With their bright colors and spectacular finnage, betta fish are one of the most popular freshwater tropical aquarium fish in the hobby. Bettas...
Betta fish, also commonly referred to as Siamese fighting fish, are known for their beauty and aggression but some hobbyists take these traits to...
German blue rams are some of the most popular species of South American cichlid currently available in the tropical fish hobby. But did you know...
Puffer fish are characterful creatures that are sure to capture your heart, and the Leopard puffer is a particularly attractive variety. In this...
Tropical and coldwater fish species are both highly susceptible to changes in temperature in their tank, and they won’t do well if the water...
Marine and freshwater shrimp are becoming an extremely popular addition to many home aquariums. These peaceful little creatures are not only...
Ammonia, check. Nitrite, check. Nitrate, check. Water hardness, huh? Water hardness is an important water parameter for healthy saltwater and...
If you notice fluffy, white patches appearing on one or more of your fish, you might at first assume that some kind of fungus causes the problem....
A couple of years ago, bio balls were considered to be the best type of filtration media you could get for your aquarium. They provide additional...
If you’re just starting out with a new fish tank, you might have heard something about the aquarium cycle and allowing ammonia and nitrite to both...
Seeing algae in your tank might seem like the beginning of an uphill battle, but luckily, the most common type of brown algae is usually the one...
If you notice a strange blue-green colored slime growing all over the surfaces in your fish tank, or perhaps detect an odd smell with no obvious...
No one wants to find tiny worms wriggling around in their betta fish tank. Yuk! If you spot a mass of tiny, stringy white worms living in the...
If you’re about to buy a beautiful new fish tank, you’ll no doubt be aware that you need to buy various electrical items for it. No matter what...
Aquarium gloves are a good idea if you’re working with dangerous livestock, have sensitive skin, or just want to keep unnecessary chemicals and...
Unfortunately, algae in your aquarium is an occupational hazard for everyone in the hobby. In fact, algae aren’t completely bad for your tank....
Many different forms of algae can grow in aquariums, spoiling the look of your setup, clogging filters, and obscuring the glass. Black beard algae...
Every classic pond has its signature water lily. These decorative plants elegantly float on the surface of ponds and lakes, bursting into color...
While you might have heard that ammonia is deadly for aquarium fish, you might not have heard that nitrites can also be just as dangerous. It is...
A 75-gallon aquarium is one of the larger home tanks that you can choose, and a setup of that size gives you a lot of choices when it comes to...
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