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• Setting Up a Fish Tank
  Setting Up a Fish Tank is easy if you have all the information at your finger tips which is why we built this site.
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• Fish Tank Equipment
  What Fish Tank Equipment are you definitel;y going to need when you start out with your first aquarium and the freshwater Aquarium hobby and what isn't necessary
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• First Fish Tank
  Deciding on yoru first fish tank can seem daunting. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes so what size fish tank should you be buying for your first tank.
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• Fishtank Filter
  Deciding on your fishtank filter can be daunting. Which aquarium filter should you be fitting to your freshwater aquarium and which ones should you avoid
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• Aquarium Substrate
  Which aquarium substrate should you be using in your freshwater aquarium. What are the pros and cons of different substrates and what is best for plants
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• Fish Tank Lighting
  Fish Tank Lighting comes in lots of difeerent shapes and sizes , so what is the best sort of aquarium lighting for your first aquarium
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• Fish Tank Setup
  Fish tank setup. So having done all the research how do you finally go about getting your first aquarium set up. This is the method that we recommend
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• Fish
  Which Freshwater Aquarium Fish are best suited to the beginner aquarium keeper and what do they need from you to stay healthy
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• Bloodfin Tetra
  The Bloodfin Tetra is a sub-tropical fish from South America that can tolerate a wide range of water temperatures and conditions
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• Neon Tetra
  The Neon tetra is probably one of the most popular fresh water fish amongst aquarists and especially amongst beginners to the hobby
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• Penguin Tetra
  Originating from the amazon basin th epenguin tetra prefers softer water. It's unusual shoaling pattern and zig zag swimming make it an unusual addition
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• Serpae Tetra
  The Serpae Tetra or Blood Tetra is by far one of the easiest Tetras to keep and makes a good beginner's fish
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• Dwarf Gourami
  The Dwarf Gourami originates from Bangladesh and India and comes in a variety of different colours all of which are relatively easy to keep
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• Cherry Barb
  The Cherry Barb from Sri Lanka is a popular fish amongst both new and experienced aquarium keepers and is relatively easy to keep
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• Gold Barb
  The gold Barb is a native of sub-tropical parts of South East Asia. A shoaling fish, it is easy to care for and makes a greta fish for anyone new to the hobby
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• Tiger Barb
  The Tiger barb with its distinctive markings originates from South East Asia and has become one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish
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• Rosy Barb
  The Rosy Barb originates from the sub-tropical parts of South East Asia where it inhabits lakes and fast flowing streams.
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• Albino Cory / Bronze Cory
  A Small group of the Albino Cory will go a long way towards keeping the bottom of teh tank clean as they will eat all leftowver food
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• Platy
  The Platy originates from Central America and is an excellent fish for beginners, easy to care for and it comes in a variety of colours
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• Zebra Danio
  The Zebra Danio originates in parts of India and Bangladesh and makes one of the more attractive brightly coloured additions to a freshwater aquarium
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• White Cloud Mountain Minnow
  The White Cloud Mountain Minnow is an extremely hardy fish which can stand some difficult water conditions and makes an excellent fish for beginners
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• Red Rasbora
  The Red Rasbora or Harlequin fish is a native of Thailand and makes a beautiful addition to any beginners tank
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• Aquarium Fish Foods
  What are the different types of aquarium fish food and when should you be using them to feed your tropical fish
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• Starter Fish
  Starter fish are the first residents of your tank used to help get the nitrogen cycle going. Choose carefully as they need to be tough.
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• Algae Eating Fish
  Algae Eating fish will help keep your tank clean but need to be looked after like any other of the inhabitants of your tank
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• Plants
  Which Freshwater Aquarium Plants are best suited to the beginner aquarium keeper, where should they go and how to care for them
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• Pygmy Chain Sword
  A Small Plant ideal for the front of the aquarium. Pygmy Chain Sword is one of the easiest foreground plants available
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• Dwarf Hair Grass - Eleocharis parvulus
  Dwarf Hair Grass or Eleocharis parvulus is a great plant for developing low ground cover in the fresh water aquarium
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• Java Moss
  Java Moss is one of the easiest foreground aquarium plants to grow. Once you have some you will never be without it.
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• Hem Call
  Hemianthus Micranthemum commonly known as Hem Call is a fast spreading plant that will quickly colonise the foreground of your tank
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• Baby Tears
  Baby Tears is a beautiful plant for the mid to foreground position within the freshwater aquarium and is a prolific grower
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• Creeping Jenny
  Creeping Jenny otherwise known as Moneywort or herb tuppence is a bog plant that makes an excellent middle ground plant for aquariums.
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• Cryptocoryne Pontiderifolia
  Cryptocoryne Pontiderifolia is a broad leaved specimen that adds structure to yoru planting. It is an ideal plant for middle to back planting depending on the size of your tank
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• Pogostemon Helferi
  Pogostemon helferi also known as Pogo is a mid to forground plant thta is easy to propogate in teh home aquarium
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• Cryptocoryne Willisii
  Cryptocoryne willisii is another member of the crypt family that is extremely hardy and easy to care for and adds broad leaves to the mix in your aquarium
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• Alternathera Roseafolia
  The purpley red colour underneath the leaves of Alternathera roseafolia adds an interesting contrast to the usual greens of a planted aquarium
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• Cryptocoryne Moehlmanni
  Cryptocoryne moehlmanni is a relatively easy to care for member of the Crypt group of plants that thrives in a wide range of water conditions
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• Anubias Barteri
  Anubias Barteri is one of the most popular and common of the aquarium plants coming in a variety of colours
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• Rotala Indica
  Rotala Indica is an easy to grow plant that will help to fill the mddle of your freshwater aquarium when planted in bunches
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• Whorled Marshpennywort - Hydrocotyle Verticillata
  Whorled Marshpennywort also known as Hydrocotyle verticillata is a foreground to middle level plant which naturally grows under water and in boggy areas
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• Java Fern
  Java Fern, not to be confused with Java Moss when ordering is a great starter plant as it is highly tolerant of a wide variety of conditions.
