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Set up an aquarium might be involving more than most people think. How to set up an aquarium
The size of a fish tank is the first thing you should be considering in your plan of getting pet fish. Do not get a tank too small for the fish. The reasons and some general rules are discussed in this article. Fish Tank Size Requirement (How Big is Enough)
An aquarium filter is a must if you want to have a fish tank at all. Check out this article to see why it is important and how to pick one for your aquarium. Choose an aquarium filter
Having an aquarium heater is mandatory if you want to have tropical fish. Some of the important facts about the heaters are discussed here. Aquarium Heater (For Tropical Fish)
The air stone powered by an air pump make the bubbles in the aquarium. What is it for? How do I install it? Aquarium Air Pump
Aquarium substrate is for covering the bottom of a fish tank. While majority of the fish do not care what substrate you use, some bottom feeders such as catfish have special requirement. Planted aquariums can also benefit from the correct choice of substrate. The Best Aquarium Substrates for Planted and Non-Planted Aquariums
Many fish die quickly after being brought home. Some of the most common beginner mistakes and their solutions are discussed in the following. Why did fish die? (Common beginner mistakes).
Many new fish hobbyists have a hard time to keep their fish tanks clean. It is easy to keep the fish tank clean if you do everything right. 10 Tips on How to Keep a Fish Tank Clean
Feeding the fish is fun and it is a good chance for the fish owners to interact with their finned friends. It is important to know what to feed the fish in order to get the most out of it. What to Feed the Fish in an Aquarium
Not all fish food is suitable for all types of fish species. Bottom feeders for example, might not get enough share if we do not use bottom feeder specific food in a community aquarium. 5 Best Fish Food for Bottom Feeders in an Aquarium
Sometimes even in a well cycled aquarium, sudden ammonia and nitrite spike can happen. It is also called mini-cycle. There are some good tips to help the fish to get through it. 7 Tips to fix Ammonia and nitrite spike in a fish aquarium
For serious aquarium hobbyists, a quarantine tank is very important. There is always the threat of contagious fish diseases and parasites. The risk of adding new fish directly into your main aquarium is very high. A quarantine tank can come in handy for making sure the new fish is healthy before introduce them to your main tank. It can also be useful for treating the sick fish separately without affecting the main tank. Quarantine Tank (Hospital Tank) for Fish