Understanding the Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle
Setting up your first aquarium is a hugely enjoyable and exciting experience, and naturally you will be tempted to fill it with all manner...
Aquarium Air Stones: Should you use one?
Most people use air stones sometime during their fish keeping experiences. Some of us may graduate to the more efficient external canister type filtration...
Cichlid Aquariums: A few hints for the beginners to start up
Probably one of the most popular aquarium setups among new aquarists is a cichlid aquarium. This is mostly due to the hardy nature of...
Midas Cichlids Care
Midas Cichlids are known to be aggressive and need to have a big aquarium because of their large size. They are a strong fish...
Ideal Water Temperature for Betta Fish
Bettas are the new goldfish.
By that general remark, it should be pointed out that they have replaced the niche that people have often associated...
Dinosaur Bichir: Care and Feeding for the Polypterus Senegalus Fish
The Polypterus Senegalus, sometimes called the Senegal Bichir, Reed Fish, Dinosaur Eel, or Swamp Dragon, is not your garden variety aquarium fish. With their...
Black Neon Tetra – The ‘Other’ Neon
The shadowy counterpart to the Neon Tetra, Black Neons are colorful, peaceful, and look great in community aquariums.
Complete with shimmering greens, a stark black...
Easy Care Plants for the Freshwater Aquarium
Looking for a low maintenance aquarium plant that is ideal for the beginning or hobby aquarist? Anubias, najas and java fern are easy care...
Planting Your Freshwater Aquarium: How to Succeed at Growing Healthy Aquatic Plants
Even though there are a wide variety of plants available, some may not be suitable for your tank because of the environment you created.
Plants...
Best Lighting for Freshwater Aquarium Plants
Grow healthy live aquarium plants in a freshwater aquarium by choosing aquarium lighting that suits the needs of aquatic vegetation.
Decorating with an aquarium? A...
