1. Clamped Fins. The fish clamps its fins close against the its body. Experienced aquarists use this to quickly spot problems with their fish.If you see that some of your fish have clamped fins and treat your fish immediately, you can usually cure them and avoid more serious stress and disease.

2. Shimmy. Looks like the fish is swimming fast but staying in the same place. Shimmy is easy to spot, and if the fish is treated immediately, you can usually cure it and avoid more serious stress and disease.

3. Ich Spots. Ich looks like tiny white spots on the body and fins of the fish. This is a common disease of fish, and if the fish are treated immediately, you can usually cure ich and avoid more serious stress and disease.

Many people buy tropical fish, and indeed tropical fish make ideal pets. They are great as a starter pet, they don't need as much room as say a dog and they are generally cheaper to look after than many other exotic pets. Sadly however, many people buy them without really knowing what they are doing, and so many tropical fish die both young and unhappy, no matter how well-meaning their owner was. Here we present four things to bear in mind if you are thinking about buying tropical fish:

Make sure you buy your fish from a reputable, knowledgable pet store

fish for saltwater aquariums are rated by their difficulty to handle, and how quickly they adapt to new circumstances. The five categories for handling are Beginner, Intermediate Skill Required, Reef Only, Advanced Skill Required, and Requirements Unknown. Make sure that your selected fish meet the skill requirements you'll need to thrive and survive in your aquarium, by talking to the store owner.

When looking at fish in the store, take the time to observe them for a while before buying. Far better to find out that the fish is sick or injured before you buy it than after you've taken it home. Comparison shop between multiple stores. There are some easy to check items that will help you get the most pleasure out of setting up your aquarium, and help make sure that the fish you get is healthy; all of them boil down to checking the behavior and appearance of the fish before you buy.

fish tank aquariums are beautiful, live displays that can be calming and soothing. For the beginner, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which fish tank and what type of fish may be the right choice. While there are many types and styles of fish tank aquariums on the market, choosing the right one for the beginner is of the utmost importance for a successful aquarium.

Angel fish are beautiful, and one is tempted to want to include them in their home aquarium, but you must be committed to care for their special needs.

Angel fish occupy almost any position in the aquarium, yet they seem to enjoy standing still for quite a while defying gravity, but can dart away from the stance with very great speed if aroused. While they eat flakes easily, you must provide a mixture of diet including live food. Please note that these fish will keep on eating until they start suffering from being overfed, then they go off food, (hunger strike) and its difficult to get them eating again , example,they starve themselves to death.

It is amusing to know that the history of placing fish in small containers goes back at least 2000 years as either for research, pets, or for religious significance. The Romans were the first to place Sea-Barbels in their homes and contained them within small marble tanks. Over time, they designed these small tanks with glass panes on one side of the containers to allow for better viewing of the fish. Millennia then passed before the Chinese reinvented these tanks into tub shapes and then they were gradually reformed by other people into the shape of the modern fishbowl that we know today. As more time passed, other designs were invented and during the Industrial Age, the modern fish tank aquariums first came into being.

I stepped into the door of my local pet store and discovered a whole wall of fish tanks filled with strange looking fish. What have I got myself in for? I muttered under my breath as I start to stroll along the isle. It sure was a daunting experience!

Now I'm a few years down the track, I look back at that time with a sense of fondness and a lot more wisdom. When its time to select new fish, there are generally 3 questions to ask. What sort of water does the fish live in? What are the compatible fish species and How healthy are the fish I'm going to select?

It was probably 4 years old when Santa Claus brought me my very own salt water fish tank. I don't remember what size it was, but I'm sure it wasn't very big. The first experience led to a fascination that has become my life long hobby, passion and livelihood.

For those of you that have wanted to get into the hobby, I'm going to explain the "do's and don'ts" which will help you be successful. Hopefully, I can assist you in avoiding some of the frustrations that you may encounter as you begin in this hobby. The first goal is to find a good salt water fish store.

If you want a companion or a little company in your home, consider buying a pet. There are many types of pets to choose from and you should choose your pet to fit into your lifestyle and the size of your home.

If you live in an apartment building, getting a dog may not be your first best choice. Dogs must be taken outdoors several times a day, and if you leave home to work, your dog will be left alone in your apartment and will become lonely, may disturb the neighbors with barking, plus you will need to hire someone to come and take your dog out for walks while you are away.

You want to get a pet but you do not know how and what pets need, so before you go to buy a pet read to find out what goes with the care of pets.

Many people and families would like to have a pet. Yet not all people realize the responsibilities of raising a pet. Caring for a dog cat bird or a fish perhaps lies on all the members of the household. That's why the decision of getting a pet should be agreed upon by all the members of the family.