If you’re looking to set up your first freshwater aquarium, there is more to keep in mind than you might think. Unfortunately, things are a little more complicated than just filling a glass box with water and putting some fish in it: you’ll actually have to set up and maintain a mini ecosystem. So how … Read more
Lifespan of Freshwater Fishes Pt 1 Some of us get a pet fish and get attached! We name them, we keep them clean, we feed them, and if we’re lucky they learn to think of us as the ‘Food Bringer’, swimming up to the glass to get our attention when we’re nearby. So when we … Read more
How to Acclimate Freshwater Aquarium Fish to your Tank After setting up your new aquarium and going through the tedious process of waiting for the tank to cycle, it can be very tempting to snag some pretty fish at the aquarium store and release them quickly to liven things up. Unfortunately, this can lead to … Read more
What kind of aquarium is right for me? Maybe the kids want a fish, or your dentist appointment wait was a little too long — or maybe you just got back from vacation in a tropical somewhere and want a little piece of the ocean with you! Aquarium keeping is a rewarding hobby, and we’re … Read more
If you’re just getting started setting up your first aquarium, you’ve probably seen images of lush aquascape jungles on aquarium forums and websites. You might also have seen other aquarists discussing their Co2 set-ups, nutrient dosing schedules, lighting cycles, substrate choices and other specialist knowledge. Is growing live plants in your aquarium and building an … Read more
Piranha Keeping for Beginners – The Basics Thinking of getting into piranha keeping? We get it. A school of these red-bellied, silver-shimmering carnivores with their intense reputation is quite a sight to see. Just keep in mind that these fish are more than flesh eating predators, and they have special requirements like any species. Keep … Read more
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