Category: Freshwater

A misnomer, the freshwater “sharks”, aren’t really sharks with predatory behavior or heightened sensory abilities. Thanks to the similar appearance of a few bony fish species, they’re commonly referred …

Saltwater aquariums are built differently. Thanks to a higher bioload and the absence of faster toxin disintegration, you need additional equipment that eliminates poop, leftover food, and unwanted organisms.  …

Bettas are among the most popular beginner fish species. Thanks to their lower space and maintenance requirements, they can be kept in smaller fish tanks with adequate filtration and …

Sharing is caring! Rotala indica is a beautiful aquarium plant that does well in most well-maintained tropical freshwater tanks, even without CO2 supplementation. This red-leafed plant species is easy …

Sharing is caring! Alternanthera reineckii “mini” is a beautiful red-leafed plant that’s perfect if you want a plant that grows slowly and doesn’t get too tall for a small …

Sharing is caring! Most hobbyists, myself included, love to include plenty of vibrant, living plants in their tanks. If you want a versatile, bright green plant that’s easy to …

Sharing is caring! If you’re looking for a tall, elegant background plant that you can grow in your tropical fish tank, Cyperus helferi could be a species that’s worth …

Sharing is caring! Fissidens fontanus is a relatively newly-discovered aquatic plant that’s native to the US and is taking the hobby by storm; being gorgeous to look at, incredibly …

Most beginner aquarium enthusiasts are often unaware of the importance that water changes play in ensuring the well-being of your fish. I’ve personally seen numerous parent-child duos, with their …

When we’re holding ourselves responsible for a certain number of lives, in our case—fish, it becomes critical to give them proper care, environment, and nutrition.  Maintaining a fish tank …