I think that it goes without saying that every aquarist knows that maintaining a sparkling clean tank is not only crucial for the health and happiness of our aquatic friends, but also so much more pleasant to the eye. And one of the things that’s easiest to deal with is silicone from the aquarium glass. … Read more
After setting up your fish tank or fish bowl, you might end up noticing that there is an oily film or a white film on top of the water in the aquarium. This is more common in Betta bowls than other types of aquariums, for one important reason that I will mention below, although it’s … Read more
Bettas are some of the most popular pet fish in the world and it makes sense to wonder if they can eat human food. While hopefully nobody is planning to feed their Betta some steak, other foods can be accepted and enjoyed by your Betta – we’ve already learned that Bettas can eat lettuce, for … Read more
If you go to a pet shop, watch photos or videos online or visit aquarists, you will only see one Betta fish per tank, or bowl or even a glass of water. Does this mean that you can’t keep more than one Betta fish in your tank? Let’s dive in to find the answer! Bettas … Read more
Fish are some of the easiest pets in the world when it comes to caring for them… but they still require a lot of involvement. You need a great filter to keep the water in the tank clean, you need to change the water regularly, feed them the proper food and so on. But this … Read more
Most aquarists don’t name their fish mainly because it’s difficult to tell one from another. But if you have a Betta, things are a lot easier: since you can’t keep more than one Betta in the same tank, you can definitely name your fish pet. But sometimes, finding the right name for your Betta fish … Read more
Loaches have numerous characteristics that make them stand out. The first thing one will notice is their eel-like shape and their tendency to climb rocks and plants and dig around the bottom of the aquarium. They are known to like company and are not picky eaters. Loach aquarium fish care requires that one understand the … Read more
One of the most common diseases that aquarium fish can get is ICH or ichthyophthiriasis. Although common, this disease can be fatal if left untreated, so it’s important to know what causes ICH on fish and how to treat it. And this is what we’re going to learn in today’s article: how to treat ICH, … Read more
I’m here today to share my experience and knowledge with you on setting up a planted goldfish aquarium, taking you step by step through the process. As someone who has been keeping fish for years (and built self-sustaining aquariums too), I can tell you that there’s nothing like the satisfaction you get from creating beautiful … Read more
Nano tanks are charming, but more difficult to run than larger tanks due to the limited options in regards to choices of fish species and equipment. But today I am here to help you make the right choices by sharing the best saltwater fish for nano tanks. There are plenty of fish species that can … Read more