Although some people may find it hard to believe that keeping tropical fish in your home or office can improve the quality of your life, it’s actually something that has been well studied and proven to be true. From our point of view it’s easy to see why. We actually feel the benefits on a…
One of the most important aspects of the fishkeeping game is the quality of the water in your aquarium. Bad water quality can quickly lead to the death of all of the fish and plants that are unfortunate enough to live in it. Filling up your aquarium with basic tap water is a recipe for…
The Honey Gourami (scientifically known as Trichogaster Chuna) is a species of small tropical fish that belongs to the popular Gourami family. Honey Gouramis are not as popular as Dwarf Gouramis due to the fact that their colourings tend to look bland and boring in a retail environment, and few people know enough about them…
Also known as Zebra Cichlids, the Convict Cichlid is a species of fish that is incredibly popular in the fish keeping hobby due to their low care requirements, and their beautiful coloring. Perfect for beginner aquarists, the Convict Cichlid is a relatively small fish that will grow up to around 6 inches in length for…
Catfish are one of the most sought-after freshwater aquarium fish for beginners setting up a new home aquarium. One of the most common species of catfish you will find in aquariums all across the globe are the Pictus Catfish. Naturally found in shallow flowing waters of the Orinico and Amazon Rivers, these small catfish are…
Keeping fish is an accepted hobby and one of the most popular ones at that. Keeping frogs, on the other hand, is something that has only risen in popularity over the last few years. African Dwarf Frogs are one of the most popular aquatic frogs in the hobby nowadays and what once was a rare…
One of the most common freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby today, and quite often the most unusual, is the Black Molly. Unlike the other types of Molly fish available in the fish keeping hobby, the Black Molly gets the majority of its traits as a result of captive breeding and you would struggle to…
One of the most popular freshwater fish in the fishkeeping hobby today is the Zebra Danio (Scientific name: Danio Rerio). Originating from several places in Central Asia, such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, the Zebra Danio is a very peaceful and beautiful looking fish who will be a welcomed addition to any community…
Although algae can look good when kept in small quantities, it’s easy to spread out of control if you don’t keep it in check. Introducing algae eating species into your freshwater aquarium, as well as making sure your aquarium filtration is up to scratch, can help to prevent your tanks algae production from becoming an…
One of the best fishes you can include in your aquarium set-up is the Tiger Pleco. It has brown stripes that cover all parts of its body down to its fins. Its eyes are also striped with a pattern resembling that of the stripes on its head. Being territorial, this fish loves peace and quiet…
Livebearers come in various patterns and colorations and can add a lot of excitement and beauty to community tanks. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aquarist, livebearers can easily thrive and multiply without much effort despite their fragile appearance. What are Livebearers? To put things simply, livebearers are fish that give birth to free-swimming…
A lot of people who are new to keeping saltwater fish often end up frustrated after seeing their first fish suddenly die in a few days or even hours. Compared to freshwater tanks, saltwater tanks have a stricter set of rules, and therefore a comparatively smaller allowable margin of error. With that said, here are…