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Stocking a Small Tank
Stocking a small aquarium is a unique challenge. Here are some suggestions.

Are Piranhas Dangerous?
Tales of piranhas devouring hapless humans have circulated for many years. Are they a serious threat to people, or is it an urban legend?

How do I Sex a Gourami?
Determining the sex of your freshwater fish isn't always straightforward. These tips will help you determine if your Gourami is a male or female.

How to Purchase Live Fish Online
Not long ago few people even considered purchasing fish anywhere but at their local fish shop. However, many companies now specialize in selling and shipping fish shipping fish directly to the customer.

Sexing Fish
When trying to breed fish, obtaining a pair is important. Unfortunately, determine the sex of fish isn't always an easy task. Here are some tips for sexing various species of fish.

Should a Clown Hang Vertically at the Top?
Clown fish exhibit unusual behavior on a regular basis, but is it normal for them to hang at the top of the tank?

Tell Me About Snakeheads
Snakeheads pop up in the news over and over. Some question if they are real, or merely an urban myth. Unfortunately, they are all too real, and are causing damage to the native habitats they've invaded.

What Does the Word Tropical Mean?
The term 'tropical' is often used to refer to fish, but exactly what does it mean?

What Fish Species are Coldwater?
When choosing fish for a community tank, one of the factors that should be considered is the optimum water temperature for the species you are choosing. Fish that require warm water should not be kept with fish requiring cooler water. Here are some options for coldwater fish.

What is a Labyrinth Fish?
Labyrinth fish are common in the aquarium trade. Do you know which ones they are?

What is the Most Popular Aquarium Fish?
Can you guess which is the most popular aquarium fish?

Which Fish are Ominvores?
Knowing the difference between omnivores, herbivores and carnivores is important when choosing the proper diet for your fish.

Which Fish can I Keep With an Archer fish?
Archers are brackish fish that require not only special water conditions, but companions with similar needs.

Where do I Find Info About Native Fish?
River" tanks and native fish are becoming a very popular hobby these days. So much so that several native fish organizations have developed full featured sites on the Internet. Here are some of my favorites.

Where do I Find Info About Rope Fish?
Although there isn't a huge amount of information available on Rope Fish, here are several links to profiles of the eel-like fish.

Which Live Plants are Good for Angelfish?
If you have a passion for Angelfish as well as live plants, you may have wondered which types of plants make the best habitat for Angels. Plant expert Don Matakis shares his expertise and offers suggestions for a planted Angelfish tank.

Why do My Fish Hide all the Time?
Fish that hide all the time are a baffling and frustrating problem for the owner. Here are suggestions for how to coax your fish out into the open where you can enjoy him.