Many newcomers to the salt water aquarium hobby ask how easy or difficult it will be to keep a marine aquarium for the first time. This is never an easy answer to give because there are so many factors involved in setting up and taking care of a salt water fish tank. On the bright [...]

If you are interested in keeping tropical fish, it is important to know what kind of community tropical fish will be a good bet. Good choices for community tropical fish are ones that are easy to keep, get along with other fish, and have similar requirements. Often, soft to medium hard water is the norm [...]

If you are looking to setup a refugium for your reef tank, but do not want to spend the money on an expensive refugium, DIY may be the best route for you.  There are many things to consider when it comes to setting up your own DIY refugium.  These include the location of your refugium, [...]

When most people start keeping fish in an aquarium, they start with a smaller aquarium that is easy to fit on a dresser, desk, or table at home.  This is usually a good enough place to hold a fish tank for awhile.  When it comes to owning multiple aquariums or setting up a large tank, [...]

The Black Neon Tetra, also known as Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, is a native of Peru. This species is distinguished by its adjacent horizontal stripes, always a white stripe above a black stripe. Although they have a similar name as the Black Tetra, they are actually different species! Rather small, it grows to about 1.5 inches (4 [...]

Tropical Fish are popular and fun to keep and breed. People could easily get hours of enjoyment from watching their fish swim around inside their watery environment. They may be relatively easy to deal with as long as you research your options before having your own tropical fish. If you’re hoping to get some tropical [...]

One of the best things about aquariums is that they are a source of both excitement and learning.  Many people will be daunted by the thought of setting up their first tropical fish tank.  By following the simple steps of purchasing the necessary supplies, finding the best location, adding water to the aquarium, choosing the [...]

For newcomers to the aquarium hobby, determining the type of aquarium light bulbs needed for any given fish tank setup can be a confusing process.  The basic types of aquarium lighting include incandescent bulbs, fluorescent and compact fluorescent lights, and metal halide.  Other factors that are important to the type of aquarium light you need [...]

Two of the most common issues that arise in a freshwater tropical aquarium are cloudy water and green water. These can be a nuisance to deal with if you don’t know a few tricks of the trade. This article will focus on cloudy water and green water in tropical aquariums and will help you understand [...]

If you’re looking into breeding tropical fish, there are a few tips you should keep in mind before diving into this opportunity. First, you need to decide what kind of tropical fish you want to start breeding. This is perhaps the most important choice to make since you will likely spend at least 6 months [...]

Guppies breeding is relatively easy and it can even be fun for the whole family. Guppies are easy-going fish, and they are quite hardy, so you do not have to be an expert breeder to be successful at breeding guppies. There are two ways to breed guppies, and both have distinct advantages and disadvantages. We [...]

Breeding betta fish can be quite fun and enjoyable but there are some factors that you should know before taking on the challenge. Overall, bettas are a spectacular fish, with vibrant colors and graceful, flowing, long tails. In addition to their pleasing look, they are simple fish that do not require some of the elaborate [...]

While anyone can do away with plastic and artificial plants when it comes to aquariums, nothing still beats the natural beauty of live aquarium plants for many reasons. They help in providing a more balanced and stable aquarium environment. Aside from that, they are more colorful and vibrant than artificial plants. Also, they help in [...]

Many people keep siamese fighting fish in bowls or vases.  A betta in a plain bowl with nothing else in it can be a boring site to see sometimes.  If you find yourself in this scenario, you’re in luck because there are a few tricks you can use to make your betta fish bowl unique [...]

When it comes to fish tank plants, there is a wide variety to choose from.  Aquarium plants come in 5 or 6 different types – stem, rhizome, bulb, rosette, and floating plants.  The planting techniques will vary depending on the type of plant you have.  Stem – Planting stem plants is done by removing the [...]

Aquariums are available in a huge range of sizes and shapes and the options can be daunting to anyone new to the fish hobby.  With all these options, it can be easy to get lost and not know what size of tank will be appropriate for you.  I will list the most commonly found aquarium [...]

Say you just brought home a great new aquarium. It has several fish added to it and maybe a few plants and rocks or fun ornaments to it. The fish are healthy and active, as are the plants. While you definitely enjoy watching the new fish in their excellent tropical aquarium, something seems missing. After [...]

Goldie needs to renovate. The ubiquitous goldfish bowl has been found out to be an unhealthy living environment. There are now new upgrades to make life better for fish and other living organisms that are put in an aquarium. Unlike the plain and simple goldfish bowl for Goldie, a mini fish aquarium can now be [...]

The location of the home aquarium is an important consideration when it comes to setting up any aquarium in your home. Unlike other kinds of pets, it can be placed in almost any part of the house as it doesn’t require space for movement and growth. However, placing them just anywhere is something that must [...]

Buying online requires a special sort of know-how, kind of like the good old street smarts but this time on the information superhighways of the web. Some tips are important to be aware of to help avoid being scammed when buying fish tanks online. Aside from this, a transaction would require a debit or credit [...]

Once someone settles into the aquarium hobby and has a grasp of the basics, they often become compelled to start aquascaping.  Aquascaping is basically “landscaping the interior of your fish tank to give it a more interesting appearance.  Most aquascapers start with gravel, add various plants, driftwood, and aquarium rocks paying special attention to the [...]

No matter how much effort you put into regular aquarium maintenance, there will come a time when you have no choice but to do a thorough job cleaning your aquarium glass.  There are actually three surfaces you need to consider when it comes to this specific task.  These include the inside, the outside, and the [...]

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, [...]

Is the mini tank bug getting to you? Obviously enough, especially if you are looking into articles pertaining to setting up your very own mini aquarium or mini bow aquarium. Although these tanks take up as little space as possible (especially if you consider some of the newer models coming out), there are still a [...]

Mini aquariums could be reef aquariums, freshwater aquariums, or marine aquariums. They can be devoted to small goldfish, corydoras, guppies, mollies, shrimp, or any small fish that is suited to the small environment that this type of aquarium can offer. When owning and care for a smaller fish tank, one must be ready to do [...]