Jennifer Doll 
Hornwort is one of the easiest freshwater aquarium plants to start off with and is also a favorite among seasoned hobbyists. These fast-growing plants thrive in low tech conditions and can help keep aquariums free of algae. However, their growth rate can become a nuisance and regular pruning will be necessary. Keep reading to find … Read more
There is a good reason why 55-gallon (208.2 L) fish tanks seem to be everywhere in the aquarium hobby; they’re not too big and they’re not too small so they allow for a full range of both marine and freshwater species with the required equipment and products being easy to find. If you’re serious about … Read more
“Bloodworms” is an ambiguous common name, but generally understood as one of the popular food choices in the aquarium hobby. Otherwise, there are two main types of bloodworm in the scientific world: those in the Chironomidae family and those in the Glycera genus. In this article, we’ll mainly focus on the bloodworms that make a … Read more
One of the most common aquarium sizes available today is the 29 gallon (109.8 L), but maybe you have space for just one more gallon and you can allow for a 30 gallon (113.6 L) setup instead. A 30-gallon aquarium is enough space to have a large diversity of freshwater or saltwater fish, plants, and … Read more
Tetras are an ever-popular group of small tropical fish that can be found in nearly every home aquarium setup. These small schooling fish are great for beginner and experienced hobbyists alike. With 150 species to choose from, there are many ways you could bring your freshwater aquarium to life. Keep reading to find out everything … Read more
While the common pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus) is one of the most popular bottom feeders available in the aquarium trade, there are a few better options that are more colorful and won’t quickly outgrow your tank. One of these options is the pictus catfish. The pictus catfish is a beautiful fish, unmistakable for its spotted pattern … Read more
There are many different filtration systems out there, ranging in size, price, efficiency, and customizability. It can be difficult to figure out which filtration system is the absolute best choice for your aquarium and then to also find out what kind of filter media you should be running. However, for smaller tanks and quarantine tanks … Read more
If you’re a beginner and have a little bit bigger of a tank to start out with, then the cherry barb could make a great first addition. These peaceful fish have beautiful colors and do not require much extra care. However, they are schooling fish and will need to be kept in sizeable groups. But … Read more
Time for an upgrade? A 100-gallon (378.5 L) tank might be in your future. However, 100-gallon fish tanks are not very common to come across and your local pet store might not carry the option that is absolutely best for you. Whether you’re wanting to set up a freshwater or saltwater tank, a larger aquarium … Read more
The ember tetra is one of the most colorful and compatible tetra species available in the aquarium trade today. These small and bright fish bring a spark of life to the freshwater aquarium and can be kept with an assortment of other tank mates. They don’t require much extra care and will look spectacular in … Read more
Maybe one of the simplest pieces of aquarium equipment, the air stone can be used in many different ways, including for oxygenating a tank, filtration, or as decoration. What does an air stone do? Aquarium air stones are typically made from a type of porous rock or limewood. Porous material allows oxygen to be pushed … Read more
One of the first things you’ll be told when starting an aquarium is: bigger is better. But how big is big enough? After 75 gallons (283.9 L), the next most common aquarium size is usually 125 gallons (473.2 L). A 50 gallon (189.3 L) difference between the two might not seem like a lot, but … Read more
At one point or another, the bright and colorful colors of an African cichlid tank have influenced many into setting up their own cichlid aquarium. Being limited to only a few different compatible species for every tank means that color, aggression, and behavior are all key factors when stocking African cichlids. There is one genus … Read more
Water sprite is one of the easier freshwater plant species you can get for your aquarium. This plant can either be planted in the substrate or floated at the surface of the water to provide shelter and shade for fish below. Water sprite is also an incredibly fast grower and will need to be trimmed … Read more
Meet one of the few catfish that won’t stay at the bottom of your tank: the glass catfish. These fish are truly one of the most unique species available in the aquarium hobby due to their completely transparent bodies and free-swimming behavior. While they require more specific water parameters than most other beginner freshwater fish, … Read more
