Cycling a New Fish Tank
Jennifer O. Reynolds, M.A. & Nora Hickey, D.V.M. Whether you’re setting up your first aquarium or expanding your collection, cycling your aquarium is essential. Discover tips and tricks for three effective methods to kickstart the nitrogen cycle: using old filter media, fishless cycling, and cycling with fish. Cycling your new aquarium is one of the…
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Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners
Jennifer O. Reynolds, M.A. & Nora Hickey, D.V.M. Looking for great beginner fish to start your aquarium? Nora and Jen’s top picks are easy to care for fish that can make excellent additions to community tanks. These species will help you kick off your fishkeeping hobby with success. Corydoradinae Catfish Nora: Let’s start with my…
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How to Set Up a Quarantine Tank
Learn how to set up a basic quarantine aquarium and/or hospital tank, to prevent the introduction of diseases to your aquarium.
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Betta Care for Beginners
How to set up a proper tank for a betta and master the basics of fishkeeping Betta fish (Betta splendens), also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, are among the most beautiful and entertaining aquarium fish available. Their vibrant colors, diverse fin varieties, and curious, interactive nature make them extraordinarily popular pet fish. Many lifelong fishkeepers…
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