Setting up aquarium fish articles

new TOUCH TANKS by Dr. Adrian Lawler
Summary: Dr.Lawler shares his knowledge of how to set up and maintain "touch tanks", sometimes referred to as "tide pool tanks" or "petting tanks".

SETTING UP A SIMPLE CENTRAL AMERICAN CICHLID AQUARIUM
by Dr. Ron Coleman
Summary: A step-by-step description of how to set up an Aquarium for Central American cichlids like convicts (Archocentrus nigrofasciatus).

CHECK LIST FOR SETTING UP A FISH TANK by Dr. Adrian Lawler
Summary: A handy checklist to follow when setting up a new tank.

WATER PARAMETERS AND A NEW TANK - A CASE HISTORY
by Allan James
Summary: Allan provides a useful case history of managing water parameters when setting up a new tank.

SETTING UP A TANK, FOR DUMMIES by Grant Gussie
Summary: A complete beginners’ guide to setting up and maintaining an aquarium.

PAT'S BASIC GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL FRESHWATER AQUARIUM
by Pat Bridges
Summary: This guide covers many topics and contains many tips from Pat's extensive personal knowledge. Even experienced fishkeepers might learn a trick or two.

ESSENCE AND ESSENTIALS OF YOUR FIRST AQUARIUM
by Rajendra Kumar G.G.
Summary: An introduction for beginners, with notes on aquarium size, aeration, gravel, heating, plants, lighting, water changes, fish selection, and feeding.

START RIGHT WITH TROPICAL FISHKEEPING by Aquarian Fish Foods
Summary: The eight main families of tropical freshwater aquarium fish. How to choose, buy, introduce and feed them.

SETTING UP A NEW AQUARIUM by Jesse B. Hunt
Summary: To avoid disappointment, the new aquarist should research the Internet, find a helpful dealer, and wait for the tank to cycle before adding fish.

TO START AGAIN by Andrew Boyd
Summary: If Andrew could start his fishkeeping career all over again he would do many things differently. A list of useful tips from his long experience.

NEW AQUARIUM BLUES: THE NITROGEN CYCLE by Rajendra Kumar G.G.
Summary: Progression of the nitrogen cycle in new tanks, and how to speed up the process. How to take care of beneficial bacteria in existing tanks.

THE NITROGEN CYCLE by Alan Ruben
Summary: Fish produce toxic ammonia, that bacteria convert to toxic nitrite, and that other bacteria convert to nitrate. Water changes keep nitrate levels down. Alan explains these technicalities in an easy-to-read way.

SEEDING A TANK/FILTER by Dr. Adrian Lawler
Summary: Tanks should be "seeded" (inoculated with waste-oxidizing bacteria) when they are re-modeled or first set up, or if, for reasons listed, an ammonia build-up occurs.

TANK SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE (A new concept) by Mike Talbot
Summary: Using a microscope, Mike examined the debris that had collected in crevices in his tank, and found it full of small creatures that might affect the health of his fish. He recommends a system of setting-up that avoids this. Also, tips on tank maintenance and climate cycling.

GETTING ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS by Bill "Pegasus NZ"
Summary: Bill runs a web site, Fishy Types Aquarium Help, where he offers to help with aquarium questions. Here he discusses some of the most common problems beginners have, particularly new tank syndrome and introducing new fish.

HOW MANY FISH? by Bill "Pegasus NZ"
Summary: Bill's expert advice about this perennial question. Guidelines. Fish grow. Overstocking. Ammonia build-up. Adding new fish. Quarantine.

HOW LONG DO YOU WAIT BEFORE ADDING FISH? - AND OTHER TIPS
by Bill "Pegasus NZ"
Summary: Another collection of useful tips from Bill's long experience in fishkeeping.

STARTING AN AQUARIUM. THE HARD WAY. by Nischint Sohal
Summary: A saga of the trials and tribulations of a newcomer to the aquarium hobby. Writing from Bombay, India, romantic Nischint not only gives pet names to his fish, but also to his tanks ("Asgard" "Arena"and "Atlantis"), his boatman ornament ("Midas"), his aerator ("Aeroguy"), and even his gravel (not very original here! - "Gravel")

GO BIG, OR STAY HOME!? by Lynn McMullen
Summary: Beginners are often advised to get the largest tank they can afford - but large tanks involve lots of work and a 20 gallon one might be better to start with.

REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF A 210 GALLON TANK by Dr. Adrian Lawler
Summary: Written for the guidance of public aquarium staff, these notes tell how to: sterilize with chlorox, clean with acid, wash, inspect and repair, test for toxins, seed and set up.

new RESEALING AN OLD AQUARIUM TANK by Nick Spinelli
Summary: A step-by-step outline of how to reseal an old arquarium tank.

KEEPING IT FUN by Grant Gussie
Summary: The aquarium hobby has a high drop out rate, sometimes because of lack of success, and sometimes because it becomes too much work. Pre-plan your fish room to reduce maintenance chores. Try new specialties. Become more involved with your aquarium club.