Pets – Fish

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

The Discus Fish (Symphysodon var.) is one of the most popular fish in the Cichlids species.  They are bred for their spectacular colors and are one of the most well behaved species of freshwater fish.

The goldfish bowl is no longer the only fish tank you can have on your desk or in your small apartment. The mini aquarium is rapidly becoming the norm with a lot of interesting shapes and sizes.

One of the most popular pet fish for tropical fish tanks is the Betta or Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta speldnens).

Why purchase feeder fish at the store when you can breed them inexpensively on your own? Although they can be purchased quite cheaply, an every week expense can tend to add up immensely.

Should you buy sea monkeys for your child as their first pet? If your child is like mine, every time they see a pet on TV, they want it. I love my son, but I know if I buy him a dog, I will be the one to take care of it. The same thing [...]

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 [...]

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.

Book Review – The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide As someone who loves to learn tons of stuff about saltwater fish tanks, I purchased the book, “The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide” by Michael S. Paletta.

As discussed in Part 1 of Maintaining a Koi Fish pond, Koi fish are smart, gorgeous and can live a very long time. They need a big pond because they are big fish.