Freshwater Fish


Feature Writer: Douglas DuHamel
Doug DuHamel, mkf

Fish and invertebrates can live in freshwater, saltwater, ponds, mud puddles and swamps. Find out how you can replicate these diverse environments in your own aquarium through equipment such as lighting, water conditions, decorations and filtration.

Man has destroyed a large amount of the fish population. Discover how you can help save this fragile environment.

Learn about compatibility of fish species or find out how to prevent and treat various fish diseases. Discover how to culture live food for your fish.

Find out why breeding fish is a satisfying and profitable hobby.

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Douglas DuHamel

Care and Breeding of the Texas Cichlid

In: Freshwater Fish

The most difficult part of keeping a Texas Cichlid in an aquarium is controlling aggression. Finding compatible tank mates can be a challenge. more...

Daffodil Brichardi Care and Breeding

In: Aquariums

The Brichardi is a popular fish in the freshwater aquarium trade because of its non-aggressive nature and its ability to provide excellent parental care to its young. more...

How to Set up an African Cichlid Aquarium

In: Aquariums

Setting up an aquarium for African Cichlids requires the use of buffers and salt additives for healthy fish and enhanced colors. Rockery helps reduce aggression. more...

Care and Breeding of the Lemon Cichlid

In: Aquariums

The Lemon Cichlid is popular due to its bright yellow color and its compatibility with other cichlids from Lake Tanganyika in a community freshwater aquarium. more...

Rainbowfish of Australia and New Guinea

In: Aquariums

The beautiful colors of the Rainbowfish can be enhanced in the aquarium by using plants and installing compact fluorescent or high output T5 fluorescent bulbs. more...

Salvini or Yellow Belly Cichlid

In: Aquariums

Salvini cichlids are known for their yellow bodies with black patches. Also known as Tri-Color Cichlids because when breeding, their bodies take on a brilliant red hue. more...

Care and Breeding of the Severum

In: Aquariums

Although the Severum needs a large aquarium, it has a gentle disposition and is compatible with many other cichlids from South America. more...

Ram Cichlid From South America

In: Aquariums

The Ram Cichlid is a popular fish in freshwater aquariums due to its beautiful colors. Its small size and non-aggressive disposition makes it popular in community tanks. more...

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