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Fish Still Hiding After Weeks in the Tank? Try This

Sometimes, you’ll buy a stunning new fish only to find that it hides or sulks for days or even weeks. What is this behavior about, and how should we encourage them to reveal their full glory? Here we’ll explore the main reasons that your fish may be hiding after being introduced to a new tank, … Read more

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How To Stop Overthinking Your Aquarium Design, According to Experts

When it comes to aquarium design, it’s easy for things to get over-complicated. Elaborate planting and fancy layouts might look impressive, but they also take considerable time, effort, and money to establish and maintain. Thankfully, a beautiful and effective aquarium design doesn’t have to be complicated. With a strong vision for what you want to … Read more

Paludarium

Paludarium: The Best Of Both Worlds

Tired of keeping fish tanks? Need to get away from water for a bit? Why not try something like a paludarium that combines the best of both worlds? Paludariums combine a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial environments, usually used to house fish, reptiles, amphibians, and even birds! Keep reading to find out everything you … Read more

surprising facts about the exotic fish trade

8 Surprising Facts About the Exotic Fish Trade

I’ve been an avid fish keeper for over 40 years, and I know a thing or two about this fascinating industry. But they say that every day’s a learning day, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to the fish trade. Beneath the serene tranquility of your home aquarium and the beautiful fish it … Read more

Seiryu Stone

Seiryu Stone: The Ultimate Decorative Rock for Your Aquarium

Natural stone makes a beautiful addition to any aquascape. However, not all kinds of stones are suitable for your fish tank, and some rocks can dramatically affect the water quality. Seiryu stone is incredibly popular as an aquascaping material and is used extensively in hardscape and planted setups. So, what is Seiryu stone? Will this … Read more

Turtle Tank Ideas

Top Turtle Tank Ideas For Your Enclosure

If you happen to have an extra tank laying around and want to try something new other than fish, a turtle tank might be an exciting long-term project.  Many different species of turtle can make the perfect pet. However, you’ll need to make the perfect home for it to live in first. Keep reading to … Read more

best 10-gallon fish tank

The 5 Best 10-Gallon Fish Tanks on the Market Today

If you’re new to the aquarium hobby, you may want to start small, and a 10-gallon aquarium is a perfect size for a beginner. Also, experienced aquarists often use 10-gallon tanks for quarantine, spawning, and hospital setups. There are so many small tanks out there to choose from; it can be daunting to pick one. … Read more

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40-Gallon Breeder Tank: Our Top Four Choices

If you’ve been keeping fish for a while, you might fancy raising your own livestock and getting into the fish breeding hobby. In that case, you’ll need a special spawning tank. A 40-gallon breeder tank is a popular choice for those who are into breeding fish. In this article, we take a look at five … Read more

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Can You Put Seashells in a Fish Tank? Is It Safe?

Your aquarium is not only a perfect habitat for your fishy friends, but it’s also a visually pleasing focal point in any room. Most fish keepers like to enhance the look of their tanks by using various decorations and live plants, and these additions can provide hiding places and shelter for shy species of fish, … Read more

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55-Gallon Fish Tank: Our Top Five Choices

There is a good reason why 55-gallon (208.2 L) fish tanks seem to be everywhere in the aquarium hobby; they’re not too big and they’re not too small so they allow for a full range of both marine and freshwater species with the required equipment and products being easy to find. If you’re serious about … Read more

biocube 32 upgrades

Biocube 32 Upgrades – The Best Available for Your Tank

The BioCube 32 by Coralife is a great way to get your toes wet in the saltwater aquarium hobby. These all-in-one aquarium setups have everything you need to run a successful marine system. While the BioCube 32 comes equipped with efficient stock equipment, there are a few upgrades that can be made to make your … Read more

40-Gallon Tank

40-Gallon Tank: Perfect Choice For Medium-Sized Fish

A 40-gallon tank is a great choice for an experienced or beginner aquarist, especially if you want to keep a nice variety of medium-sized fish. 40-gallon tanks come in different shapes too, including corner tanks and hexagonal shapes, too, giving you lots of scope to create a beautiful focal point in your room. However, there … Read more

20 gallon fish aquarium

20-Gallon Fish Tank: Our Top Five Choices

If you want to get into the fish keeping hobby, a 20-gallon tank could be the ideal size starter aquarium for you. A 20-gallon fish tank is big enough to accommodate a decent range of species while being small enough to maintain easily. As well as fish, you can keep invertebrates, too, including African Dwarf … Read more