Tired of searching for an aquarium snail that doesn’t produce babies by the hundreds? Nervous about Sulawesi snail care requirements? The solution is here. Faunus ater, also known as the black devil snail, is a large aquarium snail that doesn’t reproduce in freshwater. Also, it looks awesome! The ideal choice if you’re looking for an interesting … Read more
Although dwarf shrimp are all the rage in the aquarium hobby at the moment, they aren’t the only fascinating freshwater crustaceans we can keep in our tanks. Crayfish are a great option for anyone who finds shrimp a little too ‘boring’. Some crays are tiny and peaceful, others are massive and will try to destroy … Read more
Freshwater pufferfish are what we refer to as ‘oddballs’ in the aquarium hobby: the many species of pufferfish, both marine, and freshwater don’t seem to fall neatly into any of the regular fish categories. Colomesus asellus, also known as the Amazon puffer, is even more of an oddball species than other puffers. Unlike its very … Read more
Poecilia sphenops, also known as mollies, are one of the most popular aquarium fish species. These livebearers are available in many different colors and patterns and are sure to add a fun note to your aquarium. They make an easy breeding project and also offer a great opportunity to set up a brackish tank. Keep … Read more
Water quality is one of the most important parts of fishkeeping. If your aquarium isn’t cycled your fish are in danger, so keeping a close eye on the water values is always a good idea. To test your water you need a water test kit that tests for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH at the very … Read more
Gobies from the Brachygobius genus, better known as bumblebee gobies, are small bottom-dwelling fish featuring bee-like black and yellow stripes. Despite its cute appearance, unfortunately, this species is not an ideal community fish as it requires a brackish water setup that many potential tank mates can’t thrive in.  So, why keep bumblebee gobies then? … Read more
When it comes to invertebrates, many aquarists immediately think of the different kinds of shrimp and crayfish that they could keep in their tank. However, there’s another group of fascinating invertebrates that can also be kept in freshwater and brackish aquariums: crabs! Unfortunately, there is still a lot of misinformation out there about these clawed … Read more
The zebra danio fish is a spirited and entertaining freshwater species that are inexpensive and great for any beginner aquarium hobbyist. Reaching a maximum size of 2 inches, this hardy fish brings excitement to small setups. Keep reading for everything you need to know about zebra danio care and keeping them in your own aquarium. … Read more
It can be rather puzzling when the water in a new or established aquarium turns cloudy all of a sudden. You may find yourself asking: is cloudy water normal, what is causing it, should you be worried, and how do you fix a cloudy aquarium? There are a few factors that could cause your tank water … Read more
Thai micro crabs (Limnopilos naiyanetri) are a fully aquatic crab species that truly lives up to its name: their carapace grows to a maximum size of around 1 cm (0.4 inch)! This makes them a perfect addition to nano tanks and very peaceful aquarium setups. Keep reading for everything you need to know about keeping … Read more
There are many different types of catfish available in the aquarium trade, some of which work well in the home community aquarium and some of which definitely don’t. There’s a catfish for all tank sizes and community types, so keep reading for a list of 8 catfish ranging from small to medium sized and from calm … Read more
Freshwater puffers are gaining popularity in the aquarium hobby, and for good reason: they are a very intelligent and incredibly fun fish to keep. Unfortunately, there is still quite a bit of confusion out there about which species of puffer belongs in freshwater and which only do well in brackish aquariums, which often results in … 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
Ich, also known as white spot disease or ick, is a very common fish disease that almost every aquarist will unfortunately encounter sooner or later. If there are white spots on your fish, you might be dealing with ich as well. Keep reading for everything you need to know about identifying and treating ich and how … Read more
After setting up your aquarium and succesfully getting everything up and running, it can be easy to forget to do regular maintenance. Weekly water changes are something most aquarists will remember to do, but there’s more to keeping your aquarium healthy: don’t forget to pay some attention to your filter as well! It contains all the … Read more
