Neon tetras are beautiful, tiny, colorful aquarium fish that are full of personality. They can add a lot of fun to your tank! If you’re looking for tank mates for your Neon tetras, you’re in luck! There are a bunch of suitable species to choose from. Here’s a list of 20 of our favorite tank … Read more
Fish that live in ponds or other slow-moving bodies of water are more likely to eat duckweed, a thick green carpet plant. From bettas to mollies, many fish will have a duckweed snack. Some people with ponds even add fish to solve duckweed problems! Let’s take an indepth look at some of the fish that … Read more
Did you just return from your local fish store with a brand-new goldfish and tetras? You may be wondering if it’s okay to keep these two fish together. Unfortunately, the answer is no. I know, I know. You’re probably thinking, “But they’re both small fish! They’ll be fine together.” I’m sorry to say that this … Read more
If you’ve seen your fish start convulsing, getting wobbly, or starting to tremor, you might have been concerned about what was happening – and rightly so! Well, there’s a good chance your fish could have been having a seizure. Although so rare that many fish keepers never encounter one, these can, in fact, happen, and … Read more
Are you wondering if keeping a plecostomus and betta fish together in the same tank is possible? Surprisingly, they can coexist quite peacefully as long as you take some important considerations into account. For starters, you must choose a large enough tank for both species, as they will require plenty of room to thrive. In … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered “can fish see in the dark?” you’ll be interested to learn the complex answer. While fish can’t see in the dark, they do have pressure-sensitive organs on either side of their body to help them navigate in deep water or at night. These are called lateral lines. Notably, fish don’t experience … Read more
If you want to breed fish for profit, the best place to start is in your own fish tank. Whether you are just getting into fishkeeping or you are well into the aquarium hobby, you can start breeding and selling your fish to make your existing tanks profitable. When you’re ready to expand, consider the … Read more
Although it’s awesome that your nerite snails breed and produce beautiful eggs, it can sometimes get a little messy in your aquarium. These guys breed too fast and lay their eggs all over the place, making it difficult to clean up the mess. However, don’t worry! You can take a few simple steps to easily … Read more
Marine fish are undoubtedly the most colorful, spectacular fish in the hobby. However, many of them are tricky to care for and very expensive. But the Engineer goby bucks the trend, being easy to care for, beginner-friendly, and not outrageously pricey. Read this guide to learn how to care for these beautiful, peaceful community saltwater … Read more
Cardinal tetras are small, tropical freshwater fish often mistaken for the Neon tetras to which Cardinals are related. However, Cardinal tetras are somewhat more challenging to keep healthy than Neons. You need to read this guide if you’re wondering whether Cardinal tetras would make a good addition to your community aquarium! Cardinal Tetra – Overview … Read more
If you’ve got aquarium fish, you probably talk to them. Just admit it! We all like to talk to our fish when we think that nobody else is around to hear. But can fish hear you all the way from under the water? The answer is yes! They can. Although their hearing apparatus may work … Read more
If you’re looking for an impressive fish and you have a large tank, the Jaguar cichlid might be one you want to consider. These are large, aggressive, predatory fish that can’t be kept in a community tank with smaller species that might be viewed as a food source. However, you can keep them in pairs … Read more
Oscars and cichlids are both beautiful species of fish, so much so that many people think they’ll look great in a tank together – but this isn’t always a wise choice. Due to the temperament of some species of these fish and the water parameters recommended for different species, it can be very difficult to … Read more
Daytime lighting is usually the focus of most fish owners, especially if your tank has live plants, which require a large amount of light. But what about at night? Do fish need night lighting? Why would it be beneficial? Read our guide to learn more about our top aquarium night light picks! Using Night Lighting … Read more
If you’re ready for a bright, beautiful, shy fish in your aquarium but don’t want to deal with a betta’s bad attitude, the Dwarf gourami might be the perfect fish for you! These peaceful tropical fish are fairly easy to take care of, and we have all the information you need to keep your fish … Read more
