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…
Need a pop of color in your nano tank? The bright orange Cambarellus patzcuarensis, also known as the CPO crayfish, might be the perfect choice. This dwarf crayfish is pretty tiny, but its bright…
Tired of searching for an aquarium snail that doesn’t produce babies by the hundreds? Nervous about Sulawesi snail care requirements? The solution is here. Faunus ater, also known as the black devil snail, is…
What’s an aquarium plant cup? As you can see in the photo above, an aquarium plant cup is exactly what the name suggests. These little planters have suction cups that allow you to place…
Pogostemon helferi has taken the aquascaping world by storm with its funky, rosette-shaped appearance and wavy leaf shape. This small plant works great in the foreground of your aquascape and adds a lovely pop…
Although dwarf shrimp are all the rage in the aquarium hobby at the moment, they aren’t the only fascinating freshwater crustaceans we can keep in our tanks. Crayfish are a great option for anyone…
Hydrocotyle leucocephala, also known as Brazilian pennywort, is one of the most popular aquarium plants in the hobby. That’s no coincidence: this plant is cheap, grows like a weed and adds a great pop…
There is more to the aquarium world than just freshwater and marine. Did you know that some fish naturally inhabit areas where rivers meet the sea and the waters are not quite fresh but…
What does the aquarium department at the largest pet store in Europe look like? Well, a little bit like this! I visited Zoo Zajac and brought my camera to give you an impression. Be…
Aquascaping is a great form of art that focuses on making underwater landscapes in an aquarium. It sounds a little difficult but after getting used to it, you will be able to make stunning…
Are you looking into setting up a low-tech planted aquarium but don’t have any experience? There are many sources on the internet that you can use to learn the perfect method but many of…
Pufferfish are what we refer to as ‘oddballs’ in the aquarium hobby: they don’t fall into any of the regular fish categories. Colomesus asellus, also known as the Amazon puffer, is even more of…
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