I hope you find Badman's Tropical Fish useful and entertaining. It has many sections on the care and upkeep of most of the tropical fish we keep today. I also have tried to make it as interactive as possible. Here you find various polls and forms to add your knowledge to the site. As such it will always be fresh and there is always something new. Spend some time and explore! All questions should be posted on the site's message forum.

These sections will give a brief definition of the most common fish families along with a general description of the tank requirements needed to maintain them.

• Tank Logging
  

  A full featured online aquarium maintenance program. You can add your tanks, schedule maintenance, add fish and all other aspects of aquarium care. This is the only online Program of its kind. Check it out!

• Fish Statistics
  

  A quick, at a glance page featuring more than three-hundred fifty fish from the most popular tropical fish species. There are pictures of each, with an easy to read information table.

  

• Plant Statistics
  

  All you need to know about the aquatic plants we keep. The most popular ones are profiled in an easy to read table format with pictures to aid you in their identification.

• Fish Profiles

  Over one hundred and thirty five detailed descriptions of a single tropical fish specimen covering all aspects of its care. Reader submitted comments.
  

  ----Spotlight Profile----

  The Snakeskin Barb

  
  

• Photo Gallery
  

  The photo gallery area lets you create your own personal albums and upload your aquarium and tropical fish photos for all to enjoy.

  

• Cichlid of the Month
  

  An article on a specifiic cichlid, Started by Dan. The articles are about a cichlid that he had personally worked with. He had breed Central and South American cichlids as well as some West African cichlids for over 30 years. If you would like to add one please contact me.

• Species Gallery
  

  This section contains a large species photo gallery divided into the various families with the scientific and common names. The Photo Gallery area lets you upload your aquarium photos for all to enjoy. Searchable.

  

• Disease Identification
  

  Fish Palaces' disease section recreated to help all hobbyist. Photos, causes and cures are found here in one of the best tools available on the web.

• Fish Compatibility Charts
  

  A chart with a listing of fish compatibility with themselves and other species. If you want to know how that new fish is going to get along with your others this is the place to find out.

  

Thinking of getting started in this great hobby? Need some questions answered, what will be involved? These sections will give you all the information you need Before you run out and spend your hard earned money.

• Fish Anatomy
  

  A first look at what a fish is. This section will point out their different parts, help you in their identification and sexing.

• Articles
  

  Reader-submitted articles. These cover a wide range of subjects and should prove helpful to all. Submit yours!

• Basics

  A complete subsection on setting up your your first aquarium. It covers everything from the fish tanks to the care of your fish and much more. "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW"

• Step by Step
  

  Thinking of setting up a 75-gallon fish tank? This section is written by a reader who told his story with pictures and text.

• Aquatic Diseases
  

  A listing of common aquatic ailments with symptoms, causes and possible cures.

• Breeding Tips
  

  General guidelines for the breeding of tropical fish. There is a brief description for the major breeding techniques used by the various species.

• Test Kits
  

  An explanation of the different types of test kits available, what each one does, and my recommendations for the ones you need.

• FAQ
  

  Commonly asked questions with their answers. If you have a question check it out.

• Aquatic Glossary
  

  A large aquatic term glossary. All the technical terms are defined. Terms related to plants will be green.

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From the standard community setup to the species aquarium this area will outline the different choices available. Each section will tell you what you need to know and any specialized requirements you may need meet. With the wealth of species available today it is easy to branch out and try your hand at the many different biotopes.

Community What is a community aquarium? Want to build one? Check here to see what they're all about.	Biotope Suggestions for aquaria setups that simulate the natural environment of the fish we keep.
Rift Lake Setup Ever wanted to know exactly what's needed to set up an African cichlid tank? Click here to find out.	Brackish Not quite fresh, not quite salt. This will explain all you need to know.
Salt Water - Seahorse Thinking about getting your feet wet with salt water? Love to keep a seahorse. These sections will briefly give you an overview.	Paludarium - Vivarium Part land and part water; two choices in construction. Join us as we build each from the start
Petshop Directory How do your local shops compare? A pet shop directory submitted by the readers.	Ethics Ever wonder what happens when we release a fish into the wild?

• Puzzles

  Lets lighten things up a bit. Try these puzzles and see if YOU can make it to the Puzzle Hall of Fame! They are harder than you might think.

• Who Am I?

  Every few months or so I will add a picture of a mystery fish here. Some will be hard and others easy to identify. The fish can be either freshwater or salt. Test your knowledge today.

  

• Breeding Photos
  

  Photos of your fish spawning. Please send in yours for all to enjoy!

• Fish Tank Photos
  

  This is the place to see other readers' tanks and tropical fish pictures. Please visit the page to see how to add yours.

• Your Fish
  

  There's already a section to showcase your tanks, now lets' see your prized fish. Whether it's the most beautiful angel or the ugliest pleco, send them in for all to see.

• Discus Gallery

  A photo gallery of some of the best Discus pictures I have seen. If you want to see some beautiful fish visit here. These photos were submitted to me by a very generous reader.

• Movies
  

  Movies submitted by the readers. Come check out some of your favorite fish in action.

• Ranges
  

  Specific distribution ranges, with maps and statistic charts for some of the most commonly kept tropical fish.

• Fish Tales

  Want to read an amusing or interesting story related to our hobby? Check them out here or submit your own!

• Identify

  From time to time I receive a request to help in identifying a fish. I will post them here for all to help out.

Problems are inevitable and sometimes you just need a little help. Here you will find answers to some of the more common issues and the sites message forum where you can pick the brains of fellow hobbyist.