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• Narrow Leaf Sag
  Narrow Leaf Sag is an easy to grow rosette plant that will grow to a height of between 8 and 16 inches.
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• Common Hornwort
  Common Hornwort is a tall plant well suited to the middle or back of an aquarium. It is very easy to grow
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• Fine Leaf Indian Fern
  The fine leaf indian fern is a great plant renowned for reducing nitrate levels and oxygenating the water in aquariums
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• Water Sprite
  The Water Sprite or Ceratopteris thalicroides is an easy to grow plant that will tolerate a wide variety of conditions
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• Hygrophila Polysperma
  The Hygrophila polysperma is considered a weed and is banned in some states of the USA but don't be put off this stunning easy to grow plant
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• Barclaya Longifolia
  Barclaya longifolia is a spectacular red leaved plant that is often used to form the centrepiece of a new aquarium
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• Chinese Elodea
  Chinese Elodea or Egeria Najas is a stem plant that is a great addition to any aquarium where spawning takes place
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• Crispus
  The tall leaves of this Crispus make a spectacular addition to teh freshwater aquarium. This variety is by far the easiest to keep
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• Radicans
  Originating from South America the Radicans or Echinodorus cordifolius is a spectacular background plant that can grow up to twenty inches.
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• Tape Grass
  Tape grass otherwise known as Vallisneria spiralis is a tall plant suited to the back of the aquarium it is tolerant of most water conditions
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• Green Cabomba
  Green Cabomba or Cabomba caroliniana is a graceful flowing plant that is very easy to propagate and makes a great addition to an aquarium
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• Pennywort
  Pennywort originates from Sri Lanka / Thailand and is relatively easy to grow. It grows to a height of between four and eight inches
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• Red Myriophyllum
  Red Myriophyllum or Myriophyllum mattogrossense is a beautiful stem plant that is becoming more popular amongst aquarium keepers. It is easy to grow and tolerates most water conditions
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• Water
  The water in your freshwater aquarium is probably the most important element of the whole aquarium set up process so how can you maintain water quality
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• The Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle
  The aquarium nitrogen cycle converts your fish waste products into less harmful nitrates but how does it work and why is it important
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• Aquarium Cycle
  Knowing about the aquarium cycle is one of the most important things when it comes to setting up your first freshwater aquarium.
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• Household Ammonia Cycle
  The household ammonia cycle is the quickest and easiest way to get your biological filter established and ready for your new fish
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• Aquarium pH
  Getting the aquarium pH right and then keeping it within the desired range is an ongoing challenge for the new freshwater aquarium keeper
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• Aquarium Water Quality
  Oxygen, Temperature and Chlorine are three factors which influence your aquarium water quality but how do you keep them under control and why
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• Aquarium co2
  Aquarium co2 levels need to be maintained to keep your plants growing healthily but do you need to add to it or is there enough naturally
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• Water Testing
  What Water Testing to do and when to do it is one of teh questions that evberyone asks when they set up their first fresh water aquarium
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• Aquarium Algae
  You are going to get Aquarium Algae, that is a simple fact but what do they look like and what can you do to control them
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• Water Hardness
  What is water hardness and how does it effect the fresh water planted fish tank. How can you change the water hardness of yoru tank.
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• Fish Tank Care
  What weekly and daily freshwater fish tank care tasks do you need to do to keep your aquarium healthy and thriving
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• Algae Control
  Algae control is an ongoing project but with a maintenance routine and a few helpful tips it can be achieved very effectively
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• Green Water
  Green water is something that crops up in aquariums from time to time and it is really annoying to see your fish disappear behind a green fog.
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• Articles
  Articles on a varioety of subjects on Freshwater Aquarium Keeping. all about plants, fish and how to look after them
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• Freshwater Aquarium Information Made Simple
  Looking for freshwater aquarium information is not too difficult a task. And believe me when I say that you will need information especially if you're just starting out in this hobby or business
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• Freshwater Aquarium Plants
  So you want to grow freshwater aquarium plants. Not everyone wants plants in their aquarium but I am a firm believer.
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• Diseases of Fish
  What can cause an outbreak of disease in an apparently healthy fish. Surprisingly new fish can cause disease even when they are healthy.
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• The Effects of Stress on Fsh
  The effects of stress on fish can be devastating causing a sudden outbreak of disease in otherwise healthy fish
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• ebook
  The ebook the ultimate guide to freshwater aquariums is available as a download on this site. Written to compliment the site
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• Contact Us
  How to contact Nick North and John Eddie of Aquarium Hints and Tips if you have any problems with the site
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• Privacy Policy
  The privacy policy of aquarium hints and tips gives an explanation of how we respect your privacy and handle information
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• About Us
  About Us tells you who the people behind teh aquariums hints and tips site are and how they can be contacted about the site
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• Site Map
  Aquarium Hints and Tips is aimed at people who are starting their first freshwater aquarium with all the information that you will need on how to go about setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium, which plants and fish are ideal for beginners and how to maintain your tank once it is set up.
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