pangio kuhlii

Caresheet: Kuhli loach | Pangio kuhlii

Kuhli loaches are one of my personal favorite tropical aquarium fish species and for a good reason! They are a fun and peaceful fish to watch and easy to keep, which means they’re a great choice for beginners and experienced freshwater aquarists. Keep reading for everything you need to know about kuhli loach care and … Read more

Snail

Removing Snails From Your Aquarium

Snails can make a helpful aquarium cleaning crew and some are very interesting to watch. However, this unfortunately does not apply to all aquatic snail varieties. We all know the scenario; it starts with a single tiny snail that hitchhiked into your tank somehow, and suddenly there are hundreds of them! Oops. How did that happen, and … Read more

fish with personality

Aquariumvissen met persoonlijkheid

Wanneer de meeste mensen aan aquariums denken, wordt er gedacht aan tropische gezelschapsbakken: vreedzaam, kleurig en mooi om te zien, maar niet altijd even spannend. Dit heeft geleid tot het idee dat het houden van aquariums soms saai is, en veel minder interessant dan het houden van een pluiziger, warmbloedig huisdier. Er zijn echter genoeg … Read more

fish with personality

Fish with personality

When thinking of fishkeeping, many people think of tropical community tanks: peaceful, colorful and beautiful, but – admittedly – not always too exciting. This has lead to the idea that fishkeeping is a bit of a ‘boring’ hobby sometimes, and that keeping fish is just not the same as keeping a more fluffy, warmblooded pet. … Read more

Pygmy Cory

Caresheet: Pygmy Cory | Corydoras Pygmaeus, Hastatus, Habrosus

If you’re in search of a schooling fish with adorable looks that are also peaceful, fun to watch, and can live in fairly small aquariums, look no further! Corydoras pygmaeus, C. hastatus, and C. habrosus, better known collectively as pygmy Corydoras, tick all these boxes. These small fish make a perfect choice for any community … Read more

Homemade fish food

Homemade Fish Food | How To Make Gel Food

If you’re done with regular commercial pellets or need to cut your aquarium spending, keep reading! Gel food is a great alternative to the fish food sold in pet- and aquarium stores, and it’s cheap and very easy to make too. It’s already very popular among goldfish keepers because it can help fish overcome swim bladder problems … Read more

Homemade fish food

Gelvoer: een alternatief voor vlokken

Er zijn talloze redenen om geen normale visvlokken of korrels te voeren: ze zijn duur, veel van de in dierenwinkels verkochte merken zijn van slechte kwaliteit, ze kunnen zwemblaasproblemen veroorzaken en ze zijn meestal niet goed afgestemd op de benodigdheden van de vis. Lees verder voor meer informatie over gelvoer en om erachter te komen … Read more

Amano Shrimp

Amano Shrimp: Biology, Habits, Habitats, and Great Care Tips

At Aquariadise, we’ve written dozens of guides to the best algae eaters for freshwater aquariums. Dwarf shrimp are some of the best algae eaters you can hope to find, and none do a better job than the amazing Amano shrimp! Here we’ll take you through everything you need to know about these helpful crustaceans which … Read more

Astronotus ocellatus - Bad Beginner Fish

8 Worst Beginner Fish: How To Start Your Aquarium Right

A lot of the most popular fish available in pet- and aquarium stores are surprisingly bad choices for beginners, and some of the least noticed species are actually very easy to care for. This can get very confusing, especially with most stores not being too helpful. This is why I compiled a list of some … Read more

Dwarf Puffer – Species Profile And Care Guide

The freshwater dwarf puffer might not be the ideal fish for a community tank setup, but its cute looks and fascinating behavior make setting up a special tank just for the fish well worth it.  In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about caring for dwarf puffer fish.  Origins and Habitat … Read more