Freshwater
Best Betta Tank Mates: Companion Animals for Betta Fish
Bettas are aggressive, but there are a wide variety of fish and aquatic animals that are known to be good "betta tank mates" or...
Saltwater
Marine Sump-Based Filtration
The concept of the sump may seem confusing at first, but sump-based filtration is the best filtration for a marine aquarium set-up.
Sump-based filtration is...
Fishkeeping Tips
Beware of the Tank Busters: 7 Fish that will Grow Too...
A tank buster is any fish that is likely to outgrow even the largest tanks available to the average everyday fish keeper, or indeed,...
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Before Goldfish came to America: the history of Goldfish
Before goldfish became a popular dime-store pet in America, they were considered the mark of Chinese royalty. Those little orange fish that you can...
9 Gouramis for Your Freshwater Aquarium
The following is a list of the most common gourami species I have kept successfully with a brief overview of my experiences and general...
The Cyphotilapia Frontosa Cichlid
If you are thinking of purchasing Cyphotilapia frontosa, that's great. But if you're not, maybe you should be! I first saw its picture in...
Reef Aquarium Lighting: The basic rules
In all aquariums, there are sources of nourishment and growth. Freshwater aquariums usually house fish, and thus a major portion of the nourishment of...
Why My Inverts Keep Dying? A guide to healthy Corals, Shrimps and Crabs
Many new marine hobbyists have trouble keeping invertebrates alive. Here are some tips for keeping crabs, shrimps, and corals alive in your home aquarium.
Once...