Author: John C

We’re unbirdlievably excited to announce that we welcomed a fluffy new addition to our African penguin colony! The chick, whose sex is still unknown, hatched on March 24 and …

Betta is an extraordinary fish species that can accentuate the appearance of a fish tank. However, although they are pretty hardy, they can run into complications over time. Not …

You might have heard about cycling a tank from a lot of hobbyists as well as from your local fish store owner. But, what does it mean? And how …

When the word gravel comes to mind, you probably think of building materials or the stuff that crunches under your tires when you pull into a parking lot. However, …

Aquatic plants are one of the surefire methods to improve the aesthetic of your aquarium. They clean up the tank’s look and add a bit of color and pop …

Live aquatic plants can elevate the appearance of your aquarium from zero to a hundred real quick. However, maintaining and planting them into the tank can be a hassle. …

Angelfish are a part of a small genus of fish called Pterophyllum that reside in freshwater. They are part of the family of Cichlidae. Angelfish are some of the …

Favia brain corals are now basically non-existent in the reef aquarium hobby having been reclassified into a number of other genera. Let’s take a look at their care requirements …

Hobbyists know the look of the dreaded Aiptasia anemone. Spotting this plague of saltwater aquariums is an acquired skill (not to mention learning to route the invader). But what …

For years I have limited my tanks to “armpit deep”.  The primary reason is because of serviceability and didn’t want to get my sleeves wet.  Typically, if it is …