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Freshwater Aquaria Articles

Over the years we have collected a large amount of articles covering a wealth of freshwater topics. We've seperated these articles here into two categories: General Topics, and Species Specific. All articles are listed below.

General Topics

  • Aggression in Fish by Brent Miller
    All about aggression in captive fish and how to control it.
  • Average Lifespan of Various Fishes
    A general guide line on how long certain species may live.
  • Aquascaping by Michael McEwan
    Keeping it Natural: How to bring nature into your home.
  • Can Fish Feel Pain? by Shane Linder
    Putting an end to this debate.
  • Driftwood & Suction Cups by Shane Linder
    How to use suction cups to help decorate with driftwood.
  • Fish Stress by Michael McEwan
    Keep your fishy friends happy by reducing their stress levels.
  • Marine vs. Fresh by Jim McNulty
    Jim explains osmoregulation in marine and freshwater fish.
  • Moving with Tanks and Fish by Shane Linder
    How to deal with aquariums and fish when moving homes.
  • Once Caught, Once Bought, Never Returned by Robert Rice
    The problem of exotic introductions to the southern US.
  • Photographing Your Fish by John M. Marks
    Learn how to take magazine quality fish photos.
  • Removing Surface Scum by Shane Linder
    How to get rid of that slimy film on the water's surface.
  • Schooling Fish and Schooling Behavior by Robert Ricketts
    Robert delves into the schooling instinct of various types of fish.
  • The Aquaria Dictionary
    Find any aquaria-related word in our glossary.
  • The Mini Tank by Sarah Keppler
    Starting out with the not-so-recommended Goldfish bowl.
  • Water Chemistry by Michael McEwan
    Understanding the aspects of freshwater chemistry.
  • Water Movement in the Aquarium by Richard Brown
    Richard Brown explains the importance of water current.

    Species Specific

    Cichlids:

  • Breeding Angelfish by Barbie
    Secrets to success with these graceful Cichlids.
  • Breeding Cichlasoma dovii by Anthony Percival
    How Anthony Percival bred his Wolf Cichlids.
  • Breeding Convicts by Shane Linder
    How to spawn these feisty Cichlids.
  • Breeding Laetacara buckelkopf by Stan Jamrog and Audrey Leibl
    Stan and Audrey's experiences in breeding these fish.
  • Breeding the Mighty Jack Dempsey by Dexter C.
    How to breed these aggressive Cichlids.
  • Breeding Tropheus duboisi by Ad Konings
    How to breed those popular little Tanganyikan Cichlids.
  • Cichlid is Spelled Dovii by Mel O'Mera
    Mel O'Mera tells about the magnificent Cichlasoma dovii.
  • Cross-Breeding Angelfish by Ray Fagan
    Ray Fagan tells how he cross-bred his Angelfish.
  • Cyphotilapia frontosa by Alex
    A comprehensive guide for caring for and breeding these fish.
  • Dan's Discus Diet by Dan Kelly
    DiscusDan's beefheart recipe used in his hatchery.
  • Nanochromis parilus and N.nudiceps by Shane Linder
    Al about both of these African Cichlid species.
  • Oscars in the Aquarium by Eric Edelman
    A great article covering all the basics of keeping Oscars.
  • Reducing Cichlid Aggression by Devin Sung
    Explains various ways to get those Cichlids to stop fighting.
  • Shell Dwellers: Compact Firecrackers with Fins by Jessica Leebelt
    All about these small but feisty African Cichlids.
  • Starting out with Lake Malawi Cichlids by Anthony Olszewski
    A beginner's guide to keeping Cichlids of Lake Malawi.

    Characins:

  • Breeding the Red-Belly Piranha by Wayne Mah
    How Wayne Mah bred his Serrasalmus nattereri.
  • Piranha Literature by Wayne Mah
    A helpful list of books and magazine issues about Piranha.
  • Report on Serrasalmus geryi by Wayne Mah
    Rare information on this newly described species.
  • Report on Serrasalmus spilopleura by Wayne Mah
    All about the rare Black Diamond Piranha.
  • Report on Serrasalmus ternetzi by Wayne Mah
    An article on this rare species.
  • Serrasalmus piraya: Unequal among equals by Wayne Mah
    All about the rare and dangerous S.piraya.
  • Serrasalmus rhombeus or S.niger? by Wayne Mah
    Wayne Mah's thoughts on the topic of mis-identity as of 1998.
  • The Black Piranha by Wayne Mah
    A great but perhaps dated article on the controvercial Serrasalmus niger.

    Catfish:

  • Catfish Bible by Shane Linder
    Book references for Catfish lovers.
  • Hoplo Cats by Shane Linder
    All about the Hoplosternum species of Catfish.
  • L46: Hypancistrus zebra by Shane Linder
    The beautiful and expensive Zebra Pleco.
  • Iridescent Sharks by Shane Linder
    Not a good aquarium fish, but here's how to care for them.
  • LDA 25 by Shane Linder
    How to raise and care for these recently discovered Catfish.
  • Planiloricaria cryptodon by Shane Linder
    Shane Linder's experiences with this Catfish.
  • Rift Lake Catfish by Shane Linder
    A list of Catfish to keep in your rift lake tank.
  • Sorubim lima by Shane Linder
    Keeping the common Shovelnose Catfish healthy and happy.
  • Sturisoma aureum by Shane Linder
    Shane Linder explains how to care for this fish.
  • What are "L Numbers"? by Shane Linder
    Understanding the L numbers used to describe certain Plecos.
  • Whiptail Plecos by Shane Linder
    Everything you need to know to keep Whiptails healthy and happy.

    Miscellaneous:

  • African Lungfish: The Silent Tankbuster by Ray Rosa
    All about this African oddball.
  • Aggression In and Out of School by Robert Ricketts
    The schooling behavior of Tiger Barbs.
  • Breeding Gold Barbs by Reet Thomas
    Sexing and breeding these community Cyprinids.
  • Breeding Guppies by James L. Johnson
    How to set-up a successful Guppy breeding tank.
  • Breeding Livebearers by Reet Thomas
    How to successfully breed and raise these fish.
  • Breeding Zebra Danios by Reet Thomas
    How to sex and breed these popular fish.
  • White Cloud Mountain Minnows by Derek Wingert
    Keeping and breeding these little wonders.