Fish Rubbing on Rocks

Is Your Fish Rubbing on Rocks? Read On To Find Out Why

Have you noticed your coldwater or tropical fish rubbing on rocks and other hard objects and surfaces in your tank? Is that normal, natural behavior, or is there something seriously amiss with your fishy friends? Rubbing and flicking their bodies against rocks is usually a sign that all is not well with your fish. There … Read more

how to lower kh in aquarium

How To Lower KH in Aquariums – Our Informative Guide

The KH levels in your fish tank are directly linked to the health and well-being of your fish and other livestock. Sometimes, those levels become out of kilter, being too low or too high, which can affect other crucial water quality factors, such as pH. But why is the correct KH level important? How do … Read more

Seachem Product

The 8 Best Seachem Products: A Must-Have for Any Aquarist

Seachem is a large name in the field of aquarium products. Their products help aquarists to keep their aquariums healthy. Their products help maintain the proper water chemistry and provide chemical and biological filtration for your needs. If you’re looking for something to make your aquarium hobby easier, read on to learn about Seachem. Seachem … Read more

Pigeon Blood Discus

Pigeon Blood Discus: History, Appearance, and Feeding Habits

Do you know that Pigeon Blood Discus results from a natural color mutation? Their bright red color with contrasting blue fins makes them one of the most popular freshwater fish in the world. I know you might think that since they are cross-bred, they might not be as hardy as the wild-caught Pigeon Blood Discus. … Read more

Apisto

9 Apistos Species: A Comprehensive Care and Breeding Guide 

Apistogramma or “apistos” are one of the most popular tropical freshwater fish species in the hobby! Apistos are more commonly known as dwarf cichlids. These are small beautiful fish that are a great choice for experienced aquarists. Even better, apistos come in a whole range of different species. This guide provides an overview of these … Read more

Teacup Stingray Care

Teacup Stingray Care Guide: Everything You Need To Know

The Teacup Stingray is a bottom-dwelling freshwater fish that might be a good addition to your setup if you have experience keeping tropical fish. Read this guide to learn how to care for these remarkable creatures. What Is a Teacup Stingray? Teacup Stingrays are also known as Reticulated, or Longtail Stingrays and have the scientific … Read more

Best Reef Salt

The Best Reef Salt For Your Saltwater Aquarium

The first step to having a successful reef tank is having good saltwater. Most nutrients needed in a reef aquarium are a combination of those naturally occurring in water being used and those supplemented by additional salt. Because of this, some reef salts provide better nutrient levels for your tank. You’ll also want a safe, … Read more

Types Of Butterfly Fish

Types Of Butterflyfish

Butterflyfish are some of the most iconic species of fish swimming around a shallow reef with large, angelfish-like bodies and eye-catching yellow, black, and white patterns. In the aquarium trade, these beautiful fish also make excellent additions as saltwater aquarium life, in part because they graze on the rocks for algae and other microorganisms. Unfortunately, … 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

Refugium Light

Top 5 Best Refugium Lights

Saltwater aquarium lights are expensive enough, but now you have to buy a type of light for a thing called a refugium. Refugiums can be one of the most important parts of reef filtration, and you’ll want to set it up correctly. That means getting the best light possible to help with nutrient export. Keep … Read more

How To Raise pH In Aquarium

How To Raise pH In Your Aquarium

What’s so important about the pH levels in your freshwater aquarium? Why is a common water quality issue like low pH not suitable for some species of fish in your marine tank?  Well, if the pH levels in your fish tank are unstable or not suitable for the fish species you keep, your fish could … Read more

Best Aquarium Test Strips

Best Aquarium Test Strips

Providing your fishy friend with clean, healthy water that’s safe for it to live in is crucial if it’s going to thrive. So, in addition to keeping the aquarium clean and maintaining your filter media properly, you’ll need to carry out regular checks to make sure the water parameters are correct and stable.  To do … Read more

best aquarium plant fertilizer

Best Aquarium Plant Fertilizer Options For A Thriving Freshwater Tank

While some plants are supposed to be easy to keep, you might find yourself struggling with melting yellow leaves or a general lack of growth. There are a few factors that go into successfully growing and maintaining freshwater plants, including lighting, substrates, water flow, and nutrients. Nutrients can be confusing to test and understand in … Read more

Oscar Fish

Oscar Fish Species Profile And Care Guide

Oscar fish are notorious for being aggressive and difficult to keep. But is that the truth or just an urban myth? Oscar fish are more suitable for experienced fishkeepers, partly because of their temperament but also because of their size. However, once you have oscars in your life, you’ll be captivated by their intelligence, dazzling … Read more