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About Freshwater Aquariums
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Freshwater Aquariums
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Aquarium Water Test Kits
 Testing your aquarium water is a key part of maintaining a healthy environment for your fish. The question is, what should you test for? Is there a difference between test kits? This list of aquarium water test kits helps you sort out what to test for, and provides information about what products are available.
Photo Courtesy of PriceGrabberAquarium Water Test Kits originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 12:37:54. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Do You Change Your Aquarium Water?
 We all talk about the benefits of water changes, but who actually does them? Be honest now, how often do you perform a water change on your aquarium?
(click your choice to vote)
1. Weekly
2. Every two weeks
3. Monthly
4. Every few months
5. Never
(Click to view results without voting)
Learn more about aquarium water, with this aquarium water reference. Do You Change Your Aquarium Water? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 09:08:32. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Fish Food Primer
 Have you ever seen a fish with a shopping cart browsing the food isle at the Pet Shop? It's an amusing visual, but in reality it can't happen.
So how does a fish owner know which food is the right one for their fish? What ingredients are in a good quality fish food? Does it have an expiration date? Do all fish eat the same thing? Those are excellent questions that are answered in this fish food primer.
Photo © Craig van der Lende Fish Food Primer originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 11:34:36. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Heater Placement Tips
 Is one spot better than another to put the aquarium heater? It's a simple enough question, but one that often is not published in setup instructions. Here's what you should know about aquarium heater placement.
Not sure what size heater you need? Check the heater size guide.Heater Placement Tips originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 16:29:50. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Betta Photos
 Bettas are one of the most beautiful, and understandably one the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. Daniella Vereeken, a former Betta breeder, shared these stunning photos of her Crowntail and Halfmoon Bettas. Makes me want to start breeding Bettas myself!
More Betta Photos
Photo © Daniella Vereeken
Betta Photos originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 09:52:11. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Bleeding Heart Tetra
 Bleeding Heart Tetras are aptly named for the eye-catching heart shaped spot on their chest. Reaching an adult size of almost three inches, this peaceful and easy to care for fish makes an excellent companion for Barbs or larger members of the tetra family.
Have you kept a Bleeding Heart Tetra? Share your experiences and help other fish owners.
Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe Bleeding Heart Tetra originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 14:53:39. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Banish Aquarium Snails
 Snails seem to have a way of magically appearing out of nowhere. Even more mystifying than where they come from is how to get rid of them. Anyone who has fought snails knows it is a tough battle. If you've won the battle, share your snail slaying tips with others who are battling the scourge of exponential snail growth. If you are looking for ways to banish snails, find out how they got rid of them.
Photo © Kathleen Peterson Banish Aquarium Snails originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 06:40:58. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Are Nitrates Dangerous?
 Fish owners often are educated about the perils of elevated ammonia and nitrites. However, nitrates are usually less understood. Although nitrates are not directly lethal in the way ammonia or nitrites are, over time high levels of nitrate have a negative effect on fish and plants, making the aquarium environment more hazardous than you may realize. Learn more about the significance of nitrates in the aquarium.
Photo © Getty ImagesAre Nitrates Dangerous? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 at 09:59:49. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Gourami Care and Breeding
 Gouramis are a hearty popular species of fish that make a great addition to your aquarium. Learn more about Gourami care, preferred tank mates, and aquarium setup. For detailed information about a specific species of Gouramis, check out these species profiles.
Gourami Profiles
Blue (3 Spot) Gourami
Chocolate Gourami
Dwarf Gourami
Kissing Gourami
Moonlight Gourami
Pearl Gourami
Photo © Noa TáboasGourami Care and Breeding originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 14:43:31. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Do Fish Qualify as Pets?
 Some say pets are only animals that you can touch and pet, like cats or dogs. What do you think - do your fish qualify as pets? How about petting them? Do you ever touch or pet your fish? Cast your vote in the pet fish poll.
Are Your Fish Pets?
1. Absolutely!
2. No, fish aren't pets
(Click to view results without voting)
Do You Touch/Pet Your Fish?
1. Yes, I touch my fish
2. No, I don't touch my fish
(Click to view results without voting)
Do Fish Qualify as Pets? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Aquariums on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at 12:43:36. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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