Mike Wickham has been an aquarium hobbyist since 1964. Having been an aquarium retailer for 25 years, and a sysop on CompuServe's Fishnet Forum for well over a decade, Mike has helped many hobbyists become successful fishkeepers. Mike is the author of several aquarium books and a regular contributor to both Aquarium Fish International and Aquarium USA, including his monthly "Freshwater Q&A" column.

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  Cleaning Fish Aquariums
         When cleaning your fish aquarium, don't destroy the good bacteria.

How to Get Your Fire Eel to Eat
        Freshwater Q&A about what to do if your fire eel is not eating.

Netting and Catching Aquarium Fish
        Do you have any tips on netting and catching aquarium fish?

Cichlid Fry Tank
        It’s a common surprise to find a swarm of baby cichlids in an
       aquarium.