Er, I mean supplies. Need pump advice from someone who knows their fish tank equipment. [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 8 answers

Is it possible to connect two external aquarium canister filters in the same closed loop? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 2 answers

I just rescued a couple of fancy goldfish, and I could use some advice on how to properly care for them. Is it normal for them to rest on the bottom of the tank? How much should I feed them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I add alkalinity (i.e., buffering capacity) to my 6 gal. freshwater aquarium using something cheap, like baking soda? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 12 answers

I want to get a small aquarium. What are the types of fish that are the cheapest and easiest -- read: low maintenance -- to take care of in terms of feeding, changing the water, etc, but at the same time, are pretty to look at? Any additional advice on tanks/filters is welcome too.
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 23 answers

How long can our fish live in the plastic bag from the pet store? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 7 answers

Water is seeping out of my aquarium onto my rug. Is there anything I can use to absorb the water? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm thinking of buying a used saltwater aquarium, with fish included. What am I getting myself into that I should be aware of? What should I read to prepare myself for routine maintenance? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 5 answers

What are the potential challenges of starting a native fish aquarium? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 15 answers

What is the most authoritative resource for finding the ideal water conditions and general care of freshwater aquarium fish? [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 4 answers

How do I make aquarium cleaning and water changes effortless? I'm interested in longer setups for each task that will make possible a graceful execution of the entire process. [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2007 - 17 answers

Can someone help me find a thermostat without a manual heat/cool selection switch? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2007 - 6 answers

Since it sounds like we have some aquarists in our midst, can anyone make any suggestions about a cold marine tank I'm interested in setting up for my class?? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2007 - 5 answers

What animals are needed in an aquarium to keep sea stars? What size tank? [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2007 - 6 answers

I need a recommendation for a freshwater aquarium fish that meets certain criteria. [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2007 - 22 answers

I got, as a Christmas surprise, a betta (Siamese fighting fish) and the accompanying pet-store setup. I'd really like to keep it in conditions that are not just horrible-but-minimally-survivable -- but Wikipedia's standards seem amazingly high. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2006 - 16 answers

Instead of planting my plants directly in the gravel of my aquarium, I was thinking of putting them in pots. Clay pots are fine, I think, but I was curious about plastic pots. Anyone out there know if those are safe to use? No toxins leaking into the water? I wouldn't even know what to test for. Home Depot sells a lot of these cheap.
posted on Nov 7, 2006 - 3 answers

Is it cruel to keep fish in an aquarium? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2006 - 24 answers

I need some creative ideas with regards to what to do with our little aquarium? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2006 - 14 answers

So, I am thinking about putting together an aquarium for keeping octopuses. I have never had an aquarium before. Is this just a hare-brained idea with no chance of success?
posted on Oct 7, 2005 - 19 answers

Fisher-Price's Ocean Wonders Aquarium plays three songs: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," Brahms' "Lullaby," and a heartbreakingly beautiful melody I've never heard elsewhere that's its default setting. Anyone have any idea what it's called, or (even better) who composed it?
posted on Jul 26, 2005 - 11 answers

What sort of effect, if any, do department and pet store security scanners have on live aquarium life? I'm referring to the scanners at the entrances/exits of the store that go off when you buy something that isn't properly deactivated at the register. [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2005 - 9 answers

And Someone Left the iMac Out in the Rain [water inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2004 - 14 answers

What are you personal suggestions for starting a beginner aquarium? Freshwater vs. Saltwater, fish selection, tank size, books to read, etc.? [mi]
posted on Jun 16, 2004 - 16 answers