This forum visitor asked for help with aquarium lighting, which sparked a long and interesting forum discussion that is well worth reading. "Hope you can help! With my new 100gal tank, ... Read More

Summer is officially here, which means the fun is here! This time of year I like to take a moment to celebrate the summer solstice with lighter fare. Name the Fish ... Read More

Father’s Day is special to me this year, because it will be the last one with my father. Today I can’t help but reflect on my passion for aquarium fish ... Read More

The attractive coloration, and elegant finnage of the regal Emperor tetra leaves little doubt why it was given it's name. Introduced to home aquaria over forty years ago, they have ... Read More

Any Dempsey owners out there? Perhaps you can help this forum visitor who recently aquaried an Electric Blue Jack Dempsey. "I just purchased an Electric Blue Jack Dempsey for ... Read More

Bleeding Heart Tetras are aptly named. Reaching an adult size of almost three inches, this easy to care for fish makes an excellent companion for Barbs or larger members ... Read More

Did you ever see a rock by the side of the road that you wanted to put in your aquarium? Perhaps you even stopped and took a look, then decided ... Read More

Warm weather often brings a challenge to the aquarium owner in the form of aquarium water that is too hot. Hot water can be dangerous, or even lethal, to fish ... Read More

There is little doubt where the Silver Dollar got it's name. If you have a community tank, the attractive and peaceful Silver Dollar is worth investing a few dollars in. Don't ... Read More

Father's Day is just around the corner. Are you still looking for a special gift for your father? Bet he would love a new gadget for his aquarium. Photo © Shirlie ... Read More

New to fishkeeping? There are a wealth of books available to you. Here are are some good basic books you should consider to get your fish library started.

Choosing fish food many not seem like a big deal, but it's actually one of the most important things you can do to ensure a healthy and long life for ... Read More

Aquarium water - is it really necessary to test it? My answer is yes. What should be tested, and how often, is not as easy an answer. Here are ... Read More

Experts believe that Goldfish have been kept as pets for over a thousand years. From simple to fancy, white to black, dozens of Goldfish variations abound. In fact, there ... Read More

You set up a beautiful tank and filled it with attractive fish, but now they are nowhere to be seen. Why are they hiding all the time? Here ... Read More