Charlie Morton 
Guppies are sociable fish that don’t like to live alone. If you were to keep a guppy alone, it’d become prone to boredom, anxiety, and even depression. Several fish species can be kept successfully with guppies in a community aquarium, and guppies also like to be kept in groups with their own kind. But these … Read more
When it comes to testing aquarium water parameters, you’ve got two main options: liquid test kits (aka. drop test kits), and test strips. While test strips are sufficient for offering quick, approximate readings, liquid test kits offer a more accurate and reliable method to test both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. But which liquid test kit … Read more
Aquarium spray bars have so many benefits, I’m sometimes surprised more people don’t use them. Not only do they improve the oxygenation of your aquarium water, but they can also improve water circulation, and are great for fish that dislike strong currents. An additional bonus is that you don’t necessarily have to buy this aquarium … Read more
Beautiful, intelligent, with bags of personality. If there were a dating website for fish, Cichlids would have a great profile! But are cichlids so lucky when it comes to longevity? While their lifespans vary considerably, most cichlid species will live between 5-10 years in captivity when treated well. But since there’s so much variation, let’s … Read more
If you’ve been keeping fish for a while, you’ll probably have experienced a broken or malfunctioning filter before now. And if you understand how important a well-functioning filter is to your fish, you’ll know how urgent it is to get it back on track again! If your Aqueon filter has broken, I have some stunning … Read more
Whether you have a Comet, Shubunkin, Fantail, or Ryukin, goldfish are probably the most famous pet fish in the world. But goldfish can live a long time, and grow very large, and their tanks can sometimes get filled with algae. What’s a good solution to algae blooms in fancy goldfish tanks? Well, algae eaters of … Read more
So you’ve seen some lumps or bumps growing on your goldfish and are worried about their health. The good news is that most wart-like growths on goldfish are completely benign cutaneous tumors that won’t affect your pet fish’s health. What Are the Lumps on My Goldfish? The lumps and bumps on your goldfish are very … Read more
If you thought that all animals can vomit, you’d be mistaken. While most vertebrates can throw up, rats can’t, and neither can horses. But what about fish? The answer is that fish can vomit, but true vomiting is rare in fish and could be a sign of a dangerous disease. What looks like throwing up … Read more
Hear the name ‘water flea’ and you might start to feel itchy. But thankfully the type of animal we’re referring to here has nothing to do with the insects that can suck your blood! Water fleas, or daphnia, are perfectly harmless in most aquarium settings and some fish keepers even use them as a source … Read more
When I had my first aquarium in my teens, I mistakenly fed my community tank fish with medium-sized sinking pellets. While the larger fish lapped them up, a smaller Cardinal tetra managed to get one lodged in its throat. If you’re wondering if fish can choke, the answer is yes! And I can tell you … Read more
You might have heard rumors among planted tank enthusiasts that Anubias can be grown out of water. Well, it’s true! Anubias can be grown out of water, but only when their perfect growing conditions are met. If you’re interested in growing Anubias in a half-full aquarium, terrarium, or vivarium, you’re in the right place to … Read more
So you’re wondering if pygmy corydoras could make the perfect tank mates for betta fish? Pygmy cory catfish are indeed one of the best tank mates for betta fish, but that doesn’t mean it’ll always be a match made in heaven! The aggressive betta fish can be notoriously difficult to keep with other fish, so … Read more
We all know cuttlebones are good for parakeets, but snails? Yes! Aquarium snails such as mystery snails, nerite snails, and rabbit snails can all benefit from having cuttlebones in their tank. Cuttlebones are not only a healthy snack for these pet invertebrates, but they can also help adjust the water parameters to favorable conditions for … Read more
Choosing the right size fish tank is critical. It will dictate where you can place it, what you can put in it, and how you will manage it. But what are the weights and dimensions of different-sized aquariums, and how many fish can you keep in them? Here I’ll answer your biggest questions on fish … Read more
Guppies are sometimes known as the million fish. That’s because if you have male and female guppies, you’re soon going to have a lot more of them! And, unlike the vast majority of fish which lay eggs, guppies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to live young. If you think your female guppy might be … Read more
