Freshwater and saltwater home aquariums both house different beautiful species of fish. Since both are so unique, you may be wanting to mix freshwater and saltwater fish to get the best of both worlds. Freshwater fish can not live in salt water. If freshwater fish are put into a saltwater tank they will unfortunately shrivel …
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 different options available, but what plants should you start out with? 1. Java Fern The first aquarium …
If you’re thinking about getting a pet, but don’t want a significant expense, consider buying a fish. These small creatures are easy to feed, care for, and maintain. In addition, a 2019 study shows that fish can help soothe and relax the mind. The cheapest pet fish include the common goldfish, neon tetra, and zebra …
Few hobbies can give you so much joy as fishkeeping can. Perhaps you are aware of it, and you want to make your debut in this great hobby. However, your mind plays against you when you start overthinking about how difficult it could be. Overthink no more! Keeping tropical fish is not hard, but it …
I remember how difficult it was to stay patient when I was cycling my first planted tank. However, it’s a crucial aspect of keeping your fish safe, which is why you need to do it right. Luckily I’ve come to learn it’s not difficult. To cycle a new planted tank, one needs to add a …
The optimal flow rate in a planted tank is something I’ve struggled and played with for years. In my 240 liter (63 gal) tank I’m growing a lot of plants and I’m confident I now understand how flow affects plants. In a planted tank there should be enough flow to make all the plants wave …
The plants in one of my newer tanks have been growing for about 2 months and is ready for fish. I’ve put much effort in making the plants look as good as possible, and the last thing I want is to add the wrong fish that might ruin them. Good aquarium fish that to add …
In the past years that I’ve had my aquarium, cleaning the gravel is a task I rarely look forward to. It’s time consuming and can be challenging without the proper equipment. Luckily there are ways to make is easier, you just have to know how to do it. When (and when not) to clean the …
This is a question people often ask me, and it’s super easy to check. But when you don’t have an aquarium yourself, how can you know whether they smell or not? Well, here is the answer given by me and many other aquarium owners. Does an aquarium smell? It’s not possible to smell an aquarium …
I’ve had a 25 gallon (100 L) tropical aquarium for some years now and just last week I noticed that my aquarium light broke. I was unsure whether fish needed the light, so I did my research and this is what I found. Do aquarium fish need light? Yes, aquarium fish need light to determine …