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Answers to questions about freshwater aquarium fish.

Success with Aphyosemion striatum eggs
A Q & A about successfully hatching Aphyosemion striatum eggs

Fish at School - Have you Kept a Fish at School?
With the beginning of each school semester comes the decision about what to take to the dormitory or classroom. Pets can make excellent companions in the classroom, and help college students feel less alone in their apartment or dormitory. Have you kept a fish? If so, would you recommend it for others?

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

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

Determining the sex of your freshwater fish isn't always straightforward. ...
Determining the sex of your freshwater fish isn't always straightforward, but it is important if you wish to breed your fish. 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.

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

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, be sure to consider the optimum water temperature for the species you are choosing. Warm water fish should not be kept with fish requiring cooler water. Here are some options for coldwater fish.

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.

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.

Glow In The Dark Fish
Banned by some, coveted by others, glow in the dark fish are the latest in long line of altered fish. The debate is hot and heavy over the sales of genetically altered pets. What do you think about them?

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.

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