Neon tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) are one of the most popular fish among hobbyists. They’re active, brightly colored, inexpensive, and simple to maintain. Neon tetras are found in the Amazon Basin; however, those in the pet trade are often bred in captivity. In the wild, neon tetras live around ten years, which is twice the amount for those…
The betta fish, also known as the Siamese fighting fish, is among the most popular tropical fish today due to its bright colors and gorgeous flowing tail. Betta fish have great personalities and will love to interact with you and their environment when they’re happy and healthy. Many beginner fish keepers are drawn to the…
Most beginner fishkeepers tend to opt for a 5-gallon tank to start their fishkeeping journey. 5-gallon tanks are a great first aquarium as they’re convenient and small enough to fit in condos or apartments, or in spaces without a lot of room to hold larger aquariums. Because of their smaller size, however, you’ll want to…
Have you ever seen bubbles at the top of your betta fish tank? Bubbles are a good sign and not a reason to be worried. It means your fish is healthy, and is a typical trait of male betta fish. In a nutshell, seeing a betta bubble nest in the fish tank indicates that your…
So you are stuck with a bunch of fry in your aquarium and you aren’t exactly sure what to do with them? Or maybe you are getting into breeding and want to know all of the ins-and-outs of raising healthy fry? Whatever the case may be, successfully raising healthy fry is not always an easy…
Spirulina the unappealing green powder you often come across in health food stores, is one of the most consumed supplements in the world. For humans, its high antioxidant content and broad vitamin profile has been proven to lower cholesterol, improve digestion, lower cancer risk and many other health benefits. But did you know it’s also…
Coldwater fish (outside of the well-known Goldfish, of course) are probably not as well-known as their freshwater and saltwater cousins, but that shouldn’t discourage you from setting up a cold water tank of your own. There are many exciting Coldwater fish species that you can keep to make your home aquarium as colorful and as…
One of the most common mistakes that newbies to the fishkeeping hobby often make is to not correctly acclimatize any new fish they add to their aquarium. Acclimatization is a crucial part of the process when adding new fish, but what about plants? Do you still need to follow the same rules when adding new…
Goldfish are undoubtedly one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world and are typically the first that pop into the mind of beginners when they consider setting up a fish tank. And for good reason. Goldfish are extremely common, making them cheap, easy to find and information about caring for them is readily…
Keeping shrimp in your aquarium is a fantastic way to diversify life in your underwater world. They are incredibly fun to watch and you can lose hours just observing them go about their daily life. They also have a huge appetite for algae, making them the perfect candidates for your very own “aquarium clean up…
An air stone is also known as an aquarium bubbler. It is one of the most important pieces of furniture in any aquarium. The basic function of an air stone is to supply dissolved air (oxygen) in the aquarium or fish tanks. Air stones are usually made up of porous stones or lime wood. These…
If you are new to the fishkeeping hobby, you will have undoubtedly come across air pumps in your local fish store or online and wondered whether you actually need one or not. So do you actually need an air pump? Not necessarily. They aren’t an essential piece of equipment but they do provide a broad…