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Aquariums have fascinated people for centuries. The idea of having a slice of the underwater world right inside your home has a charm that never fades. For many, keeping fish is not just about adding ...

The 18-inch-long palenose parrot-fish is the most-common parrotfish species we have here in Hawai‘i, and also the smallest. Several of the other species grow up to three feet long, and they are all ...

Walk into any pet or aquarium store, and you’re going to find clownfish. That orange-and-white-striped Nemo is practically synonymous with saltwater aquariums, and it’s one of the first fish new ...

It can be very exciting to assemble your very own freshwater aquarium. However, it can be intimidating, especially for individuals who have not done it before. In fact, in addition to deciding which ...

Every aquarium owner hopes for one thing. A perfectly clean tank that somehow takes care of itself. It sounds ideal, but experienced aquarists know the truth. No fish or creature can completely ...