If I say “Betta,” you say “splendens,” right? After all, Betta splendens (aka Siamese fighting fish) are the fish that most aquarists know and love. Their aggressive temperament can be a hassle, but their beautiful coloration and fun personalities more than make up for that. But did you know there’s more to these fish than just being … Read more
When setting up and stocking your fish tank, you’re probably thinking of fish, right? Certainly not snails. Snails are pests. Or are they? The humble freshwater snail has been gaining popularity, and for good reason. There are some fascinating (and beautiful) species out there. Snails will even scrape algae off your tank walls, eat leftover fish food, and … Read more
One thing many aquarists focus on when setting up an aquarium and picking fish to stock it with is color. One or multiple colorful fish species can really brighten up a tank and make it become the centerpiece of a room. A wide range of vibrant freshwater fish species in the aquarium industry have beautiful … 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
