There’s something about a tightly packed school of colorful aquarium fish, gracefully moving through a beautifully decorated tank that immediately captures the imagination, and transports one to an exotic world. But which peaceful schooling fish are the most colorful, interesting, and easy to keep? Here we’ll run through a list of 13 of the best … Read more
Guppies are one of the most popular aquarium fish species and for many the first thing that comes to mind when they think of fishkeeping. They are colorful, fun to keep and their active behavior can brighten up any tank, whether single-species or community. Unfortunately, like many popular fish species, they are often the victim … Read more
Floating aquarium plants, often with long decorative roots, are popular in many types of aquarium setups and for good reason! There are many advantages to keeping floating plants in your planted aquarium; although they may not always be ideally kept with plant species that require a lot of light, they are a great addition to almost … Read more
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
If you have a small aquarium of under 10 gallons, finding the right fish to stock it with can be pretty tricky! For a start, you need to choose fish that enjoy the same basic water parameters, eat a similar diet, and will get along together as tank mates. To complicate matters further, many fish … Read more
Invertebrates like shrimp, crayfish and crabs are big favorites in the aquarium hobby. And for good reason! There are many species that are very easy to keep, and also quite a few that do well in smaller tanks. They are fun to watch and some even have a bit of personality. So what are the … Read more
Stocking an aquarium can be quite the challenge with all the beautiful specimens in the pet store and the amount of conflicting info online. Many aquarists end up with too many fish, fish they can’t properly care for or fish that just aren’t compatible. This results in dead fish, stress-related diseases and just an overall … Read more
Aquariadise is a blog about everything freshwater aquarium. Its aim is to spread knowledge about fishkeeping, bust fishkeeping myths and help out beginning aquarists as well as long-time aquarium lovers. The site contains info on setting up your own aquarium, fish and plant caresheets, stocking and aquascaping info and above all, plenty of inspiration. Be … Read more
You may have heard about certain species of tropical fish such as betta fish and gouramis that have a special organ known as the labyrinth organ. But what exactly is the labyrinth organ, and what does it do? The labyrinth organ is a specialized organ that allows labyrinth fish to breathe oxygen from the air … Read more
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
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
When I bought my first aquarium, I was daunted by the prospect of growing live plants. Although my fears were unfounded, I opted to launch my fishkeeping career purely with plastic replicas. Later on, my uncle introduced me to the ever-resilient Amazon Sword and I never looked back. Aquarium plants are not only easy to … Read more
