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 aquarists for its bright oranges and electric blues, as well…

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 a fish! Cory catfish are peaceful, suitable for beginners and…

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 for creating lush green fields. As an added bonus, it’s…

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 live and feed off the bottom section of an aquarium.…

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 are some fascinating (and beautiful!) species out there. And they’re…

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 inverts is ever-growing.  In need of shrimpspiration? Mason from Build…

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 comes to food for their shrimp, Aquariadise tries to make…

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 aquarium, require similar care and can be grown by anyone…

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 food for both encouraging breeding and growing fry. There are…

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 in just days. It suffocates your plants, your fish get…

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 color and feisty personality make it a fun addition to…

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 a large aquarium snail that doesn’t reproduce in freshwater. Also, it…

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 them anywhere in the aquarium. That means they’re a great…

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 of green. It’s easy to grow, beginner-proof and can even…

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 who finds shrimp a little too ‘boring’. Some crays are…