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A good aquarist knows that part of owning an aquarium involves periodic water changes. This helps reduce the pH and nitrate level, which keeps your fish healthier. How should you change the water in your aquarium? Simple: Preparation: Head to your local pet store and buy some tubing to siphon with, some dechlorinator, and a large bucket for the water to be siphoned into. You will only want to take out about 20% of the water in your tank, so you may want to size your bucket accordingly. After this, turn off all electric devices that are being used in...

Bettas are popular for small aquariums, but how much do you really know about these fantastic fish? Learning more about betta fish can help you decide they are right for you. About Bettas Betta fish (Betta splendens) are also called Siamese fighting fish for their native range and aggressive nature. Originally native to the Mekong River and its tributaries throughout Laos, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, these fish are adaptable and also live in rice paddies and drainage ditches. They can be invasive species that threaten native fish in other areas, however, and are not generally welcome in wild habitats outside...

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...