Snails are a great addition to any home aquarium and can provide several benefits to the cleanliness of the tank. They also don’t cause too many problems in a tank and are barely even noticeable! Keeping your tanks clean is easy with the help of a few snails. With a little knowledge of what types …
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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! The process can take a bit longer than other fish but it is worth the wait. There are also a few …
Having a glofish tank is very popular, especially for young children who are fascinated with the many fluorescent colors of the glofish. These tropical fish are very entertaining, but with any fish there are certain light and tank conditions that should be met so they can have their best life. Glofish are the first genetically …
Swordtail fish are one of the most effortless fish to care for in a home aquarium. They have a pleasant demeanor towards other small fish and are vibrant in color as well. It is no wonder why a person would want to breed these fish and here is how to do it! Despite swordtail fish …
Live plants are one of the most beautiful things you can add to your aquarium. I have been keeping live plants for over 5 years now, and have learned a lot through my own experiences. There are many aquarium plants that don’t need CO2, so what are they? 1. Java Fern The first aquarium plant …
A week ago I saw that one of my fish pulled one of my aquarium plants out of the sand. It started drifting in the aquarium, and I could not be bothered. I need aquarium plants that do not need substrate. Some aquarium plants that don’t need substrate include java fern, anubias, water lettuce, water …
Next to all the live plants that I have planted in my substrate, I wanted to experiment with attaching plants to wood and rocks. Today I’m talking about aquarium plants that will grow on wood and rocks. Some of the best aquarium plants that will grow on wood and rocks include anubias, java fern, java …
A paludarium is a three-fold tank that offers a dry and aquatic habitat for animals—it has land, air, and water. It’s different from an aquarium with just water or a terrarium with only house soil and plants, creating a unique replica of an animal’s natural habitat. If you want to keep frogs in your paludarium, …
Ferns are ideal for paludariums as they can provide shelter for fish and make the paludarium visually appealing. You’ll want aquatic ferns for your paludarium as they can naturally grow near a lot of water. There are many types of ferns to choose from and choosing the best ones is essential to help you create …
When starting your paludarium, it can be challenging to decide which lizards you’re going to put inside it. After all, some lizards are best in bare-bones enclosures, while others will be almost impossible to see once you get everything set up. It’s important to pick the right animal to ensure you have the best paludarium …