If you’re a beginner to the reef aquarium hobby, Green Star polyps are a great starting point and can add color and movement to your setup. These corals attach to rocks and other hard surfaces, resembling a beautiful field of waving phosphorescent grass once…
If you have a very large marine aquarium and you’re looking to add a truly spectacular specimen to your collection, look no further than the Dragon Eel. Here’s a guide to keeping this menacing-looking creature in your home tank. If you dare! Enter the…
Endlers livebearers, scientific name Poecilia wingei is a brightly colored freshwater fish that is similar in looks to the common guppies that are readily available from fish stores and pet shops. These popular small fish add a glorious splash of color and activity to…
Betta fish, also known as Siamese Fighting fish, are popular with hobbyists for their beautiful finnage and dazzling colors. There are over 73 varieties of betta, including the King betta and Giant betta, which are often confused. In this article, we introduce you to…
If you have a saltwater aquarium and you’re looking for a characterful and interesting little fish to add to your collection, the Diamond Goby could be just what you need. In our guide to the Diamond Goby, you’ll learn how to care for one…
Bubble algae, the scientific name Ventricaria ventricosa, is also known by its common names “sea pearl” and “sailor’s eyeballs.” In a wild environment, the species is widespread and is often found on mangrove roots and attached to living rock. This form of algae is…
Living aquarium plants give an aesthetic appeal to your setup, as well as providing hiding and spawning places for fish and helping to improve water quality by removing waste products and oxygenating the tank. In this guide, we take a look at some of…
If you’re looking for a large, unusual addition to your tank, you might want to consider the mysterious Jardini Arowana. In this guide, we provide an overview of what to expect if you take on one of these unusual giants. First of all, let’s…
If you’re considering adding Malawi cichlids to your collection or you want to add an injection of color into an existing Mbuna tank, a Yellow Lab cichlid must be high on your list. In this article, we introduce this stunning fish whose striking electric…
The Corydoras catfish is just about the most popular species of tropical freshwater fish that’s found in home aquariums right around the world. These attractive little fish are easy to care for, making them perfect for the beginner hobbyist, and there are over 200…
These days, you’ll find Killifish for sale in most fish stores. The Golden Wonder Panchax is the aquarium-created strain of the striped Aplocheilus lineatus or Indian Striped Panchax. In its natural form, the Wonder Willifish can reach up to four inches in size and…
The freshwater seahorse is actually an urban myth. Seahorses are generally marine fish, although a few varieties can survive in brackish rivers. These fish are not available in seahorse sales and are not suitable for life in an aquarium environment. You often see a…
Dwarf water lettuce, scientific name Pistia stratioes, is a member of the arum family of floating aquatic plants that you’ll see in many garden ponds and aquariums. The water lettuce is not only beautiful, but it can make a very beneficial addition to your…
Male betta fish, also known as Siamese Fighting fish, come in a dazzling range of stunning colors and finnage varieties, making one of these spectacular fish the perfect addition to a community display tank. Of all the colors of bettas that are widely available,…
The Ornate bichir, scientific name Polypterus ornatipinnis, is widely regarded as the most attractive of the bichir family. These prehistoric-looking fish are relatively straightforward to keep and make an unusual and pleasing addition to the freshwater aquarium. The strange-looking fish can do well in…