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It’s tough to choose between saltwater and freshwater aquariums. They both come with many advantages and disadvantages.  There are also many differences in terms of setups, costs, maintenance, and types of fish.  This article is intended to inform those aquarium enthusiasts about the main differences in keeping a saltwater aquarium versus a freshwater one. Electing a freshwater aquarium is often recommended for those people who are starting with their first aquarium.  In general, freshwater tanks are easier to maintain and present fewer risks. Also, freshwater tanks are less expensive than saltwater environments.  A freshwater tank can be a glass or...

It’s tough to choose between saltwater and freshwater aquariums. They both come with many advantages and disadvantages.  There are also many differences in terms of setups, costs, maintenance, and types of fish.  This article is intended to inform those aquarium enthusiasts about the main differences in keeping a saltwater aquarium versus a freshwater one. Electing a freshwater aquarium is often recommended for those people who are starting with their first aquarium.  In general, freshwater tanks are easier to maintain and present fewer risks. Also, freshwater tanks are less expensive than saltwater environments.  A freshwater tank can be a glass or...

It may seem like a fresh, new, sparkling clean, unused tank would be the ideal habitat for fish, but novice aquarium owners often kill fish by adding them to a tank before it is ready. Without the appropriate chemistry, the tank lacks suitable bacteria to filter toxins and waste out of the water, a condition called new take syndrome, but it is easy to take steps to prepare a tank to become a healthy, suitable home for different types of fish. Do Your Research Keeping fish is more than just dunking them into a bowl of water and hoping for...

Aquarium fish can have great sensitivity to temperature changes and good temperature control is essential to keep your fish healthy and comfortable. But how can you always keep your tank at the ideal temperature? Why Temperature Matters It's easy for us to adjust to changing temperatures – when it is too hot, we may turn on a fan or air conditioner, choose lightweight clothing, take a cool drink or stay in a shady area. When it is too cold, we can turn on the furnace, bundle up in cozy layers, bask in the sun or snuggle under a blanket. Fish,...

It can be intimidating to start a new aquarium, and freshwater aquariums are generally less complicated and easier for beginners to manage. Not all fish are the same, however, and some species are better suited for beginners than others. By choosing the best beginning fish, a new aquarium owner can learn the tricks of keeping fish before moving on to more complicated aquatic residents. Before Choosing Fish Before adding a new fish to the tank, it is important to consider several factors to be sure it has the best possible home. Tank Size: Many fish are social and will do...