Aquarium Basics
Articles on basic fish-keeping - how to set up your first tank, plotting out a great fish community, establishing good water quality, cleaning your fish tanks and much more!
Aquarium Water Chemistry  Learn how to measure, test and create a system that is safe for your fish and easy for you to maintain! Are Fish Happy in an Aquarium ?  A reader asks if itīs ethical to keep fish in a tank. Hereīs my short response. Badmanīs Tropical Fish [offsite link] If I could only choose one site off the web to recommend to beginners, this would be it! Chock full of more info than you could imagine, with straightforward language that every novice can understand. Basic Fish Food and Treats  Basics on fish food, supplements and fun treats for your aquarium fish! Beginning Fishkeeping by Thomas Narten at TheKrib.com [offsite link] Absolutely required reading for anyone starting out, written just for beginners. Bella Fish Shop : Online Fish Aquarium Shopping  All your freshwater and marine aquarium needs! Caring for Fish when you are gone  How to make sure your fish will still be alive on your return! Donīt Release That Fish! [offsite link] Badman explains the dangers of releasing unwanted pet fish into the wild. Fish Care - How Often to Feed Aquarium Fish  How often to feed your aquarium fish is a controversial subject. Some say to feed once a day, and some recommend many small daily feedings. Who is correct? Fish Tank Filters - How They Work And What They Do For Your Fish  An overview of fish tank filters and their value to your beloved fish. Fish Tanks - Hurricane and Emergency Planning  If your home is in the path of a hurricane, you might have to leave your house and go to a safe area. What do you do with your pet fish? How to Buy Toys for Aquarium Fish  Even fish get bored. Make your pet aquarium fish happy by providing a few interesting toys! How to Ship Aquarium Fish  Need to ship some fish? How to Visit an Aquarium  Here are some simple tips to make your next aquarium visit easy and enjoyable. Is Your Fish Too Fat?  Are you overfeeding your fish? What can be some results of this? A better way of looking at feeding your fish for their health. KingVinnieīs Aquaria DIY Plan Database [offsite link] The only link I have here is really the only link you need, because it is a large database of many aquaria-related DIY plans, linked from different sites! If you are consider yourself a handyman and practically live at Home Depot, you will probably find lots of great gems here. Lighting your Aquarium  Itīs not necessary to keep your aquarium light on all day. In fact, itīs even better if you donīt. Hereīs why. Painted Glass Fish and Other Questionable Practices [offsite link] "Questionable" fish that may not be a good idea to buy. Pandoraīs Aquarium - Basics [offsite link] An excellent site for both basics and advanced informatiom, along with great tank set-up photos. Planning a Brackish Tank  Brackish aquarium tanks are very cool and trendy, but one should think through if thatīs the right next step for your fish energies. Preparing The Water For Your Aquarium  Your fishes' water is the equivalent to the air we breathe for us finless folk! Preparing your fishes' water before you put them in it is
crucial for everyone's safety and happy life! Sample Fish Newsletter  Here's the Fish Newsletter! The Importance of Being Oxygenated  To help ensure the health of your fish, there are several reasons why your tank should be oxygenated. Using Dechlorinator and Water Conditioner  Ideally, you should use a dechlorinator that also promotes the growth of a healthy slime coat, adds electrolytes to the water and neutralizes heavy metals. Your First Saltwater Aquarium  There is a mystique to the marine aquarium - the fish are generally more colorful and exotic. Reef and invertebrate environments seem very alien to land dwellers like ourselves. However, saltwater tanks require a lot of know-how to establish and maintain. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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