Living With Fish
Christmas Gifts for Fish Keepers: Single Aquarium Keepers
The best gift for a fishkeeper really depends on what area of the hobby they are into, and how serious they are. Here’s some ideas on good gifts for different situations: Adult Tropical Hobbyist with a Single Tank. One of the most common situations. Snoop around a little to see what equipment they have. Equipment [...]
Christmas Gifts for Fish Keepers: The Incipient Aquarium Hobbyist
So you have a friend or family member who wants a fish tank? Here are some basic suggestions of possible gifts that they will love. The best gift here is probably a 10 gallon aquarium kit. These usually come with everything required (though they often lack a heater) and are much better value for money [...]
Now for Something Different: Songs of the Aquarium
The Corydoras Catfish Catfish leaps upward Hovering in mid-water Hoping for some food. The Betta The betta dances Before the glass’s mirror Rival dances back. The Neon Tetra Swimming together To confuse bigger fishes They sparkle with light. The Guppy Tail streaming behind The small fish wiggles onward Looking for a mate. The Goldfish Slow [...]
What Not to Do When Starting a Fish Tank
Everyone who keeps tropical fish for longer than a few months makes mistakes early on that they wish they could tell their younger selves to avoid. I was six years old when I started keeping fish, and I made a lot of mistakes. In the hope that you will be able to avoid some of [...]
How Big is That Tropical Fish Part 1: Fish Over 16 Inches
Many of the tropical fish seen in pet stores are not fully grown. The final size of the fish varies dramatically between species. This is a list of the sizes that individual species are likely to grow to. Only some species are listed here, and adult fish of the same species vary somewhat in size. This is [...]
What to do When Moving House and Unable to Take Your Fish
If you have tropical fish you no longer able to keep, there are several options. 1) Tell all your friends and ask them if they would take in your fish. Throwing in the fish-keeping equipment, such as the tank, heater, filter, lighting and so on, may make them willing to do this if they are [...]