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There are a number of reasons for the growing popularity of tropical fish and aquarium keeping. Perhaps the most obvious is the simple act of watching fish .... watching you.

Just place a group of people near a fish tank and watch what happens. As the ancient Chinese discovered long ago — fish are fun and fascinating to look at.

Of course, keeping the proper aquarium may not be any less work than, say, a pet dog or cat. First, you have to choose the tank. Next comes the water filtration pump, and proper light and heating. Then you have to select the right fish - goldfish, angelfish, guppies, or something more exotic?

Deciding on the right fish food (live, flake or granulated?) may also take some homework and contend with diseases like ich or fin rot, and dangers like algae. Beginner note: when introducing your pet fish to its new home, NEVER ever pour the water from the plastic bag into the aquarium. Although the pet store where you bought the fish may be reputable, the water may contain diseases you don't want to introduce into your home aquarium.

As experienced pet fish fans know, the work of keeping an aquarium can be greater than you expect, but so are the rewards. On the Web, find out more about pet fish, their care and feeding, how to maintain your aquarium - and to enjoy the thrill of creating a mini-ecosystem right at home with the help of expert tips, fish FAQs, and photos...

The First Tank Guide - The web's longest lasting (est. 1994) and most extensive beginner guide with expert advice on how to set up your first aquarium, lists of related equipment and supplies, and insider tips on medications and otherwise keeping fish healthy and happy. Bookmark this one.

The Krib : Aquaria & Tropical Fish - The Web's premier spot for archived e-mail discussions and a detailed FAQ on starting your own aquarium, choosing fish and plants, general maintenance, coping with algae, a section on saltwater aquaria, and suggested reading.

Goldfish Connection - A complete guide with tips & advice on their care including food facts, health problems & remedies, how to's on maintaining a goldfish pond, related links & resources.

The Angelfish Forum II - Pose your question or browse for quick answers at this busy discussion board with everything you ever wanted to know about angel fish with facts & information on care, diseases, breeding tips.

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish - Extensive site with straightforward info on fish species, food, tank selection, a great discussion on tropical fish diseases, breeding, with related bibliography, links

Tropical Fish Centre - One-stop browsing at this helpful UK site for facts and information on starting or maintaining an aquarium, symptoms and cures for common fish diseases, tips on choosing fish and plants, care and feeding, species guide, message board and more ideas and pictures at an other people's aquariums gallery.

The Tropical Tank Homepage - More great hints and advice from the UK with comprehensive info for beginners including tank setup, filters, heaters and lighting; health and disease prevention, plant care guides, with more in the online forum, related links, and a fish keeping quiz to test your knowledge.

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