Beginner-Friendly Aquarium Plants That Thrive in Most Aquariums - Adding live plants to an aquarium is one of the most effective ways to create a stable, healthy environment for your fish....
The Filter Cartridge Scam: Why You Should Avoid Cartridges, and What We Recommend Instead
Choosing the Best Filter for Your Freshwater Aquarium A crystal-clear aquarium doesn’t happen by accident. Behind every healthy, thriving tank is a filtration system working quietly to keep harmful waste...
Taming the Green Invader: A Hobbyist’s Guide to Algae Control Every aquarium keeper eventually meets the same squatter: ALGAE. It creeps onto the glass, sneaks over decorations, and even tries...
Explore how frozen fish food can elevate the diet of your freshwater aquarium inhabitants. In this ultimate guide, we'll delve into the variety and benefits of frozen foods, and how...
All of them! Just kidding. The more test kits you have the better prepared you’ll be, but it’s not necessary to have every test out there. What we’ll do here...
Freshwater aquariums sometimes need salt, too. There are two types of salt frequently used: aquarium salt (sodium chloride) is the most frequently used, and Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is occasionally...
Planning an aquarium out start-finish can be a daunting task, and what fish are compatible with what other fish is one of the most frequently asked questions we get here...
Being an aquarium hobbyist is a test of patience and care. Quarantine is another such test! Quarantine in fishkeeping is the process of monitoring a new addition in a separate...
Hi, fish friends! This was a by-request post by one of our top fans, so thank you! You’re always welcome to suggest new posts to us. You’ve got your tank...
Everybody poops, including fish. Unfortunately, it’s up to us to clean up that mess before it fouls the water. In nature, most fish live in rushing streams or huge lakes,...
Betta Splendens—commonly known as the “Siamese Fighting Fish”— are the most common variety of betta. The majority of bettas that you bring in from pet stores are this variety! This...