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12/29/02 - How to Tell Neons and Cardinals Apart
Ever wondered if your Cardinal Tetra really is a Cardinal Tetra? Here is how to tell the difference between Neons and Cardinals.

12/12/02 - Top Picks - Crab and Lobster Foods
Not sure what to feed your freshwater lobster or crab? Here are your Guides recommendations.

11/25/02 - Choosing Fish Foods
Four simple steps that will ensure choosing the right food for your fish.

11/11/02 - Gifts For Betta Lovers
With the holidays approaching it's time to consider gift giving. Here is a gift suggestion list geared especially for Betta lovers.

10/13/02 - Top Picks - Books About Catfish
Catfish often require different care than other aquarium fish. A good way to stay on top of their needs is to keep a reference book on hand. Here are your Guides top picks for Catfish books.

10/05/02 - Aquarium Sizes and Weights
A printable chart showing the different sizes of aquariums, including their filled and unfilled weight.

09/29/02 - Top Picks - Bloodworms
Carnivorous fish require diets that are high in animal protein. Bloodworms are one of the choice foods for not only carnivores, but other fish as well. Fresh bloodworms are preferred, but are not easy to procure, and can carry disease. Freeze dried bloodworms are readily available, high in protein, and disease free.

09/21/02 - Columnaris or Cotton-Wool Disease
A common but often undiagnosed disease, Columnaris can wipe out the population of an entire aquarium in a matter of days. Learn how to prevent this disease in your fish.

09/09/02 - Q & A - Buying Live Fish Online
Can't find the fish you are looking for? You might want to consider mail ordering them via the internet. Here are the pros and cons of purchasing live fish online.

08/12/02 - Guide Picks - Top Aquarium Atlases
Books are invaluable to all fish owners, from beginner to advanced. An aquarium atlas is particularly helpful for identifying and providing proper care for your fish.

08/05/02 - Guide Picks - Top Books About Fish Health
Every fish owner has eventually had a sick or injuried fish, and wondered how to care for it. Here are the the best books available that deal with fish health.

07/28/02 - Attack of the Killer Snakeheads
Snakeheads have come to Maryland. Read the latest news about the invasion of these air-breathing land-walking fish.

07/26/02 - Tell Me About Snakeheads
Now that snakeheads are in the news, everyone wants to know there they from and what kind of fish are the. Here is everything you wanted to know about these unusual fish.

07/15/02 - What are Omnivores?
Does it matter if your fish is a carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore? When feeding time comes it's important to know the difference.

07/05/02 - Top Picks - Algae Wafers
Behind every beautiful aquarium is an algae scraper and gravel vacuum. Here is everything you need to keep your aquarium clean as a whistle.

07/01/02 - Guide Picks - Top Aquarium Cleaning Supplies
Behind every beautiful aquarium is an algae scraper and gravel vacuum. Here is everything you need to keep your aquarium clean as a whistle.

06/21/02 - Q & A - Spring Cleaning The Fish Tank
Step by step instructions for giving your aquarium a very thorough cleaning.

06/06/02 - Guide Picks - Gifts for Dad's
Whether it’s his birthday, Father’s day, Christmas, or just a day you want to make special, these gift ideas are sure to put a smile on Dad’s face.

05/16/02 - Common Hatchetfish
An attractive, peaceful, top-dwelling fish that is a great community fish.

04/18/02 - Pearl Danio
This cousin of the popular zebra danio is an excellent candidate for your community tank.

03/21/02 - Guide Picks - Box (Corner) Filters
Box filters have been on the market since the aquarium trade started. Whether it's to set up a hospital tank, or a fry tank, there are still some good uses for corner filters.

03/07/02 - Bronze Cory
Nobody can resist the comical Cory catfish. Find out how to care for the most popular member of the Cory family - Corydoras aeneus.

03/04/02 - Name the Fish - Quiz #3
Can you name the fish in these photos? The third installment of the popular fish naming quizzes.

02/19/02 - Dwarf Gourami
The smallest of the Gourami family, this hardy peaceful fish is perfect for small aquariums and community tanks.

02/10/02 - Velvet
Often under diagnosed, this disease is one of the few that strikes freshwater and saltwater fish alike.

02/04/02 - Three Spot Gourami
Regardless of the name you hang on this attractive Gourami, it makes an excellent addition to a freshwater aquarium.

01/14/02 - Black Widow Tetra
One of the most popular of the tetra family, this hardy and easy to care for fish is a great addition to any aquarium.

01/03/02 - Harlequins
Small, active and easy to care for. Consider a school for your community tank.

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