We’ve all been there: preparing for a vacation, but wondering what to do with our pet fish while we’re away. If you don’t have friends or family to feed them regularly, you have no other option than to leave them without food for a while. Before you panic and envision your finny friends belly-up, here’s … Read more
Keeping axolotls with other fish requires careful planning. These unique creatures are both predators and prey. Their sensitive gills are also tempting snacks for some fish. So, choosing the right tankmates is crucial for a harmonious (and fin-tastic!) cohabitation. Because, yes, you can mix together axolotl and fish, but you have to be careful and … Read more
Choosing the right substrate for your fish tank is extremely important, especially if you plan on having a planted aquarium or even a jarrarium. The substrate will not only offer the means for your plants to establish their roots, but will also offer them the required nutrients for solid growth, some of which might be … Read more
Setting up a jarrarium is different from setting up a regular aquarium, as you have more options when it comes to choosing the substrate. This varies depending on the type of jarrarium you want to create and in today’s article we’ll cover them all. I will get in depth on this below, but if you … Read more
I am REALLY passionate about jarrariums and self sustaining water ecosystems, having created over a dozen over the years, and still running multiple at the moment. Today, we’re going to talk about one really important aspect of creating these amazing ecosystems: choosing the best jars for them. I say that the most important element when … Read more
Today I am here to help you make the best choice when it comes to keeping the water clean inside your fish tank by sharing the best aquarium filters for your large tank (updated for 2024). One of the things that you must do right is keep the water clean so that your fish friends … Read more
Today, I’m going to share my thoughts on the CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium substrate. This review will quickly cover what you should expect if you choose this substrate for your tank setup and what my thoughts are about it. We’ll start by quickly checking out some Pros and Cons, and then we’ll go a … Read more
Most aquarium plants are resilient and they can do well in an unheated tank. But since most of them actually prefer warmer water, it’s a good idea to choose for your tank setup one of these best aquatic plants that do well in cold water. Even though most plants would survive without a heater, it’s … Read more
There are few things more unpleasant than seeing your beautiful aquarium starting to smell bad. But don’t worry – this happens relatively often and I am here to share everything you should know about how to stop an aquarium from smelling bad, as well as how to prevent this from happening again. In the end, … Read more
Choosing one or more of these best floating plants for aquariums will help you create that dream setup. You’ll also know what to expect from each plant, and where to find it. While I am not a particularly huge fan of floating plants in freshwater aquariums, mainly because they can interfere with the quality of … Read more