persistently murky water

Aquarium Water Still Murky After Treatment? Try This

Cloudy aquarium water is frustrating for any aquarist, especially if you’re new to the hobby. After all, you want to enjoy a clear view of your fish, and if the water turns murky, you can’t do that. In addition, cloudy tank water can’t be good news for your fish, right? But what does it mean … Read more

What To Do With Unwanted Fish

What To Do With Unwanted Fish – We Explore the Answers!

Is your fish tank overstocked with fish? Are you looking for creative ways to find a new home for your unwanted fishies? Whether you have one or several fish that need a new home, read this guide to learn how to find a loving and responsible owner for your finned friends. Key Takeaways How Can … Read more

Simple Habits for a Thriving Fish Tank

10 Simple Habits of People Who Have a Thriving Fish Tank

When it comes to good fish keeping, certain habits and routines make excellent fish keepers stand head and shoulders above the rest. While maintenance tasks may sometimes feel like a chore, the glowing health of your fish and plants will reward you many times over. By following each of the 10 steps listed below, you’ll … Read more

Best Fish for Every Zodiac Sign

The Best Fish for Every Zodiac Sign: Find Your Match

Your zodiac sign has a lot to say about your perfect aquatic match. But did you ever wonder what fish perfectly fits your astrological sign? This guide delves into what makes the perfect fishy friend for each zodiac sign based on the compatibility, care requirements, and temperament of each species. Keep reading to find out … Read more

snail eggs

Snail Eggs And What To Do With Them

One of the most dreaded things to happen in a freshwater aquarium is an explosion of freshwater snails. If there is one, there are usually more, and more, and then more! In this article, we’ll discuss what to look for to prevent freshwater snails from hatching in your tank and what to do if it … Read more

Is Hot Glue Aquarium Safe

Is Hot Glue Aquarium Safe? All You Need To Know!

There are often times when you need to repair your tank decorations or fix pieces of rockwork together securely for the safety of your fish. The easiest way to do that is by using some form of adhesive product. But is hot glue safe for use in your aquarium water? What’s good about using hot … Read more

honey gourami

Honey Gourami: Golden-Colored And Peaceful Species

The Honey gourami is one of many different gouramis, and a school of these pretty little golden fishes can make a lovely addition to a peaceful community tank. Gouramis are generally straightforward to care for and are a good choice for a beginner to the hobby. In this article, we show you how to choose … Read more

Giant Gourami Care Guide

Giant Gourami Care Guide: Size, Behavior, Diet, And More

All species of gourami are popular with hobbyists for their looks and for their peaceful, amenable temperament, making them ideal for a community aquarium setup. Also, these fish are easy to care for, so beginners can enjoy them too. However, gourami Osphrenemus goramy is more challenging to keep, mainly because of the massive size they … Read more

Opaline Gourami Ultimate Care Guide

Opaline Gourami Ultimate Care Guide: Colorful Additions

The Opaline gourami is also known as the Marbled gourami and is a color variant of the Blue gourami or Three-spot gourami, and you may find these fish in your local fish store under these names. The scientific name of the Opaline gourami is, trichopodus trichopterus, formerly trichogaster trichopterus. The variable, attractive patterns of the … Read more

How To Care For A Black Orchid Betta

How To Care For A Black Orchid Betta

Male betta fish, also known as Siamese Fighting fish, come in a dazzling range of stunning colors and finnage varieties, making one of these spectacular fish the perfect addition to a community display tank. Of all the colors of bettas that are widely available, the black orchid betta is among the most popular and sought … Read more

Nitrates vs Nitrites Aquarium

Nitrates vs Nitrites – How to Balance an Aquarium Setting

What are nitrates vs. nitrites in the aquarium? Why is it important to know how to manage their levels? Are these chemicals dangerous to your fish? So, there’s some science involved in the aquarium hobby, but understanding how your fish tank’s ecosystem works needn’t be complicated. However, you need to understand the difference between nitrates … Read more

Sterbai Cory: How To Care For This Catfish Species

Sterbai Cory: How To Care For This Catfish Species

The Corydoras catfish is just about the most popular species of tropical freshwater fish that’s found in home aquariums right around the world. These attractive little fish are easy to care for, making them perfect for the beginner hobbyist, and there are over 200 species of Cory to choose from, including the Sterbai Cory. What … Read more

Severum Cichlid

Our Care Guide for the Severum Cichlid (Tank Mates + More)

Severum cichlids are among my favorite species of tropical fish. Big and beautiful, with bags of personality, these glorious fish are also relatively peaceful for a large cichlid. But severums also demand exceptionally high water quality, high water temperatures, and soft, acidic water to thrive. Feeding them plenty of vegetable matter is also key for … Read more

pearl gourami

Pearl Gourami: Maintenance, Diet, Habits, and Habitats

Elegant and beautiful, pearl gouramis could be seen as a pearl in the crown of the gourami family. But while their good looks make them popular, are pearl gouramis the ideal fish for a community tank? In this care guide, I’d like to dispel the myth that pearl gouramis are model community fish. Although some … Read more

Care Sheet: Emperor Angelfish | Pomacanthus imperator

Care Sheet: Emperor Angelfish | Pomacanthus imperator

The emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) is truly one of the rulers of the saltwater reef community. These impressive fish have alternating yellow and dark blue bands with electric sapphire accents and can grow to over a foot long. These fish glide effortlessly through the water, picking at coral and other food that they find among … Read more