Daytime lighting is usually the focus of most fish owners, especially if your tank has live plants, which require a large amount of light. But what about at night? Do fish need night lighting? Why would it be beneficial? Read our guide to learn more about our top aquarium night light picks! Using Night Lighting … Read more
If you’re ready for a bright, beautiful, shy fish in your aquarium but don’t want to deal with a betta’s bad attitude, the Dwarf gourami might be the perfect fish for you! These peaceful tropical fish are fairly easy to take care of, and we have all the information you need to keep your fish … Read more
Do you know that Pigeon Blood Discus results from a natural color mutation? Their bright red color with contrasting blue fins makes them one of the most popular freshwater fish in the world. I know you might think that since they are cross-bred, they might not be as hardy as the wild-caught Pigeon Blood Discus. … Read more
The Frontosa cichlid is a beautiful fish to have in any aquarium, particularly a large home aquarium. A stunning freshwater fish that comes with beautiful colors and a cool-looking humped head, they’re a firm favorite of many aquarium enthusiasts, but they require experienced care. In this article, we cover everything from its origin, expected lifespan, … Read more
There are many benefits to keeping living plants in your fish tank, although many beginner fish keepers think that growing plants is either a hassle or simply too difficult. However, the plant we feature in this guide is very easy to care for, making it ideal for a beginner tank. We’re talking about Bacopa caroliniana, … Read more
Hatchetfish have long been a popular tropical fish in many home aquariums. These unique triangular-shaped fish are active, peaceful fish that can make an exciting addition to a community tank. But did you know that the hatchetfish is a fast predator? These remarkable fish can ” fly” out of the water, using their wing-like fins … Read more
You may think you’re not super familiar with scavenger fish, heck, you might not even know what the term implies, but I’m certain you’ll be familiar with many species of fish that are, in fact, scavengers! Bottom-dwellers such as catfish, eels, and eelpouts, as well as hagfish, lampreys, remoras, and even some sharks, are all … Read more
Peaceful and beautiful to watch, guppies are very popular aquarium fish that are highly sought after for their ease of care. If you have a 20-gallon tank and want to keep guppies, knowing how many you can keep to prevent overcrowding is important. Read on to find out! How Many Guppies Can Live Comfortably in … Read more
One of the mollies’ priorities is having plenty of space to swim around and stay active. Therefore, you should think twice about how many mollies you want in your 20-gallon tank. So, How many molly fish can live in a 20-gallon tank? The general guideline is to keep one inch of molly per gallon of … Read more
All aquarium fish require a reliable filter to live long and healthy lives. A filter malfunctioning or losing power in an outage should be considered an emergency. Without a filter, detrimental effects on your fish’s health may begin within hours. If your fish are not given any extra help, some may begin to die within … Read more
The neon tetra is some of the most striking and popular tropical freshwater aquarium fish. As a general rule, you can keep 6 or 7 of them in a 10-gallon fish tank. Keeping any more than this is known as ‘overcrowding’ and is full of potential problems. But it should also be noted that neon … Read more
Neon tetras are a piece of the puzzle when it comes to stocking a 20-gallon aquarium. How many neon tetras can you put in a 20-gallon tank? The answer largely depends on the other fish in the tank and the maximum size and personality of the neon tetras. In general, a good rule of thumb … Read more
Okay, aquatic snails are just adorable! They’re simply one of my absolute favorite aquarium-dwellers, and like me, you may wish to own as many as possible – but how many is that? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In short, it totally depends on what type of snail you’re buying and if they’re living … Read more
You’ve just got a beautiful little Fantail goldfish from the pet store, and you are so excited to have it in your tank. I had my first Fantail goldfish when I was a kid, and I completely understand how you feel right now! From my experience, I can tell you that goldfish are extraordinary pets … Read more
Do you know that there are over 1300 African cichlid species? And that’s just the ones we know of – who knows how many more are out there waiting to be discovered! African cichlids are a species of South American freshwater fish native to large African lakes, such as Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake … Read more
