Keeping a seahorse in captivity as a pet is a challenging affair. They normally do not do very well except under the most meticulous and vigilant conditions; and every precaution must be taken to safeguard these delicate creatures while they are under your care.

The tropical fish market can be a lucrative business venture. There has been an increase in sales just in the past two years in all aspects of the business from tropical fish breeders to the sale of salt. All it takes to become a successful breeder is the knowledge, the right equipment, a lot of space for those large aquariums that tropical fish requires, time and patience. But with due diligence, you can become a successful tropical fish breeder as well.

Breeding Betta fish in your home aquarium, whether for profit or just for fun, is fairly simple once you understand the procedures and the reasoning behind each action.

Breeding Clownfish and raising the young in a saltwater marine tank environment is relatively easy. With the right equipment and know-how, you will have a brood of baby Clownfish swimming in your tank in no time at all.

Over 90 per cent of fish afflictions can be avoided if proper care and maintenance were routinely established. Performing simple tasks such as cleaning the fish tank frequently, avoiding overcrowding and overfeeding, and quarantining newly purchased fish will make life for your pet fish comfortable and generally disease-free.