Cichlid fish are popular choices among aquarists due to their eye-catching beauty and tropical environment requirements, needing warm temperatures in their tank for survival. While they can still survive up to two days without an aquarium heater in place, their metabolic energy will quickly deplete, eventually leading them down a path toward sickness or disease. […]

Some aquarists view snails as invaluable algae eaters and scavengers who help keep tanks clean and in balance; to others they're loathed pests that quickly take over their tanks and are hard to rid themselves of. Snails often sneak their way into aquariums through hitchhiking on live plants, rocks, driftwood or decorations - or from […]

Aquarists new to keeping an aquarium may be tempted to add fish that eat poop as part of their ecosystem, thinking this will keep their tank clean. Unfortunately, while certain fish do consume waste in nature, this behavior should never be replicated within an aquarium environment and could actually endanger both its inhabitants as well […]

Goldfish (koi) is an exquisite species domesticated over centuries to display colorful patterns and vibrant hues, making them popular choices in home aquariums and ponds as well as outdoor ponds with larger outdoor environments. Though often mistaken as goldfish in commercial venues, most stock usually found there consists of common carp or mirror carp that […]

Ghost shrimp are small, transparent and colorless aquatic insects that make an excellent addition to any aquarium, helping with substrate sifting by sucking up invertebrates such as worms. But will betta fish eat them? Some aquarists have successfully kept both species together without issue - this doesn't happen by chance or accident; there are specific […]

Tropical fish inhabit warmer waters around the globe and come in an amazing range of forms and sizes; some species are territorial while others can cohabitate peacefully in communities. Zebra danios (Danio rerio) make ideal starter fish for any new aquarium, as they thrive in hard, soft, warm or unheated water environments. Omnivorous in their […]

                Maximizing the Well-being and Lifespan of Cichlid Fish in Captivity Introduction: Cichlid fish are known for their adaptability and captivating colors. In this article, we'll explore how to create an optimal environment, provide the right diet, and extend the lifespan of these remarkable aquatic creatures. We'll also […]

Ammonia in an aquarium can be deadly poison, stressing out or killing the fish in its presence. When levels rise too quickly, you must act swiftly and take measures to lower it by doing certain things that will reduce it quickly. Add beneficial bacteria to your aquarium as one way of reducing ammonia levels. These […]

Male and female betta fish may cohabitate briefly. To reduce aggression between them, use a tank divider so they can see each other and become acquainted. Although their aggression may still manifest through flareing behavior at first, over time its intensity should subside. Males are territorial Male betta fish will chase, nip and attack female […]

Goldfish are easy to care for, providing endless entertainment through cliches, jokes, fraternity hazing rituals, cliches and memes. Yet their popularity does not mask their threat to natural habitats - goldfish can spread disease to local ecosystems. Goldfish possess long dorsal and anal fins, with a saw-toothed spine on their front fins, short jaws, and […]

As pets, axolotls should be fed on a regular basis to provide them with all of their required nutrition. Newborn axolotls need to be fed until their yolk sacs become too large for their size, at which point they can switch over to eating pellets instead. Earthworms and nightcrawlers are key staples for axolotls as […]

Betta fish have a reputation of being difficult roommates, yet some species can actually coexist peacefully with snails. Snails are gentle scavengers who keep your tank clean, providing natural stimulation and exercise to your betta fish. Certain snail species are adept algae eaters that can reduce the amount of algae growing in an aquarium by […]