2010 Annual

Beauty Without Pain
It is now easier than ever to have a gorgeous planted aquarium.
By David Lass

Everyone’s Favorite Catfish
It’s hard to go wrong with the beloved cories.
By Neale Monks

Avoiding the “Tough Guys”
Some available fish aren’t the best choices for a community — but there are alternatives.
By Jeff Howe

Barbs: Nearly Ideal Fish
Find out why these fish are perennial favorites.
By Roy Osmint

Your First Marine Tank
How to plan and stock your first saltwater tank.
By Scott Michael

The Magnificent Molly
These livebearers are available in many varieties and are hardy in the right conditions.
By Mike Hellweg

A Fishkeeping Glossary
New aquarists will get the most out of the hobby by understanding what all these terms mean.
By Mary Sweeney

The True Colors of Rainbowfish
Some of these colorful fish are easy to care for.
By Iggy Tavares

Dwarf Cichlids
What are the best species for aquarists to keep?
By Lee Newman

Stocking Your Tank
Choose the smart route for picking out fish and adding them to your tank.
By Mike Wickham

Tank Size and You
Whether a bigger aquarium is better is mainly up to you.
By Miller Morgan

Annual Fish Society Listing
Joining a fish club can help you enjoy your hobby even more — and you can find one easily using these listings.

SPECIES PROFILES

GUPPY
(Poecilia reticulata)

HONEY GOURAMI
(Colisa chuna)

YO-YO LOACH
(Botia lohachata)

GLASS CATFISH
(Kryptoterus bicirrhis)

BLACK SKIRT TETRA
(Gymnocorymbus ternetzi)

SIAMESE ALGAE-EATER
(Crossocheilus siamensis)