Simple Habits for a Thriving Fish Tank

10 Simple Habits of People Who Have a Thriving Fish Tank

When it comes to good fish keeping, certain habits and routines make excellent fish keepers stand head and shoulders above the rest. While maintenance tasks may sometimes feel like a chore, the glowing health of your fish and plants will reward you many times over. By following each of the 10 steps listed below, you’ll … Read more

bubbles on fish tank glass

Bubbles on Fish Tank Glass: The Causes and Solutions

If you have a brand-new fish tank or a well-established, mature setup, and thousands of silvery bubbles suddenly appear from nowhere, what’s the deal? What’s causing those annoying little bubbles? Why do your fish have air bubbles on them? Can air bubbles harm your fish? And how do you get rid of bubbles on aquarium … Read more

how many betta fish in a 20 gallon tank

How Many Betta Fish Can Live in a 20-Gallon Tank? A Guide

Keeping and breeding betta fish is an incredibly popular hobby these days, so if you have a spacious 20-gallon tank, you might be wondering how many of these beautiful fish you can keep. Can you keep multiple male Siamese fighting fish together in one tank? Do female betta fish fight? And what special adaptations do … Read more

do bettas like bubbles

Do Bettas Like Bubbles: Dive In and Find Out the Facts

Despite what you may have heard, bubbles in a betta fish tank are an optional, rather than mandatory, feature. While bubbles produced by an air pump can increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water, there are other perfectly good ways to oxygenate your fish tank. But do bettas like bubbles? The answer is … Read more

how many chili rasbora in 5 gallon

How Many Chili Rasbora in a 5-Gallon Tank Is Ideal?

Chili rasboras are gorgeous nano fish that are perfect for life in a small, single-species tank or as part of a community setup. These delightful little fish are peaceful and get along with other fish and inverts, and they’re relatively straightforward to care for, although they do best in a mature aquarium. So, how many … Read more

Fish for 2.5 Gallon Tank

Types of Fish for a 2.5 Gallon Tank: Top Picks for You

Not many fish can live happy and healthy lives in a 2.5-gallon tank. If possible, we recommend giving your fish room to roam in a 5-gallon tank. In the fish-keeping hobby, bigger is usually better when it comes to accommodation for your pets! However, if you are a nano tank hobbyist or want to purchase … Read more

Dead Fish in Tank

Dead Fish in Your Tank: Here’s How to Deal With Them

Like all fish keepers, I’ve had to say goodbye to a lot of beloved pets over the years. It’s always a heart-wrenching event to find a dead fish in your aquarium, but it’s also critical to act quickly to prevent further harm to the remaining tank mates. Crucially, the first thing to do is to … Read more

Fish Tank Cleaning With White Vinegar

A Guide to Expert Fish Tank Cleaning With White Vinegar

As an avid hobbyist with over 40 years of experience in fishkeeping, nothing brings me more joy than watching my fish swimming happily in a crystal-clear tank. Like many of you, I’ve struggled with stubborn algae and limescale stains that obstructed my view. However, my problem was solved when I stumbled upon a miraculous cleaning … Read more

Centerpiece Fish for 20-gallon tank

Centerpiece Fish for 20-Gallon Tank: An In-depth Guide

There’s nothing I love more in an aquarium than a fish that draws you in and gives you endless hours of fascination from their gorgeous colors or intriguing behavior. From my years of fishkeeping, I’m biased towards dwarf cichlids as centerpieces for small tanks, but there are other options, too! Here are some favorites. Key … Read more

how to lower ammonia in a fish tank

How to Lower Ammonia in a Fish Tank: Pro Advice

One of the aquarium health issues that we address most frequently at Aquariadise is ammonia poisoning. Even at low levels, ammonia and nitrites are incredibly toxic to fish, and should be kept at zero at all times. Thankfully, with a bit of biological know-how, you can create a healthy nitrogen cycle within your tank to … Read more

Brown Algae in Fish Tanks

Brown Algae in Fish Tanks: Causes and Effective Solutions

As aquarium specialists, we know how concerning it can be to see any kind of algae bloom in your aquarium. Brown algae may look particularly unsightly, but thankfully, it’s one of the easier types of algae to control. A well-cycled tank, good aquarium maintenance, and clean water are your best friends when it comes to … Read more

How To Raise pH In Aquarium

How To Raise pH In Your Aquarium

What’s so important about the pH levels in your freshwater aquarium? Why is a common water quality issue like low pH not suitable for some species of fish in your marine tank?  Well, if the pH levels in your fish tank are unstable or not suitable for the fish species you keep, your fish could … Read more

can you use a reptile tank for fish

Can You Use a Reptile Tank for Fish? Let’s Find Out

Reptile tanks (or vivariums, as they’re technically known) are usually built rather differently from fish tanks and shouldn’t be filled with water. Occasionally, however, you can find a vivarium that is designed to be dual-purpose and can double as an aquarium. But how do you know if your vivarium can be used as a fish … Read more

Rainbow Fish Tank Mates

Rainbow Fish Tank Mates – 12 of the Most Suitable Species

Rainbowfish are a family of small, vibrantly colored tropical freshwater fish originating from Australia, Madagascar, New Guinea, and Sulawesi. There are thought to be over 100 varieties of these gorgeous fish to choose from, and they can make a dazzling centerpiece in any community aquarium. But what fish species make the best tank mates for … Read more