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How To Take Care of Goldfish

Brian263 — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:05:25 -0500

Many people think that goldfish are excellent pets for someone who doesn’t want to invest much in pet care and has no interest in owning a pet for a long period of time. Both the lifespan of your goldfish and the level of attachment formed between the two of you depend upon how much care you provide and whether or not you know the proper ways to care for goldfish. Goldfish aren’t necessarily short-lived. In fact, if cared for properly, your goldfish could live for a decade or even far longer (one goldfish was reported to have lived for 43 years!). Learn how to take care of goldfish to ensure that your goldfish enjoys a long and happy life.

How To Care for Betta Fish

Matt303 — Wed, 24 May 2006 09:19:00 -0500

Betta fish are flashy colorful fish with lots of vim and vigor. Since they exist naturally in small mud puddles and can gulp air from the waters surface, they are well suited to the small fish bowls often sold expressly for keeping Bettas. In some situations you may want to house one or more Bettas together in a larger aquarium. Just remember that if male Bettas can get to each other they will fight. Fighting causes severe stress and the weaker ones may suffer mortal injuries.

Follow these steps to keep your Betta healthy:

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How To Buy Freshwater Fish

Casey47 — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 20:41:00 -0600

Buying healthy and beautiful freshwater fish is the key to having a beautiful aquarium. It is not a complicated process, but it is one that takes much care. There are a few easy things to do to ensure that you are buying the best fish, as well as the healthiest fish, possible. Among these are to research the different varieties of fish to decide which ones are the best for you, which ones are the best for the tank you possess, as well as where to get your fish.

Following these simple instructions will ensure that you will have one of the most beautiful and healthy freshwater aquariums around!

Researching Varieties of Freshwater Fish: There are literally hundreds and hundreds of varieties of freshwater fish. This is why it is important to research all of the differences and find out which types of fish are the best for you and the aquarium you possess. We are going to split them up into five different groups.

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