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I have been keeping multiple aquariums since I was 18 years old. Just like many of you, I started with two goldfish but quickly learned they were not suitable for aquariums. Later, I switched to a tropical community tank and I also have two pet musk-turtles in a bigger aquarium. You can learn more about me here.

If you plan on going on vacation for a few days or even up to a week, then an automatic fish feeder is what you need to keep your fish fed. Right now, we’re going to take a look at the top five best automatic fish feeders for aquariums that your money can buy. Best …

If you want to provide your fish with the best possible living conditions, then what you need is a good reverse osmosis and deionization system. There are many options out there to choose from, unfortunately for you, we’re here to narrow down the list to the top five. Let’s take a look at the top …

To remove that organic matter from your aquarium, what you need is a protein skimmer, and this is what we are here to help you find today. Let’s get right to it and take a look at the top five best protein skimmers for aquariums that the market has to offer. Best Protein Skimmers for …

Ich is a horrible disease that can quickly affect a whole aquarium and kill all of your fish in a very short amount of time. Therefore, finding a good treatment is essential. Today, we’re here to take a look at the five best ich treatments for aquariums that you can buy, so let’s get right …

Through my years of fishkeeping experience, I’ve discovered that certain fish require filtration more than others, So what about betta fish? Although the common misconception is that betta fish do not require a filter, this is simply not true. Just like any other fish, a betta fish requires a good filtration unit to keep the …

I once forgot to feed my betta fish for a few days, and was really concerned that it would be dead when I got home, but luckily it wasn’t. So how long can a betta fish go without food? A betta fish should be able to survive for anywhere between 7 and 14 days without …

I’ve always loved gourami fish, and I’ve had many different types, and now I want to talk about how many of them should be kept together in the same tank. Gouramis are often fairly aggressive and territorial fish, especially dwarf gouramis. In terms of dwarf gouramis, you should not keep two males together, although you …

Dwarf gouramis are some of the most beautiful fish that you could possibly have in a home aquarium, and especially like them due to their moderate size. Your average dwarf gourami usually grows to anywhere between 2 and 2.5 inches in length, or anywhere between 5 and 6.5 centimeters, although some may grow slightly larger. …

Something I quickly noticed is that my betta fish does not have any eyelids, which makes it very hard to tell if it is asleep. So, do betta fish sleep? Yes, betta fish do sleep. They require sleep to recharge their systems just like any other living creature. They should sleep for anywhere between 8 …

The unfortunate reality is that parasitic infections can quickly take hold in any aquarium. The trick is to purchase the right parasitic treatment to ensure that your fish are healthy and happy. This is what we are here to do today, to help you find the best parasite treatments for aquariums available on the market. …