The serious aquarist will appreciate the need for reference guides to supplement knowledge they already have.  In this group of documents the aquarist will find a wide array of knowledge to make setting up and operating an aquarium less troublesome.  The aquarist will discover a goldmine of information about compatibility between species.

Take your time, with a cup of your favorite beverage, and look through the reference materials.  The documents presented here can potentially save the aquarist money and time, making owning and operating an aquarium significantly  more enjoyable.

Top 10  maintenance considerations for freshwater aquarium

All aquariums need maintenance from time to time.  Learn which maintenance items an aquarist needs to master.  Aquarium enjoyment begins with understanding the “why” of maintenance.

Fish Compatibility

Selecting the “right” aquarium buddies is difficult.  Determining which occupants will get along and thrive seems impossible to figure out.  Not any longer. This guide is an expanded teaching guide to put some science behind making good choices.  Learn how to determine which species of occupants will co-exist before any purchase.  Select one of the following sections or the full document: Understanding Compatibility, Food Types, Water Chemistry, Species Behavior, Environmental, Full Document.

Fish Compatibility Charts

Browse all the charts for establishing compatibility between fresh and saltwater fish.

Complete aquarium checklist for beginners

It often seems like there is a never-ending-list of items to understand and purchase.  Learn which items are essential and which are not.  Many items can be deferred until a later date to purchase.

Fish Feeding Guidelines

How much and how often are two of the most common questions when feeding fish.  Learn the answers to feeding your aquarium fish correctly and keeping a healthy environment for your occupants.

Aquarium filter types

Selecting a filter is important to the well being of the aquarium.  Becoming better informed is the first step in making a wise selection regarding filters.  This guide gives a solid overview of filter types and their purpose.

Quarantine Aquarium

Just as important as your main production tank is the quarantine tank.  This guide gives a solid overview of Quarantine aquariums  also known as Quarantine Tanks, QT and their purpose.

Quarantine Tank: Introducing new Fish

The quarantine Tank is an invaluable tool for the Aquarist.  Learn how to use it as a tool to introduce new fish to the aquarium.

Understanding aquarium filters

It seems so simple – purchasing a filter for the aquarium.  That’s what the side of the filter boxes will tell you.  In reality, purchasing a filter to match your aquarium and its’ occupants is a much more complicated process.  In this guide the details of how to select a filter are addressed taking some of the mystery away from the purchasing process.

Supporting the physical aquarium

Doesn’t seem complicated – just buy a base for the tank.  This guide will give specific instructions on how to support a large aquarium and the building structure considerations.

Home Aquarium Ideas – Repairing a leaking tank

The aquarists greatest concern – a leaking tank.  But wait…  there is a solution and it’s not that hard to do.  This guide walks through the process of repairing a leaking tank.

Home Aquarium Ideas – Aquarium Lighting Fundamentals

Every aquarium needs lighting, and selecting a light can be difficult.  Learn the fundamentals of lighting before selecting a light.

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