Oceanic 55 Gallon Fish Tank

Okay, Ill admit it; I like the bubbles, and they move a lot of water for not much energy consumed.

Thermal Control:

Every system should have a heater, unless its a truly "cold" water system requiring the use of a chiller year-round. About two to three watts per gallon in the way of a heater is recommended, unt

All you need is pretty much leaving them alone and letting them do their thing if you lucky enough to get a pair. If not, breeding might be very hard. They are a very long-lived fish, probably one of the reasons they are so popular today. Originally from Amazon.

Oscar Fish obviously requires a large tank due to their large size. They prefer clean and clear water with a deep sand bottom, and a few large rocks. If you keep plants with you Oscars they will be dug up however there are some people that believe that Oscars like to

I certainly learned that you do not have to follow "the bigger the better maxim" in setting up a reef. Neither do you have to use a sump or have tons of sophisticated expensive equipment. Whatever works for your budget and the well being of the animals you want to keep is enough."

"I cant emphasize enough how much Ive learned from the people in our local Marine Society (the Chesapeake Marine Aquarium Society)

As you progress in reading about these marine system variations, you will find a definite shift in "difficulty", or better put, a narrowing tolerance to poor or varying environmental quality. Obviously all types of systems have a fluid-filled box, the aquarium, in common. Reef systems have more stringent requirements of water quality and lighting, and the smaller the reef system the more exacting the water quality concerns.

It is a fact that about ninety percent of "fish keepers" in the U.S. are really goldfish bowl, or other plastic "death-trap" aquarists. The remaining ten percent h

Heaters come in sealed submersible or not formats. Get and use the former only. If you need one of two-hundred or more watts, get two of two thirds or so of that wattage each and place them in separate ends of the system, not in a sump. Place the heaters low in the tank (but not undergravel) to facilitate heat diffusion, and prevent you from breaking them. Most heaters are accidentally broken by removing or replacing them when theyre too darn hot! The should be set in the tank water for fifteen minutes plus before plugging in, and unplu

Fish Across The World
Aquarium fish are popular the world over. Ever wonder where the most fish are kept as pets? Here are the top ten as of the year 2005: 1. USA....