Killifish might sound like a terrifying fish species, but they are some of the most unique and exciting kinds of fish for beginners or intermediate aquarium enthusiasts to keep in their tropical tanks. While some […]

Do aquarium fish sleep? Fish sleep habits (How, where, and when)

Jan 30th, 2022 6m 46s

Do fish sleep? Every fishkeeper has asked this question at one point. It may sound like a small-scale (no pun intended) question, but solving this mystery requires that we dive deep into how fish biology […]

The amazing benefits of home aquariums – health and more

Jan 11th, 2022 6m 32s

Having an aquarium at home is not only about a hobby. There are a lot of pluses that an aquarium can bring to the owners. These include so many health benefits for you. Benefits of […]

How much nitrate can fish tolerate, why it bad, how to get rid

Oct 18th, 2021 7m

Nitrate (NO3) is a difficult subject for most fish keepers and remains a grey area. Many struggle to keep nitrate levels low in their aquarium. In this article, we will investigate the impact of nitrate […]

Top 25+ clean up crew (snails, crabs, shrimp…) for saltwater tanks

Aug 23rd, 2021 16m 19s

The ‘clean up crew’ refers to a group of snails, crabs, shrimp, and starfish that are utilized in saltwater tanks to control aggressive algae growth, excess detritus, and anaerobic sand bed compaction (they sift your […]

Quick care stats of Chili Rasbora – tank setup, tankmate, feeding

Feb 15th, 2021 4m 45s

Family: Cyprinids Scientific name: Boraras brigittae Common name: Mosquito Rasbora, Chili rasbora Origin: Asia; southwestern Borneo, Indonesia Max length: 0.8 – 1.0 inch Minimum tank size: 10 gallons Stocking: 8-10 fish for a 10-gallon tank Tem

Quick care stats of Dwarf Seahorse – tank setup, tankmate, feeding

Dec 29th, 2020 8m 29s

Family: Syngnathidae Scientific name: Hippocampus zosterae Common name: Dwarf Seahorse Origin: Western Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico Max length: 2 inches max (usually smaller) Minimum tank size: 5 gallons Stocking: 4 […]

How to cure live rock to use in saltwater fish or reef tanks

Dec 27th, 2020 13m 13s

You are most probably reading this article because you have spotted a big tank full of something by the name of “live rock” in your local aquarium store and wondered what it is. Far from […]Source

How do protein skimmers work and how to choose one?

Dec 23rd, 2020 15m 25s

Protein skimmers utilize different designs and methods to remove the dissolved organic wastes, all with claims of efficiency and ability. So, it is hard to determine which design is the right one for your system […]Source

Quick care stats of Daisy’s Ricefish – tank setup, tankmate, feeding

Dec 21st, 2020 4m 38s

Scientific name: Oryzias woworae Common name: Daisy’s Ricefish, Daisy’s Blue Ricefish, Ricefish Origin: Asia (Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia) Max length: 1.0 – 1.2 inches Minimum tank size: 10 gallons Stocking: 8-10 fish for 10 gallons Temperame

5 big benefits and 3 simple steps to aquarium water changes

Dec 18th, 2020 11m 25s

An aquarium water change, removing part of the water and replacing it with new water, should be done on a regular basis. Water changes not only clean the aquarium but also bring many benefits which […]Source

Quick care stats of Celestial Pearl Danio – tank setup, tankmate, feeding, breeding

Dec 17th, 2020 12m 1s

Family: Cyprinidae Scientific name: Danio margaritatus Common name: Celestial Pearl Danio Origin: Asia: Myanmar (Burma), northern Thailand Max length: 0.8 inches Minimum tank size: 10 gallons Stocking: 8-10 fish for 10 gallons Temperament: shoa

Quick care stats of Asian Stone Catfish – tank setup and care guides

Dec 16th, 2020 4m 23s

Scientific name: Hara jerdoni Common name: Asian Stone Catfish Origin: Asia: India, Bangladesh Max length: 1.2 – 1.4 inches Minimum tank: 10-gallon Stocking: 3-4 fish per 10 gallons with other peaceful tankmates Temperament: peaceful and […]So

How to buy healthy fish and acclimate new fish to an aquarium?

Nov 26th, 2020 10m 50s

When you buy freshwater fish there are specific steps you must take to ensure you are buying healthy, and vibrant specimens. It doesn’t matter the age of the aquarium, the state of the specimens when […]Source

3 ways to aquarium nitrogen cycle – fishless/with fish/quickest

Oct 13th, 2020 7m 29s

The most important step in setting up an aquarium is knowing about the aquarium cycle to make sure that the nitrogen cycle is in full swing before you add your fish. You need to cycle […]Source

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