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Fish are fascinating, beautiful creatures that have been a popular hobby for centuries. However, keeping fish involves a lot more than just picking out your favorite species and cramming them into a glass box. Some of the most common fish diseases can quickly infect your aquarium and kill your fish or, at the very least, make them seriously ill. Prevent these problems by following some of these common sense tips on identifying and preventing a few of the most common aquarium fish diseases. 1. Costia Costia is a parasite that can affect freshwater and saltwater fish. It is caused by...

Maintaining good water quality in your aquarium is one of the most important maintenance task you can do to protect the health and well-being of your fish. Luckily, maintaining good water quality in tanks has gotten easier thanks to improved filtration systems, lighting, and test kits. Yet, despite all of these improvements that can make our lives easier, solving water quality issues can still be a challenge for many aquarium enthusiast. The purpose of this article is to help aquarist learn how to solve some of the most common water quality issues they might face. Poor water quality is an...

So you’ve just won a goldfish at the fair and as you take it home in its plastic bag you think to yourself, “How am I going to take care of this thing?” Here’s some ideas for keeping your goldfish that you named Freddy into becoming, well, Deady. Know when to changeTypically you should change your fishbowl weekly when it is starting to get a bit too cloudy. Where to put FreddyWhen you have a primary bowl, you will also need a smaller, secondary bowl that is similar. The night that you are planning on moving your goldfish to his...

Keeping fish can be a rewarding hobby, and when many aquarists first get started they often stick solely with freshwater tanks. Freshwater aquariums are simpler, less expensive and easier to care for, but as your experience grows, you may find yourself more and more tempted by the diversity, colors and exotic appeal of a saltwater aquarium. Fortunately, when you are ready to switch from freshwater to saltwater you don't need to buy a new tank – if you know how to convert your existing tank correctly. Education First Freshwater and saltwater may both be aquariums, but they can be worlds...

Understanding your aquarium's pH is essential to keep the water healthy, and if adjustments are necessary, there are easy ways for any aquarium keeper to safely alter the overall pH without stressing their resident fish. What Is pH? pH is a measure of the water's acidity. The pH scale ranges from 1-14, with completely neutral water measuring a pH of 7. Lower numbers indicate more acidic water, while higher numbers indicate more alkaline or basic water. Different chemicals dissolved in the water, including organic compounds from decaying plants, leftover food or fish feces, affect the pH and change the neutrality...