Setting up Freshwater Aquariums

Find out how important a heater, light and filter are for your freshwater tropical fish tank. Learn about the different types of filtration, the best temperature for your tank and more.

Learn the easy way to change the water in your freshwater aquarium to avoid spilling, and ensure sure your fish stay happy and healthy!

Check out five of the best algae-eating fish and invertebrates for your freshwater fish tank, plus one more that might surprise you.

Learn how to choose the perfect freshwater tropical aquarium for your home. Beginners will get advice on the best tank size, location, stocking and more. Keeping a tropical fish tank is a rewarding hobby, and taking the time to plan and research your new aquarium will help you achieve success.

Algae is a normal part of any aquarium ecosystem, but it has to be kept in small quantities for other living things to thrive in the same environment. That's why you need to add some algae-eaters to your tank to make sure that the algae doesn't spread too much.

Learn how to prepare your home aquarium to survive a cold-weather power outage. A few simple preparations and a kit of emergency supplies can keep your fish and coral alive during blackouts.

Learn the facts about betta fish care, behavior and tank requirements so you can make sure your betta lives a long, healthy life.

It can be difficult to keep aquatic plants with goldfish. Here is a selection of live plants that can be placed in the aquarium with goldfish. These water plants will help keep fins happy.

Learn how to choose the best betta fish tank and which aquarium size and style will best meet your betta's needs.

Learn how to choose the best fish for your 10-gallon freshwater tank setup and make smart choices when stocking your aquarium.

Find out what to do if your betta fish looks lonely or bored and whether or not you should worry when your betta lives alone.

Looking for the best aquarium heaters for a 5-gallon fish tank? A review of two small aquarium heaters reveals the specifics of each based upon personal usage.

Learn how to care for a tropical fish tank the easy way with these 6 aquarium maintenance tips. Follow these guidelines for happy, healthy fish.

Aquariums are excellent as a decoration for your living room, office, or store. Everyone likes looking at colorful fish as they swim around. There's something very relaxing about fish tanks, but you can't have a thriving ecosystem without the right aquarium plants.

Discover 5 tips for starting a new freshwater aquarium that go beyond the setup guide that comes with the tank, and can help you get off to a good start.

There is much debate over the pros versus the cons of keeping a substrate-free aquarium. Here are some tips to keeping a bare-bottom tank and still reap the benefits of an aquarium with substrate.