Aquarium Care Made Easy
If you’re thinking of keeping Goldfish, but not sure which one would look the best in your aquarium? Then this infographic will give you a great idea of the most popular fancy Goldfish types available. After the infographic, you’ll find more information and videos of all the types of goldfish shown in the infographic. Further Reading: Interested … Read more
We’ve all been there… At one time or another, you’ll see brown stuff growing in your fish tank! This is Brown Algae. Unfortunately, Brown Algae can cause a variety of problems in your aquarium. For one thing, cleaning your tank takes a bit more effort because it clings to things in your tanks like the … Read more
If you have a smaller aquarium it can be tough to find a good canister filter for your tank. Many owners of small aquariums stick with hang-on-back filters, but you do have options if you want the many advantages that come with canister filters. The Finnex PX-360 Compact Canister Filter is a small and versatile filter that is … Read more
The API Filstar XP-L Canister Filter has been around for awhile as the Rena Filstar XP3, and is still one of the best-selling canister filters out there. API bought the Rena brand in 2012, bringing over 50 years of experience in aquarium products to the production of this classic filter. And not much has changed, … Read more
The Hydor Professional External Canister Filter is the new kid on the block, but so far it’s making a lot of waves in the fishkeeping community. Hydor offers a filter every bit as good as the big boys with enhanced efficiency and design, all for a lower price than German manufacturers such as Eheim and Fluval. … Read more
It’s never a good idea to keep two male Betta fish together because they will quickly become aggressive and fight each other. But it is possible to keep them in the same tank using a tank divider. A tank divider splits your tank into two or more partitions so you can have two aggressive fish … Read more
When it comes to the care of aquarium life, it is important to keep the water at the correct temperature for the types of fish that will be living in it. In addition to a heater, you will need a good thermometer so you can always know that the water is at the right temperature. The … Read more
When you first start out in this hobby one of the best investments you can make is to learn everything you can about your particular fish or setup. A good book is one piece of essential aquarium equipment that might not be that obvious but play a critical role in your success. Below are just … Read more
One of the questions new fish keepers may have is can you train a betta fish? The answer is yes, with the most prominent being the Betta, Oscars, Parrot Cichlids, the Goldfish and more. Training your Betta can be a fun experience for yourself and children! And for the most part pretty easy to do. Many … Read more
The marine life of planet Earth is vast and ancient. Fish reside in every ocean, sea, and almost any body of water. Different species of fish carry many different characteristics. Many of us may take these ancient creatures for granted; they’ve been on this earth far longer than humans. So, it begs the timeless question: … Read more