Like people, fish need vitamins to stay healthy and active. What do you know about the nutritional needs of your fish? Make sure you are giving them the vitamins, minerals and nutrients they need. Your fish will lead longer healthier lives.

It's a sad, but true, fact of life that artificially colored fish are common in the aquarium industry. Many people don't realize that fish, such as the ones shown here, are literally painted to achive their vibrant colors.

The coloring process fish kills many fish, and leaves survivors more vulnerable to disase. What is your opinion of this practice? Take the painted fish poll.

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The rule of thumb is to keep male Bettas alone, but some owners keep them in community tanks. Have you ever tried a community Betta?

"I recently purchased a male show Betta and I thought I would try and see if he would live peacefully in my community tank. In my 10 gal I have 4 Lyretail Mollies, 6 guppies, 4 Cory Catfish,3 red clawed Crabs, and last I counted about 13 Ghost shrimp. I know that it's crowded but in 6 months I haven't had any problems. Anyways my concern is this, either I don't see him eat or he isn't eating. Could it be that he is adjusting from going from a small cup to and actual aquarium? Is he intimidated by the other fish? As far as fish are cocerned I am a NEWBIE when it comes to Bettas, so any info would be much appreciated. By the way I've read about all the posts about bettas but none cover this issue since no one really tries to mix them into community tanks. "

Lively and brightly colored, with a sassy personality to match, the Tiger Barb is a universally popular aquarium fish. Warnings are in order, though. They like to nip other fish, and do best with a half dozen of their own kind. If you arm yourself with the proper care facts, they can be a fun addition to your aquarium

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Ever have this problem with a Barb? If so, perhaps you can help this forum member solve his fish woes.

"I have a 45 gal. tank with twelve fish. All the fish but one Tiger Barb are fine. I have two Tiger barbs but one sits in a corner with its head down. Dosn't move much. My ph is 6.6 and the Ammonia and Nitrates are safe. What is going on?"

Only one male Betta can be kept in a tank (unless it's fairly large), yet virtually anyone who owns a Betta would like to keep more of them. A small tank is the ultimate gift for a Betta fan. Can’t afford a tank? Never fear -- Betta fans will appreciate anything from this wish list.

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Overly hot water can be dangerous, or even lethal, to fish if it remains high for a period of time. During summer months, high water temps can happen at any time. Here are the steps to take if you have a heat problem.

Several years have passed since the controversy over glow in the dark fish surfaced. In spite of the fact that some states considered banning them before they even hit the market, the majority of those taking my poll said they would buy a glo-fish.

Now it's time to check in and see just how many of you really did go out and get a glo-fish or two. Take the latest poll and let everyone know if you've kept a glow in the dark fish.

Learning scientific names can be daunting, but it can be invaluable when trying to research information on a fish. Here are the basics about scientific fish names, and how to find the scientific name for your fish.

If you want attractive, peaceful and easy to care fish, Tetras are hard to beat. This Tetra photo gallery shows why. Want more information about a particular fish in the gallery? Just click on the fish name for a complete profile.

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