Category: Fish

Sharing is caring! There’s so much to learn about routine aquarium maintenance that it can take a while to learn the ropes, and longer still to become a maintenance …

The first fish you ever owned was probably a bright-colored guppy. Guppies are absolute staples in an aquarium. But do you know whether your guppies were male or female?  …

Most aquarists have a panic moment when they go on holiday. What will happen to their beloved fish while they’re away? How will that precious Betta fish survive without …

Similar to Discus in terms of water parameters and temperament, Severum, aka Banded Cichlids, are quite popular in the aquarium trade. They have a relatively long lifespan and often …

Except for a few, most fish and amphibians are cold-blooded creatures whose metabolic functions are influenced by environmental temperature. While it helps them survive with less energy and food, …

Irrespective of the building material used, waterproof silicone is integral to the aquarium building process. Aquarium silicone makes a covalent bond between two surfaces, acrylic or glass, and creates …

Sunlight, technically photons, serves the initial energy necessary for photosynthesis. Artificial LED lights, while not 100%, supplement the lack of sunlight in planted aquariums. However, only the lights made …

Guppies are among the most popular tropical fish in the aquarium trade for their smaller size, vibrancy, and friendly demeanor. While guppies feed on green algae, protozoan, and mosquito …

Lucky bamboo helps you make a stunning underwater display in your aquarium, but can you grow it fully submerged in an aquarium like other aquatic plants? Will your fancy …

Anything ever outweighs the horrors of seeing small white spots on your fish’s body. Knowing that your fish has already been affected by some kind of notorious parasite, which …