2012 Annual

10 Tips for New Plantkeepers
These 10 important steps will ensure that your new planted tank is worthy of displaying.
By Stephen G. Noble

Beginner to Advanced Marine Fish
From damsels to large puffers, find out which marine fish are right for your level of experience. Bonus Content>>
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By Scott W. Michael

The Aquarium USA 2012 Contest
Enter to win a great prize your fish will enjoy! More>>

10 Perfect Communities
These beginner and intermediate setups will give you some ideas of what a perfect setup looks like.
By Iggy Tavares

4 Easy Cichlid Setups
Here are four cichlid setups to consider, along with tips for keeping the tank thriving.
By Mary Bailey

The World of Wrasses
This diverse group includes some interesting characters.
By Richard F. Stratton

A Great Group of Gouramis
From pearls to snakeskins, the Trichogaster genus includes some aquarium favorites.
By Jeffrey Howe

Modern Aquarium Lighting
Keep these tips in mind the next time you look for lighting.
By Mike Hellweg

Reef Tank Aesthetics
When planning your marine aquarium, take time to carefully aquascape it — expecially if you want the setup to look as natural as possible.
By J. Charles Delbeek

Fresh and Brackish Gobies
Some of these gobies can be a lot of fun to keep.
By Joshua Wiegert

Moving on to Egglayers
If you’re ready to try breeding egglayers, try some of these species.
By David A. Lass

Tank Talk
Choosing an aquarium is the first and perhaps most important fishkeeping decision.
By Miller Morgan

Freshwater Favorites
The results are in — and we’re ready to reveal the winners! More>>

Annual Fish Society Listing
Find an aquarium club or society near you using these listings.

SPECIES PROFILES

RED RAINBOWFISh
(Glossolepis incisus)

SAILFIN MOLLY
(Poecilia latipinna)

SQUEAKER CATFISH
(Synodontis multipunctata)

SCISSORTAIL RASBORA
(Rasbora trilineata)