With the huge range of fish species one can choose between, there must be a quick and simple way to narrow down the options, and that decision is an important one! Freshwater and saltwater fish is the key question when deciding to start a new (or first) aquarium. Many factors, including level of knowledge, available finances, time commitment, and your ultimate goal for the aquarium factor into the decision between freshwater or saltwater fish for your home aquarium. Read more »

When it comes to their fish tanks, everyone wants an aquarium set up to call their own.  There are two easy ways to ways to fulfill this need, and one that is a bit more difficult.  These include choosing a unique aquarium backdrop, adding fun ornaments, and trying to specialize in rare, hard to find species of tropical fish. Read more »

Many people wonder if adding fish tank salt to a freshwater aquarium is a good idea or if it should be avoided. This is often considered if fish are ill or appear to be coming down with an illness, but some people consider adding salt on a regular basis. For the purpose of this discussion, it will consider adding salt to an aquarium that houses a few rasboras, dwarf gouramis, bristlenose plecos, mollies, guppies, and perhaps a few ghost shrimp in a 30 gallon aquarium. Read more »

Within the aquarium hobby, the holy grail of fish tanks is widely agreed up on to be a show quality reef tank.  Unfortunately, for newcomers to the hobby, the setup of such a reef aquarium is not an easy thing to accomplish.  Rushing into a first reef tank will ultimately result in wasted money and disappointment.  Fortunately, if you prepare properly and research before buying your equipment, you can expect to be rewarded with a fantastic display quality reef tank.  The goal of this article is to describe some of the important factors to consider before you setup such an aquarium. Read more »

Feeding corals used to be a difficult task. There are stories of people trying to feed each coral individually, but thankfully this task can often be avoided! With many products designed to mimic “marine snow” there is less need to target feed your corals and filter feeders. Some of the best saltwater fish tank supplies that are foods for corals, sponges, anemones, and other filter feeders include PhytoPlan, Micro-Vert, and MarineSnow. Read more »