Malaysian Trumpet snails are often considered pests in the aquarium hobby. However, although they have a high rate of reproduction, these mollusks are also very beneficial as detritus feeders and assist in preventing compaction of your substrate by burrowing through it. To learn more about properly caring for Malaysian Trumpet snails, their usefulness, and ways … Read more
Cichlids are known for belligerence and having an aggressive nature. However, it is possible to keep dwarf cichlids in a harmonious community setup, provided you choose the right species to live together. There are a few dwarf cichlid species for beginner aquarists that provide a gentle introduction to keeping these lovely fish. As you become … Read more
If you’re thinking about setting up a 5-gallon (18.9 L) aquarium, it’s easy to get confused by the conflicting information spread around the internet and by aquarium stores. So, you’re not working with a lot of space, but you still have many options to choose from, believe it or not! What are the best fish … Read more
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
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
When thinking of fishkeeping, many people think of tropical community tanks: peaceful, colorful and beautiful, but – admittedly – not always too exciting. This has lead to the idea that fishkeeping is a bit of a ‘boring’ hobby sometimes, and that keeping fish is just not the same as keeping a more fluffy, warmblooded pet. … 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
Een visbestand uitzoeken voor een nieuw aquarium kan nog een behoorlijke uitdaging zijn; veel aquarianen raken ietwat overweldigd door het kleurige assortiment in de lokale aquariumwinkel en eindigen met vissen die niet in het aquarium passen, teveel vissen of vissen die niet bij elkaar passen. Dit gaat bijna altijd fout, met als resultaat dode vissen, … Read more
For beginning aquarists the choice in fish you are confronted with when stepping into a fish store might be a bit confusing. The fact that staff is often not helpful at all and will usually give you bad advice doesn’t make things easier. Which fish are easy to care for and won’t go belly-up at … Read more
Voor beginnende aquarianen is de keus in vissen in de lokale aquariumwinkel vaak een beetje verwarrend. Het feit dat medewerkers in veel gevallen niet erg behulpzaam zijn en vaak slecht advies geven om meer winst te kunnen draaien helpt ook niet echt. Welke vissen zijn nou wel goede beginnersvissen en welke niet? Hieronder een korte … 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
