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Adding a bacteria starter to a new aquarium can help to kickstart the biological filter, reducing the time it takes to cycle the fish tank fully. But what is a bacteria starter? How do these products work? And what’s the best bacteria starter to use? Read this guide to learn how aquarium bacteria starters work … Read more
Crayfish can make excellent pets. These cute crustaceans are fascinating to watch, hardy, and easy to keep. If conditions are correct, there’s no reason for your crayfish to die suddenly. Crayfish usually die because of unsuitable or poor water conditions, an uncycled tank, lack of oxygen, large, aggressive tank mates, and old age. In this … Read more
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 of keeping and breeding these inverts is ever-growing. In need of shrimpspiration? We discuss 19 aquarium shrimp species. From extremely popular to quite uncommon and from … Read more
Oscar fish are beautiful fish that come in a variety of colors, including albino, white, red, black, blue, green, and tiger. You might also sometimes come across a Blueberry Oscar for sale online and in some fish stores. But what is a Blueberry Oscar? Should you buy one of these spectacular fish? And how do … Read more
Algae are the curse of the aquarium keeper, often covering the viewing panes, decorations, and plants in the tank with a slimy coating that ruins the aesthetic of your aquascape. In this article, we focus on two types of purple algae, one of which affects saltwater tanks and one afflicting freshwater environments. One of these … Read more
The right choice of lighting can transform the most modest fish tank into something quite spectacular! These days, you can buy lighting units that offer lots of different styles and colors of illumination, including LEDs. In fact, many tanks come with LED lighting rigs included as part of the tank hood. LEDs are the cheapest … Read more
One of the joys of keeping fish in aquariums is watching your fish enjoy the habitat you’ve created for them. Different fish species gravitate toward different areas of the water column, and many have different swimming styles. But why is your fish swimming in circles, and is that normal behavior? Read this guide to learn … Read more
One of the main reasons for getting into the fish hobby is the relaxing feeling you get from simply watching your fish gliding through their beautifully aquascaped environment. Although all fish species behave slightly differently, one common behavior that you’ll observe in all fish is that they open and close their mouths while swimming around … Read more
If you have a very large tank and are looking to add an impressive fish to your collection, the beautiful Bala shark might be worth considering. Because of the large size of these fish, we recommend they only be taken on by experienced aquarists rather than complete beginners. To find out how to care for … Read more
Goldfish are pretty hardy creatures that are resistant to many of the more common fish diseases. However, like all fish species, goldfish can be vulnerable to a secondary infection called Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia. So, what is septicemia? Is the infection fatal to goldfish? And how can septicemia in goldfish be prevented? Keep reading to find … Read more
Have you noticed your coldwater or tropical fish rubbing on rocks and other hard objects and surfaces in your tank? Is that normal, natural behavior, or is there something seriously amiss with your fishy friends? Rubbing and flicking their bodies against rocks is usually a sign that all is not well with your fish. There … Read more
Although your aquarium might be the focal point in a room, you only want to see your tropical fish swimming silently around their beautifully aquascaped home. You certainly don’t want the ambiance ruined by a noisy filter. But why is your filter tank so loud, and what can you do to fix it, reduce the … Read more
Goldfish will thrive and grow well if they are fed a nutritious, high-quality, balanced diet. So, what do goldfish like to eat? Are goldfish carnivores? And can goldfish eat bloodworms? Well, goldfish are omnivores that enjoy a varied diet that can include bloodworms and other similar foods. Read this guide to learn everything you need … Read more
Amano shrimp are an excellent addition to the tank if you want a creature to help keep algae down. These fascinating crustaceans consume algae very efficiently without bothering your aquatic plants. But if you have a betta fish, can you safely keep Amano shrimp with him? Basically, you can keep a betta fish with Amano … Read more
Electric Blue rams and German Blue rams are beautiful fish that many hobbyists admire. But there’s some confusion surrounding these two species. Are Electric Blue rams and German Blue rams the same species of fish? Can you keep both species together in the same tank? And can Electric Blue rams and German Blue rams interbreed? … Read more
