2011 Annual

Discus for Beginners
Yes, beginners really can keep these fish!
By David Lass

Do You Want a Planted Tank?
Hesitate no longer — you can keep a planted tank. >>Bonus Content
By Stephen G. Noble

Try These Biotopes! 
Re-create the Amazon, Papua New Guinea streams or Central American waters.
By Iggy Tavares

Which Algae-Eater Is Right for You?
Some are good for beginners’ tanks, but others should only be kept in large aquariums. >>Bonus Content
By Rus Wilson

Preventing Two Tank "Issues"
Prevent bullying and water quality problems to avoid aquarium “emergencies.”
By Miller Morgan

10 Fish for Your First Marine Tank
These are good choices for aquarists starting their first marine tank.
By Scott W. Michael

Bettas and Paradisefish
These bubblenesters are beautiful and easy to care for.
By Mike Hellweg

U.S. Native Fish 
Though hobbyists in the states generally don’t consider keeping U.S. fish, others consider them exotic.
By David A. Lass

Advancing in the Hobby
If you’re ready for the next step, think about which more advanced setups appeal to you.
By Ed Wood

Pick Your Livebearer!
Keep everything from the easy guppies to the more difficult pike livebearers.
By Neale Monks

Helpful Hints from Fellow Hobbyists
Get tips from these other hobbyists who shared their comments through Facebook, our FishChannel.com forums and by e-mail.

Substrate: The Rock-Bottom Essentials
Substrate serves an important purpose — so choose it wisely.
By Stephen G. Noble

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

Filtration Fundamentals
Learn how filtration works in your tank and what filter types are available.
By Mary Sweeney

SPECIES PROFILES

GREEN PUFFERFISH
(Tetraodon fluviatilis)

RUMMYNOSE TETRA
(Hemigrammus bleheri)

REDTAIL KILLIFISH 
(Nothobranchius guentheri)

DWARF GOURAMI
(Colisa lalia)