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Putting New Fish in Your Tank

I get really excited when I have a new fish tank up and everything is balanced.  Now is the time to add new fish.

Marine Invertebrate Aquarium

Due to the many advances in technology, the marine invertebrate aquarium can now be created by the average fish hobbyist. I am not saying it is very easy, as invertebrates are not as hardy as fish. You should have experience in fish tanks, at least saltwater fish.

Aquarium Backgrounds: Ideas for Beautifying your Tank

I think fish owners enjoy aquarium backgrounds more than the fish do! The backgrounds come in various tropical designs; its purpose is to add beauty to your tank and to also cover up any unseemly extension cords or fish tank supplies that would be seen without having a nice background.

Choosing the Best Aquarium Lighting

Placing aquarium lighting on your tank is a task that requires you to do some problem solving and some creative thinking. Many people assume that the house lighting or the standard lighting that comes with the tank is enough to supply your aquarium needs; but this is not true if you want to save money [...]

Beginner Aquarium Corals for Your Saltwater Fish Tank

Aquarium corals are usually the centerpieces of any saltwater fish tank. Coral is a marine invertebrate and is a colony of polyps. Polyps contain algae, which provide food for themselves and the coral.

Shark Pictures from Key West Aquarium

We went to the Key West Aquarium several months ago and took these pictures of the shark feedings.

Aquarium Decorations for Your Tropical Fish

When you first start to decorate your tropical fish tank, you may want to put everything under the sun in your aquarium. Some people even put stuff from their yard in the tank, and that is not a good idea.

Benefits of the Biorb Fish Tank

These tanks are popular and well known for its classic fish bowl look along with its unique high technological filtration system. The Biorb fish tank is acrylic, which is lighter (about 50% lighter) in weight and very strong making it less likely to break. If you thought it was difficult before to carry your tank [...]

Should You Start Keeping Fish?

Keeping fish can be the most rewarding hobby imaginable. It has been documented that fish tanks reduce stress and create a calm environment with their colors and soothing sound of water flowing.

Taking Care of Fish Tank Gravel

When looking at someone’s fish tank, a fish tank that has natural scenery is the most memorable and beautiful. You should keep this in mind as you choose your fish tank gravel or sand.