Discus fish are a great addition to freshwater tanks because of their peaceful nature and beautiful colorations. However, they can be a bit larger than most other freshwater fish so it is important to have the space needed for them. Read on to learn everything you need to know about keeping discus fish and how …
Cichlids
Cichlids are one of the most popular aquarium fish, and rightfully so. This incredibly diverse family of fish includes some of the most colorful fish on this planet. They live across many different continents in various habitats, which makes every species highly unique.
Some species of cichlids aren’t really tolerant and can’t live with other species, which is something to consider. Making bad choices can lead to a disturbed ecosystem and the death of your fish.
Our species guides come in an easy-to-read format with elaborate information or care, tank mates, their natural habitat, and as a bonus, even a small breeding guide.
Angelfish are a great addition to a community tank or by themselves and come in a variety of colors. Their long fins are absolutely gorgeous and can be the feature of any home aquarium. Angelfish are typically easy to care for once you learn their requirements. Read on to learn more about these beautiful fish …
German blue rams are a great addition to any freshwater aquarium. They will add magnificent color to the tank and are easy to care for. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about owning german blue rams! German Blue Ram Care Guide Scientific Name Mikrogeophagus Ramierezi Common Name Blue Ram, Butterfly Cichlid, Asian …
Kribensis Cichlids are a great addition to your freshwater home aquarium. They are smaller than other cichlids (considered dwarf cichlids), and come in a variety of colors which makes them great fish to breed! Kribensis cichlids can be more challenging to breed than other freshwater fish. You will need to have a separate breeding tank …
Angelfish are simple, yet beautiful fish to care for and come in a variety of colors to suit anyone’s aquarium decor. Angelfish also have a pleasant demeanor and are relatively easy to breed if you have the right tank conditions. Breeding angelfish in your aquarium will require patience, a simple tank setup, correct tank parameters, …
Discus fish is not only considered a hard fish to work with but also to provide care for. It is not recommended to beginner aquarists at all. It is hard to work with and requires a lot of care on your end. That is why many people who want to keep this fish have a …
One of the first questions that I googled when I was looking into angelfish was how old they could get. It was very important to me, because I want to take good care of my fish for their entire life. Luckily there was some information out there, but it was scattered. In this article, I’ll …
Are you looking to add live plants to your cichlid tank? You’re probably aware cichlids and live plants are a tricky combination. Luckily there are plants suitable for these circumstances! 1. Anubias Anubias plants are the first aquarium plants I will be introducing today. There are many varieties of anubias that range in color, size, …
Oscar fish can get pretty big, which makes me wonder what they eat. I once decided to find out by doing my research and asking a couple of experienced oscar owners. Feeding oscars is easy for several reasons, but their diet needs to be complete. Oscars are omnivores but primarily eat meaty food like insects, …
I really love live plants in an aquarium, and when researching Discus fish the first thing you find is how warm their water should be. It can be tough finding plants that will thrive in a Discus tank, however there are plants that will do great. But first, which plants work in a Discus environment? …