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 are equal in their lighting needs,…

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 plants. Proper lighting can bring out the…

One of the smaller Corydoras species, the panda Cory is the perfect choice for a peaceful community aquarium. Learn how to care for this cheerful Corydoras!…

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 blue ram. This dwarf cichlid is appreciated by…

If you’re a freshwater aquarist, you’ve probably come across Cory catfish before. The various members of the Corydoras genus are incredibly popular aquarium fish after all, and for good reason. They’ve got everything you want in…

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 well. This aquarium grass is just the right size…

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 feeders, mid water fish and bottom feeders. Bottom feeder fish…

Otocinclus are tiny catfish with a big appetite for algae. This aquascaper favorite seems ideal as an algae cleaner for nano aquariums, but there’s a little more to its care than that. These small…

If I say “Betta”, you say “splendens”, right? After all, Betta splendens is the fish that most aquarists know and love. Its extremely aggressive temperament can be a hassle, but its beautiful coloration and…

When setting up and stocking an aquarium, you’re probably thinking of fish, right? Certainly not snails. Snails are pests. Or are they? The humble aquarium snail has been gaining popularity, and for good reason. There…

With the shrimp hobby exploding in the past few years, the number of selectively bred (dwarf) shrimp species has shot up. New varieties are always appearing and our knowledge on keeping and breeding these…

What to feed shrimp? With the amount of shrimp foods on the market getting slightly out of hand, this is the eternal shrimp keeping question. Although all shrimp keepers have different preferences when it…

There are few plants that captivate aquarists like Bucephalandra seems to. This slow grower is available in many different types, each with its own leaf shape, size and color. All look great in the…

Live worms are one of the most nutritious foods for small to medium sized fish, and are accepted by all but the pickiest. They are rich in proteins, fats and vitamins, which makes them an excellent…

It might start out innocent enough: a thread here, a tuft there. And then suddenly… algae explosion! Oops. The dreaded green hair algae is a notoriously fast grower that can take over your tank…