Bringing a new fish into the family?
Its common sense, that before you actually got your fish it’s been on a long journey and maybe switched hands a fair few times. The place they will have been the longest more times then not is the pet shop you got it from. You should look out for [...]

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Maintaining your aquarium
Once you have built or started your aquarium you have to remember look after it and starting a maintenance routine by changing the water to avoid the build up of chlorine in tap water. Although it’s a boring job it needs to be done in order to keep your fish healthy. You should [...]

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Is your tank suitable?
There are many aspects to consider when it comes to building your own aquarium and if rushed can have deadly effects on your fish. First off, when you introduce your fish to the new water its best to leave them in the bag you got them in so they can become acquainted [...]

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Can I feed my tropical fish with live food?
Another type of food you can give your fish to make sure they get the nutrients they need is living things such as worms, brine shrimp or other living fish. These are all high in protein but there are disadvantage to each one. For example worms can carry deadly [...]

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What to feed your tropical fish
Different fish eat different food but there always many options for you when it comes to choosing the food. For example you can simply buy the pre packed food in containers that you just drop the right amount into the tank, this is the most common way of feeding fish as [...]

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Feeding your fish
It’s obvious that your fish cannot feed themselves so it’s up to you to give them all the nutrients they need in order to live a healthy lifestyle. There are a number of things you can feed tropical fish depending on their breed, sizes and health. You can over feed as well as [...]

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What to do if you if a fish gets ill?
If you suspect that you have a fish that’s ill in the tank there are certain procedures you can take to prevent it spreading to other fish or getting worse. You would need to consult a professional depending on what illness or disease it has. The [...]

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Fish get ill too
It’s never a good time when your fish get ill too in case they contaminate the water and could pass it on to the rest of your fish. However there are things to look out for so you can stop an ill fish and treat it in the correct way. A few [...]

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Choosing the right tropical fish for your tank
The major factor when choosing fish is knowing what size they grow up to be so you don’t buy a tank that is too small in the near future. Another key characteristic to look out for is its health, most pet shops and a separate tank with the [...]

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