remove white residue from your aquarium.

Study this photo closely and guess where the Yo Yo loach got it's name. Bingo, you guessed it! The the pattern of Y's and O's adorning the flanks of this lively fish are a dead giveaway.

Yo Yos are fun to keep, and make a great addition to a community tank. However, they don't do well with all fish, so before you bring them home it's wise to read up on their care and habitat requirements.

Have you kept Yo Yo Loaches? Contribute to the profile by adding your own experiences. Your knowledge could help other owners!

Photo © Barbara Brooks

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which often means you may be away from home for a few days. What should you do about your fish?

Here are some tips to make caring for your aquarium a breeze during the holidays.

Seeing a fish owners dream come true makes my day. Hey, do you have any advice to offer this fish owner? I'd like to see him have his perfect tank.

"Basically, I want a tank with two blue rams, some beautiful and tasteful decorations and other smaller fish. Atm I have a 50gal just a week old with two tiger barbs, a pleco, weather loach and kuhli loach for cycling with some gravel from my old tank.

I basically need a full breakdown of what to keep with the rams (plants and other fish), what decorations, when i should add them etc. Any info at all, just tell me how to get some rams and make them happy."

Photo © Stan Greenbaum

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which often means you may be away from home for a few days. What should you do about your fish? Here are some tips to make caring for your aquarium a breeze during the holidays.

Looking for an useful, unique, and inexpensive gift for an aquarium owner? The aquarium cleaning bucket may be just what you are looking for. Put all these items in a bucket, top with a festive bow, and you have a gift that will be appreciated by any fish owner for any occasion.

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Few things are as eye-catching as a large school of shimmering tetras. If you already have a school of Neon or Rummy Nose Tetras, consider adding Black Neons to the school. The result is positively stunning.

Have you kept a Black Neon Tetra? If so, share your experiences about care, habitat, feeding and breeding of Black Neon Tetras. Your knowledge could help other owners!

Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe

Aquarium fish are called by many names, both common and scientific. But the most important name is the name their owner gives them.

Have you named a favorite fish? If so, what was the name of your fish, and why did you select it? Don't forget to include a mug shot of your fish so we can see if he really looks like his name.

Catching fish is no small task, as anyone who has moved their tank can attest. This owner came up with a great do it yourself fish trap. Check it out!

Do you have your own do it yourself story. Share it with us, and don't forget to include photos.