This section hosts a collection of assorted articles, related to several aspects of aquaria and fishkeeping. I hope they prove useful, and if you have any further questions feel free to place them in our Tropical Fish Forums.
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Fishkeeping Glossary - several authors
A quick reference guide for common expressions used by fishkeepers...
Fish in Captivity: The Moral Issue - by Marcos Avila
Have you ever stopped to think whether what you're doing as an aquarist is right or wrong from the point of view of morality?
The Nitrogen Cycle - by Vany Devos, Tiago Beltrão and Marcos Avila
Understand what happens in the first few weeks of your new tank, and why it´s so important not to add all the fish right away.
Fishless Cycling - by Shawna McGregor-King
After learning what the Nitrogen Cycle is, here's how you can do it without stressing or killing any fish!
Silent Cycling in a Planted Aquarium - by Dusko Bojic
Learn how to skip the ammonia and nitrite spikes altogether, and get a beautiful planted tank as an added bonus!
Basic Types of Filters - by Mark 'Ffishmaster' Lehr
A summary of the most common options you have to keep your tank´s water quality in top shape.
Buying New Fish - by Marcos Avila
How to improve their chances of surviving the move to your tank.
How Many Fish? - by Mark 'Ffishmaster' Lehr
Take all those stupid 'Rules of Thumb' and flush them!
Understanding Fish Compatibility - by Mark 'Ffishmaster' Lehr
Fish are fish, right? Wrong! You cannot simply go to the store and get any fish you like!
How to Catch my Fish? - by Dusko Bojic
A few basic tips to make this inevitable part of the hobby easy on you and the fish...
Aquarium Basics: Partial Water Changes - by Haname
One of the most frequent and most fatal mistakes made by beginners is to think that they need to "clean-up" the tank every now and then!
Basic Aquarium Water Parameters - by Scott Charles
Wondering what those symbols found in tank and fish profiles are all about? Find your answers here!
Understanding pH - by Marcos Avila
Any aquarium site worth its loading time should have at least one page dedicated to basic water chemistry. Here's mine :-).
Adjusting pH in the Freshwater Aquarium - by Mark 'Ffishmaster' Lehr
Check out whether you really need to mess with you tank pH and, if so, learn how to do it right!
Chemical Filtration - by Scott Charles
Learn more about this type of filtration to help decide whether you need it in your tank or not.
The Brackish Water Aquarium - by Les Pearce
A comprehensive article describing all you need to know to set up a brackish water tank.
Are You Ready for the Big Fish? - by Tom Lay (Tommy)
So, you want to swim with the big fish huh? Read this and see if you're prepared or not.
A Guide to the Proper Care for Botiine Loaches - by Heather Rivera
A nicely illustrated guide with the necessary info to successfully keep this much misunderstood group of bottom dwellers.
Building your own Aqua-Terrarium - by Andrew Schwartz
From ignorance to bliss: the mishaps I had along the way to setting up this magnificent tank.
Miniature Aquariums - by Mark 'Ffishmaster' Lehr
They can be just as fun and rewarding as the large ones, as long as you set them up properly!
Your First Planted Tank - by Marcos Avila
A step by step recipe for a simple, inexpensive and long-lived planted aquarium.
The Art of Natural Aquascaping - by Al-Haitham Jassar
A suberbly illustrated introduction to the basics of natural aquarium layouts with plants.
Algae Control! - by Jeff Dietsch
A very detailed article that teaches how to fight the causes of algae blooms, not just the symptoms.
Freshwater Algae Types: An Illustrated Guide - by Dusko Bojic
A beautifully illustrated guide to identification and combat techniques against the most common algae types found in aquariums.
Algae Eaters for the Freshwater Aquarium - by Dusko Bojic
A beautifully illustrated guide to the most popular algae eating fish and invertebrates available for freshwater aquariums.
The Future of Saltwater Fishkeeping - by Mark 'Ffishmaster' Lehr
Since most of the saltwater inhabitants are still wild caught, marine hobbyists must have a much greater responsibility regarding their pets!
How Intelligent Is Your Fish? - by Marc Kutscher
Here's a nice little High-School experiment you can do at home with your own fish!
Photographing Tanks and Fish - by Marcos Avila
A detailed description of the entire process, from the choice of film to the final saving of the JPG file.
Introductory Fishkeeping
