The Senegal Bichir, scientific name polypterus senegalus, makes an unusual addition to a community tank setup. In this article, we introduce this...
If you’re looking for a way to keep your tank clean, Nerite snails could be the answer to your problem. Nerite snails spend much of their lives...
The bumblebee cichlid is an unusual and beautiful addition to any display tank. In this article, we introduce this enchanting cichlid and provide...
If you’ve been in the aquarium game for long enough, you’ve probably heard of brine shrimp. They’re mentioned as potential fish food in almost...
If you’ve just gotten your own first Betta or maybe unfortunately just lost a fish, you might be wondering about Betta fish lifespan. How long do...
Looking for an interesting bottom dweller for your South America style aquarium? The popular bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is nice and all,...
The Siamese fighting fish, better known as Betta splendens or just Betta, is one of the most popular aquarium fish worldwide. Loved by aquarists...
Did you know that a very large percentage of the fish we keep in our aquariums hail from the often dark waters of South America? An SA biotope is...
You’ve seen that little angelfish at your local fish store, and it’s adorable. It could be blue, orange, gold or just about any other color...
If you’re been in the aquarium hobby for a while, you might have come across the term “Betta sorority”. Many aquarists still advocate for keeping...
When it comes to keeping shrimp, most aquarists lean toward dwarf shrimp, or maybe the diligent Amano shrimp. Ghost shrimp, which are often sold...
If you’ve been in the aquarium hobby for a while, you’ll know that all aquarium plants need a source of light to grow and thrive. Not all plants...
Lighting is an important part of your aquarium. Not only does it make the entire tank look good, but it’s also highly important for your fish and...
Is your aquarium lacking some life? The cheerful panda Cory might be just what you need. This active bottom dweller is sure to brighten up any...
In need of a pop of color in your aquarium? Few fish will brighten up your tank like Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, also commonly known as the German...
If you’re a freshwater aquarist, you’ve probably come across Cory catfish before. The various members of the Corydoras genus are incredibly...
Did you know lawns aren’t just for your backyard? With Eleocharis parvula, better known as dwarf hairgrass, you can create one in your aquarium as...
In fishkeeping, there are typically three zones to consider when stocking your tank to ensure you have an even spread of fish: there’s surface...
Otocinclus are tiny catfish with a big appetite for algae. This aquascaper favorite seems ideal as an algae cleaner for nano aquariums, but...
If I say “Betta”, you say “splendens”, right? After all, Betta splendens is the fish that most aquarists know and love. Its extremely aggressive...
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