Questions from the Ask Heloise Show

Greetings! I've had the pleasure of being asked to chat about freshwater aquariums on the Ask Heloise radio show. Thank you Heloise, for chatting with me about my passion, aquariums and fish. If you are looking for information we discussed on her show, look no further, everything is listed right here.

Should you have additional questions, check the FAQs first, then search on the site, odds are you'll find it. If you don't, send me an email, and I'll do my best to answer your question.

• I've never had an aquarium, what are the factors I should consider?



• What are the best fish to start with?



• What equipment do I need to get started?



• Do I need a heater?



• What about cleaning the aquarium?



• Chlorine vs Chloramine



• What causes cloudy water and how do I fix it?



• How often and how much should I feed my fish?



• How long should aquarium lights be left on?



• Why do my fish hide most of the time?



• Do I really need a special stand for my aquarium?



• How long do fish live?



• What should I do with my fish when I go on vacation?



• Can I put rocks or shells I find in the tank?