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Betta Fish and Tank Size

by Aimee Amodio

20 Mar 2009 01:01 PM

You may have heard that betta fish should be kept alone. That's a simple solution to a more complicated question! Male betta fish will fight each other if they are too close together in an aquarium.

Betta Fish Basics

by Aimee Amodio

19 Mar 2009 01:00 PM

If you're interested in a colorful aquarium pet, betta fish are a popular choice. Maybe you've seen rows of little glass jars at the pet store, each one with a bright, flowing-finned fish inside? Those were probably betta fish.

Under-Gravel Filtration for Your Aquarium

by Aimee Amodio

30 Apr 2008 12:33 PM

The purpose of your aquarium filter is to establish and maintain beneficial bacteria colonies.

Aquarium Airstone Cleaning

by Aimee Amodio

27 Apr 2008 11:55 AM

If you're using an airstone to keep the water moving in your aquarium, you may want to clean it -- rather than spend money on a new one when it gets clogged.

Filthy Fish

by Aimee Amodio

24 Apr 2008 05:31 PM

For an animal that lives in the water... fish sure are dirty! I might not have even realized this if not for my job at the cats only boarding facility. We have an aquarium and three fish for the kitties to watch during the day. It's probably a fifteen or twenty gallon tank, I'd guess.

Reef Coral Basics

by Aimee Amodio

09 Apr 2008 02:54 PM

If you're looking for something beyond fish for your aquarium, take a look at reef coral. They can be colorful and intricate and add visual appeal to your fish tank.

DIY Aquarium Leak Fixes

by Aimee Amodio

08 Apr 2008 07:56 PM

Has your glass aquarium sprung a leak? All is not lost yet... here's a relatively easy way to fix a small leak in your tank. Most leaks happen at the joints -- where two panes of glass meet.

DIY Aquarium Backgrounds

by Aimee Amodio

06 Apr 2008 04:48 PM

Feeling artistic? Think about painting your own aquarium background. Why use an aquarium background? It adds color to your home and aquarium -- there are many different backgrounds available at your local pet store or online retailer. Find one to coordinate with your room.

Gathering Your Own Fish Food

by Aimee Amodio

04 Nov 2007 09:25 PM

Really, I'm almost done with fish for a while. For an animal so small, there's a whole lot to say on the subject! If you want to feed your fish live foods, you have several options. You can buy live food from your local pet store (this can be very expensive). You can raise your own live food.

Making Your Own Fish Food

by Aimee Amodio

01 Nov 2007 08:30 PM

Making your own fish food can be fun -- if you like to make a mess in the kitchen. Homemade fish food can also be a less expensive alternative to flake foods. There are lots of recipes out there for homemade fish foods; most of them have similar ingredients in different proportions.



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