Fish Health

Freshwater Conditions

Freshwater aquarium hobbyists have to understand a range of conditions that can affect their aquariums, from issues such as aquarium snail invasions and freshwater algae, to high summer temperatures and water that is too hard. Want to know the optimum size aquarium for an oscar? You can check out suggestions on how to house this very popular cichlid. Do you want to find out what other types of tetras and other fish can become afflicted with neon tetra disease? FishChannel has a page on this disease covering its pathology, life cycle and treatment.  FishChannel.com's Freshwater conditions page offers a wealth of answers (more than 131 pages of questions, definitions, and answers) to the most common conditions the freshwater aquarium hobbyist faces. From water conditions and filter type recommendations, to planted tanks and aquarium test kits, be sure to check out the Freshwater Aquarium conditions page. More>>

Saltwater Conditions

Maintaining a marine aquarium takes a lot of dedication, education, and patience. The Saltwater conditions page offers up a wealth of information ranging from caring for the teeth of your pufferfish to marine nano tank issues, to testing for bacteria in the reef tank. The marine aquarium is host to a variety of organisms that often require specialized care and equipment. Such topics covered in Saltwater Conditions include The Complete Nitrogen Cycle and acclimating saltwater fish, to more specific topics such as tangs and algae, trapping a mantis shrimp, and ocean current wave generators. On the Saltwater Conditions page, experts provide answers to a variety of common, and not so common questions. More>>

Disease Prevention

Disease prevention is important to maintaining a healthy tropical and marine aquarium. There are many diseases and conditions that can affect fish that are discussed on the Disease Information and Prevention page on FishChannel. It offers answers, definitions, and descriptions of a wide variety of diseases that can affect the fish in your freshwater and saltwater aquarium--from fin rot and fungus to dealing with dropsy to finding a solution for that most dreaded of diseases, Ich. For more detailed information, you can visit the FishChannel disease dictionary/medical conditions page here. More>>

Healthy Aquariums

Keeping your aquarium fish healthy is the hobbyist's number one priority. The Aquarium Health articles page is your source on FishChannel to find articles and information on how to keep your aquarium in a healthy state. You can read up on a variety of health related articles on such topics as marine aquarium algae water conditioners, maintaining aquarium filters to the role of aquarium carbon and how to avoid new tank syndrome. Establish a set schedule for water changes , filter maintenance and tank cleaning, and you'll experience years of enjoyment with your aquarium. More>>

Selecting Fish Species

Choosing fish for your aquarium is often the most fun part of the aquarium fish hobby. As you choose fish to add to a new or established aquarium, you must first determine fish compatibility . For example, research will tell you not to mix the serpae tetra with angelfish, (serpae tetras like to nip at long flowing fins of fish such as angelfish and bettas). The same holds for saltwater fish. Choose for compatibility. Some of the more popular marine fish include the firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica), percula clownfish (Amphiprion percula), and the blue/green chromis (Chromis viridis). All three of these species make excellent community tank mates with like non-aggressive fish. Popular tropical fish include the neon tetra , tiger barb, and corydoras catfish. While the neon tetra and corydoras catfish make excellent community tank mates, the tiger barb is a more aggressive and feisty fish that loves to chase and nip the fins of other fish. There are a variety of species of fish to choose from and careful research will help to determine the best fish for your tropical and marine aquariums. More>>