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Spitting Fish
They won't win any Miss Manners awards, but the Archer fish doesn't care. It's amazing spitting ability ensures that it will have three square meals a day.

Stocking a 10 Gallon Tank
Starting up a new 10 gallon tank requires some skill. A reader asks how many fish can safely be added to a new small aquarium?

Cloudy Water in New Tank
It seems to be the scourge of every fish owner. What causes cloudy water in a new aquarium, and what should you do about it?

Nitrite Poisoning
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, you get slammed with a nitrite spike. Here's what to do about nitrite poisoning, and how to avoid it in the first place.

Vertical Clown Loach
Is it normal for a clown to hang around vertically at the serface of the water?

Betta Gender
How can you tell the difference betwee a make and female Betta?

Keeping Bettas Together
If you keep Bettas you've probably wondered if, and how, you can keep Bettas together.

Betta Environment
Bettas don't belong in a vase, but where do they belong? A reader asked that very question, and here is the answer.

Nitrite Test Chart
The best way to detect problems creeping up on you is to track water tests. This nitrite chart is just the ticket for keeping track of the status of your aquarium water.

The Nitrogen Cycle
One of the most talked about, and often most misunderstood phenomenons is the aquarium cycle. However, the cycle isn't a one time thing. It's a dynamic progess that goes on in your aquarium 365 days a year. Here's the all you need to know about the basics of the nitrogen cycle.

Ammonia Test Chart
The best way to detect problems creeping up on you is to track water tests. This ammonia chart is just the ticket for keeping track of the status of your aquarium water.

Ammonia Poisoning
Ammonia is the great silent killer of aquarium fish. Almost every fish owner has or will be faced with ammonia poisoning. Knowing how to detect it, and the steps to take to correct the problem, will allow you to avoid losing your fish.

Lifespan of Aquarium Fish
Few reference books include one of the most common questions asked by fish owners. How long should my fish live? This chart provides the expected lifespans of most common aquarium fish.

Death By Dyeing
It's a sad but true fact of life - painted fish are flooding the aquarium industry. Many people don't realize that fish, such as the ones shown here, are literally painted to achive their vibrant colors.

Weather Loach
Can a fish predict the weather? This one may be able to beat the meteorologists.

How Many Fish?
Wondering how many fish you can keep? Find out how to easily cacluate the number of fish you can put in your aquarium.

Whirling Disease
Caused by a slow growing spore, this disease can lurk for months before the fish becomes acutely ill. Although incurable, steps can and should be taken to stop the spread of the disease in your aquarium.

Heater Types
There are four ways to heat an aquarium. One of them is just right for your tank.

Spot Algae
Everyone has had it sometime, but is it a normal occurrence in your aquarium?

Green Water
One of the most mystifying and frustrating types of algae. Learn what causes it, and how to get rid of it.

Brown Algae
Almost every aquarium owner has at some time faced brown algae in a newly set up tank. The cause and cure are simpler than you think.

Moonlight Gourami
One of the most elegant Gouarmis, whose name is well deserved.

Gourami Basics
What you need to know to successfully keep and breed common members of the Gourami family.

Bleeding Heart Tetra
Valentines aren't the only thing sporting a red heart. The Bleeding Heart Tetra fits right in with the season.

Beard Algae
The name describes it well, this algae is notorious for tenaciously growing on plants. Learn how to cope with it.

Can I Replace My Aquarium Gravel?
Is it safe to replace the gravel in your aquarium? Here's the inside scoop on how to do it.

Slime Algae
Also known as blue-green algae, this scourge of many tanks is actually a cross between bacteria and algae.

How Much Should I Feed My Fish?
Is once a day enough. Is three times too many? Here are the answers to the age-old question.

Pelvicachromis pulcher
Usually called the Kribensis, everyone should try keeping this colorful and easy to care for Dwarf Cichlid.

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