Superworm

Superworms: Top 5 Best Options for Feeding Your Fish

If you have carnivorous or omnivorous fish, you most likely feed them bloodworms and other similar meaty protein sources. This guide discusses Superworms, including how to raise this nutritionally valuable fish food at home. Keep reading for the definitive buyer’s guide to Superworms! What Are Superworms? Superworms are sometimes called Kingworms or Morio worms, although … Read more

betta fish fight

Do Betta Fish Fight? Everything You Need To Know

The most common question when considering keeping more than one betta fish is, “Do betta fish fight?” The quick answer to this question is yes, betta fish will fight. Actually, I made a very silly mistake in my first experience with betta fish! I put two males in the same tank without researching whether or … Read more

Exotic Freshwater Fish

14 Exotic Freshwater Fish for Your Aquarium

Your home fish tank is suitable for so much more than tetras and goldfish! There are many gorgeous, exotic freshwater fish you can keep in your aquarium that are bound to fascinate and impress visitors to your home. Read this guide to discover some beautiful exotic freshwater fish you can keep in your home tank. … Read more

Aggressive Fish

12 Aggressive Fish Species for Your Home Aquarium

Although you might initially shy away from keeping aggressive freshwater fish species in your aquarium, some of the feistiest fish are also the most popular. So, what makes aggressive fish so popular? And are aggressive species more challenging to keep than peaceful ones? Read this guide to learn the 12 aggressive fish species we actually recommend … Read more

Feather Duster Worms

Feather Duster Worms: A Complete Care Guide 

If you have a mature marine aquarium and you’re looking for something different to add to your collection, feather duster worms are a fantastic option.  These are delicate-looking creatures that can create a beautifully textured contrast against soft anemones and hard corals.  These fascinating invertebrates are not challenging to keep, as long as you provide … Read more

pistol shrimp care

Pistol Shrimp: A Complete Guide to this Snapping Crustacean

If you have a marine aquarium and you’re looking for a unique and impressive critter to add to your collection, the pistol shrimp could be perfect for you. Pistol shrimp are also known as snapping shrimp because of the loud sound the creature’s snapping claw makes. This claw generates a tremendous force that can easily … Read more

Convict Tang

The Convict Tang: A Complete Care and Feeding Guide

Keeping a marine tank gives you a huge choice of exotic and colorful fish to add to your collection, and the Convict Tang is one of the most popular saltwater fish in the hobby! Interested to learn more? Read this guide to learn all about the Convict Tang, including how to care for this beautiful … Read more

predatory freshwater fish

21 Predatory Freshwater Fish For Your Tank

Although you might not think that aggressive freshwater fish are suitable for life in an aquarium setting, some of the most popular tropical species are predatory. Many predatory species of fish are quite safe to keep in a community set up when given the right tank mates and environment.  Read this guide to learn what … Read more

Foxface Rabbitfish Care

Foxface Rabbitfish: Our Complete Care Guide

Foxface rabbitfish are interesting fish. They don’t really look like any other fish in the marine aquarium hobby, and they have some interesting behaviors.  If you’re an intermediate saltwater aquarium keeper, then a foxface rabbitfish might be the next best addition to your tank. Just don’t get too close to those venomous spines! Keep reading … Read more

Blue Damselfish

Blue Damselfish Care Guide

If you’re a newbie to the marine aquarium hobby, you need to read this guide to the Blue Damselfish! This beautiful species of fish is among the most popular saltwater fish in the damselfish family, being both stunning to look at and easy to care for. Keep reading to find out everything you need to … Read more

Best Saltwater Fish

The Best Saltwater Fish To Keep In Your Tank

For many aquarists, there’s nothing more exciting than setting up their first saltwater aquarium. While a freshwater aquarium can be beautiful, saltwater aquariums can host a wide array of striking aquatic life not found in freshwater tanks. Saltwater aquarium fish come in wide varieties, providing hobbyists with plenty of choices as to how they want … Read more

Saltwater Angelfish

Saltwater Angelfish: Complete Care Guide

Saltwater angelfish are some of the most recognizable fish species in the aquarium-keeping hobby. Angels are colorful, big, and picturesque against a coral reef backdrop. But did you know that angelfish aren’t reef-safe and can’t be kept with corals? These fish require a lot of swimming space and should be introduced with caution to the … Read more

Best Fish Names

The Best Fish Names That’ll Fit Any Personality

After dogs and cats, fish are the most popular pet in the US! Whether you have a pet betta fish, a goldfish, or a pufferfish, each individual has its own personality. So, you want to choose a name for your fish that reflects its looks, character, or habits. You might want to go for funny … Read more

Acan Coral

Acan Coral: Our Complete Care Guide

Acan corals are an understated coral. They are easy to care for and can bring intense colors to the lower portions of the tank. Many designer varieties are available that can go for hundreds of dollars, though acan coral care is relatively basic in a well-established reef aquarium. Keep reading to find out everything you … Read more

Blue Hippo Tang

Blue Hippo Tang (Paracanthurus Hepatus) Caresheet

The Blue Hippo tang makes a stunning addition to a large marine aquarium. Several species of surgeonfish or tang are called Blue Hippo tangs, such as the Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon) from the Indo-Pacific region and the Blue tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) that’s found in the Atlantic Ocean. However, all those species are related, and … Read more