The Aquarium

Forum news, announcements, and rules will be posted here. Swim by regularly!

New to The Aquarium? Make a stop here to start a thread and meet the community. Don't worry, no lip locking or fights for territory here!

Do you have a suggestion or comment? Having a technical issue with the forum? Post it here.

Our seasonal gazettes will be displayed here. Aquarium news, articles, fish profiles, updates on the forum, contest winners, etc. will be included!

If you have a general freshwater question that can't fit into another forum, post it here.

Everyone has to start somewhere! This forum is for people just starting out in the hobby. No questions will be frowned upon!

Is one of your fish sick and you need help? Help is on the way if you post here!

Whether planned or unplanned, fish do what they do in nature! Post your questions and queries about fish breeding and fry raising.

It isn't easy finding the right equipment for your tank. Post about filters, heaters, vacuums, lighting, and more in this forum!

Cichlids are some of the most colorful (in more ways than one!) group of fish. Questions and conversations about them go in this part of The Aquarium!

They may live in the bottom of the aquarium, but by far they are not the least interesting! Anything about them goes here.

Some of the most popular fish are found in the Anabantoid group. Everything about them belongs in this part of The Aquarium!

You can start with two and before you know it you'll end up with 200! These fish are known for their propogation skills as well as their popularity. Guppies, Swordtails, Mollies, Platies, etc. are all in this group. Discuss anything related to Livebearers here!

All these fish, which come from the Characin, Cyprinid, and Rainbowfish families, share in common their schooling and normally peaceful behaviour. Talk about them here.

These are the first fish ever kept in aquariums and ponds. Post about topics pertaining to them right here!

Do you have questions about fish species or other aquarium inhabitants that don't fit into the other forums? This is the place to post them.

Are you wanting to design a natural looking aquarium? Do you have questions about biotopes, aquarium design, aquarium decor, and plant and decoration arrangements? All questions and discussion about aquscaping can be placed here.

They can add that something special that nothing else can. Post your questions about plant lighting requirements, fertilizer, substrate, and of course, the plants themselves!

This forum is for discussions about environmental issues surrounding our hobby, such as wild caught fish, habitat loss, extinction, energy use, etc. Post here if you have a question or something to add!

Discuss anything here (as long as it follows forum rules)!

Have pictures of your fish or aquarium? Why not share them!