http://betterfishtanks.com So your fish enjoy their tank as much as you do Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:30:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Corydoras catfish are wonderful fish, but the most common species, such as the Bronze Corydoras and the Peppered Corydoras, grow too large for tanks of much under ten gallons if you're to keep them in a group. Since Corydoras are schooling species and prefer to be in groups, it ... http://betterfishtanks.com/tropical-fish-species/small-corydoras-for-small-tanks/ Crayfish are crustaceans that look much like small lobsters or large shrimp and come from freshwater streams and rivers around the world. They can make very good inhabitants for the aquarium, but they do have special requirements that must be met.   In particular, they require aerated water, space, are often ... http://betterfishtanks.com/fish-tank-design/crayfish-in-your-aquarium/ The Asian Arawana, Scleropages formosus, is endangered, mainly due to habitat destruction. It is listed under CITES Appendix 1, which means that trading this species across national boundaries is illegal unless the individual fish are captive bred. The Asian Arawana is captive bred in Kalimantan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Unfortunately, it ... http://betterfishtanks.com/fish-conservation/conservation-of-the-asian-arawana/ Bettas are probably the fish most commonly kept in small unheated and unfiltered bowls or tanks. At first sight, they seem the ideal fish for this situation. Bettas stay small, growing to approximately 3 inches in length. The waters from which they come are naturally slow-moving or still, ... http://betterfishtanks.com/fish-tank-design/a-better-deal-for-bettas/ The Walking Catfish, Clarias batrachus, is a very large catfish sometimes seen in the aquarium trade. It is also used as a food fish. It is native to Southeastern Asia, but it has been introduced to numerous other places where it has become an invasive and predatory pest. Once ... http://betterfishtanks.com/fish-conservation/the-walking-catfish-clarias-batrachus-pet-food-fish-and-invasive-pest/ Pond snails are the snails that turn up unintentionally when you buy aquatic plants. They breed prolifically and are often considered a pest. However, these snails have their good points: they are easy to feed, help keep the tank free of uneaten fish food, eat algae, stay ... http://betterfishtanks.com/aquarium-fish-tanks/pet-or-pest-pond-snails-in-the-tropical-aquarium/ It all depends on species... Shrimp tolerate a wide variety of temperatures but temperature tolerances vary between species. Most will tolerate normal tropical aquarium temperatures, but some require higher temperatures and others are quite happy at temperatures lower than most tropical fish will stand. Because shrimp keeping is a young part of ... http://betterfishtanks.com/fish-tank-setup/finding-the-right-temperature-for-your-aquarium-shrimp/ 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 and yet graceful They sail on through the water Each alone yet not. Note: Next ... http://betterfishtanks.com/tropical-fish-species/now-for-something-different-songs-of-the-aquarium/ 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 ... http://betterfishtanks.com/fish-tank-maintenance/what-not-to-do-when-starting-a-fish-tank/ While most people thinking of invertebrates for the aquarium are thinking of marine invertebrates, there are a surprising number of freshwater invertebrates that make excellent tank inhabitants.  Many freshwater invertebrates do not require large amounts of space, making them ideal for Nano tanks or even goldfish bowls.  Some eat ... http://betterfishtanks.com/fish-tank-design/shrimp-snails-crayfish-and-other-invertebrates-for-the-freshwater-aquarium-and-goldfish-bowl/