8 Steps to the Perfect Aquarium
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Getting Started with Freshwater Fish
Find out how to start up a freshwater aquarium, including finding the right fish, selecting the right tank size and tank equipment and more.
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How Much (and How Often) Should I Feed My Aquarium Fish?
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How to Reduce the Level of Phosphate in Your Aquarium Safely
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Aquarium Fish Go Missing for a Variety of Reasons
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How Important Is Your Aquarium's pH Level?
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The Pros and Cons of Every Type of Aquarium Thermometer
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Who Wins the War for Dynamic Aquarium Lighting?
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Why Do Fish School Together?
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Flake Fish Foods and How to Choose the Right Combination for Fish
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A Short Primer on the Nutrition Fish Need to Eat
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What Plants are Safe for Betta Fish?
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Clean Fishbowls Regularly to Keep Fish Healthy
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Health Benefits of Aquariums
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Bacterial Bloom: Understanding What It Is and How to Fix It
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How to Upgrade an Aquarium: Moving Fish to a New Tank
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Prevent Fish Loss by Understanding Aquarium Nitrogen Cycles
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How to Set Up a Cichlid Aquarium
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Tips to Determine the Sex of Your Fish
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Vacation and Holiday Fish Care and Feeding
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Feeding Your Aquarium Fish the Right Type of Food
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Raising Aquarium Fish in Hard Water Conditions
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Chlorine vs. Chloramine: What's in Your Water?
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Lighting Requirements for Plants in Community Aquariums
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What Is the Best Equipment for Aquarium Water Movement?
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Donate Fish, Do Not Flush - Why Flushing Your Fish is Not an Option
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Advantages of Live Aquarium Plants
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How to Get Rid of Pesky Oil Slicks in Your Fish Tank
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How to Keep a Betta in a Vase
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How to Feed Aquarium Fish Fry
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Using Mardel Coppersafe in Your Aquarium
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Using Zeolite to Keep Your Aquarium Clean
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Transgenic Glow in the Dark Fish Are not Just Science Fiction
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Why Use Aged Water to Mantain a Healthy Comunity Aquarium?
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Common and Scientific Fish Names Beginning With B
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What Makes My Fish Want to Hide?
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Tips for the Best Way to Set Up a Tank for Breeding Egg Scatterers
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Your Aquarium Air Stones Can Be Renewed
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How to Cull Your Freshwater Aquarium
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Learn About Common Fish Names Beginning with P
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Tank Level Preferences for Different Aquarium Species
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Does Aquarium Tank Width Matter?
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How to Safely Add Fish to a Tank to Prevent pH Shock
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What Type of Cover of Lid Is Best for Your Aquarium?
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Do I Need a Special Stand for My Aquarium?
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Learn About Fish Beginning With the Letter F
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The Most Common Fish Names Beginning With W?
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What Are Common Fish Names Beginning With K?
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Fish Names Beginning With D
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What Are Common Fish Names Beginning With H?
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What Are Common Fish Names Beginning With J?
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Fascinating Fish That Begin With the Letter N
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A to Z Index of Common Names of Freshwater Fish
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Fascinating Fish That Begin With the Letter "I"
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Is a Wall Fish Bowl Recommended?
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Here's What to Know About Using Maggots to Feed Aquarium Fish
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Sicentific Names for Aquarum Fish with Common Names that begin with C