When first starting out in the fish keeping hobby, those who do the proper research can find that the requirements of things to do prior to being able to actually enjoy your tank can pile up quickly.

Why keep fish?

What kind of equipment should I buy?

What is the best type of substrate to use?

Where can I find quality decorations for the inside of the tank?

What is the best temperature for my tank to be set at, based on the species of fish?

to be set at, based on the species of fish? How do I cycle my tank?

What is "new tank syndrome" and how do I fix it?

What fish are suitable for my tank?

These are all common questions asked by most newcomers to the fish keeping hobby. An online forum community can often make finding answers to these questions and much less stressful process. You may even make some friends along the way!

In this hub I will include the site that I know of and have used, and what their best features are. Note that there are many others out there that I have looked at and have quite frankly found them full of unhelpful people and "trolls."