You’ve heard that bacteria are good for aquariums. They get rid of the toxic ammonia that sickens your fish once it accumulates within their tanks. However, many beginners aquarists make mistakes while using bacteria supplement in aquariums. This article will talk about how often bacteria should be added to an aquarium and why bacteria are …
If you own a fish tank, you may already know the importance of Aquarium salt. It’s easily available in pet stores. However, what concerns most hobbyists is the price of Aquarium salt. You may find it pretty expensive, especially if you have many tanks or use salt often. So, here I’m going to introduce some …
Pet fish are often the first pet a child learns to care for, but not all fish are created equally. Each has its required habitat, dietary needs, and socialization preferences, so choosing the right pet fish is never as simple as just walking into the local PetSmart and taking one home. Selecting the right fish …
Plants are a beautiful addition to your aquarium. The Ada Amazonia and Fluval Stratum substrates are two of the most popular options to help plants grow. If you’ve been looking to add plants to your setup, you might be wondering which one you should use. Ada Amazonia is richer in nutrients, and more experts recommend …
The acrylic versus glass is an age-old debate in the fishkeeping hobby. If you are looking to buy a new fish tank and wondering which material is better, know this – there is no absolute answer. What’s the best fit for you may not be the best fit for someone else. The right way is …
For a planted aquarium, artificial lights play an important role. But how do we choose the best? Many newcomers starting with the fishkeeping hobby get confused between regular aquarium lights and grow light. If you are in the same boat, and can’t decide for yourself, let us make it easy. The priority of regular aquarium …
Many aquarists love to breed fish in their aquariums, which is undoubtedly a fun task that develops many skills related to the hobby. However, most aquarists don’t want to breed aquarium fish. In this article I will discuss how to prevent aquarium fish from breeding. So without further ado, let’s get into it. How to …
Despite their beauty, angelfish are quite aggressive. You’ve decided you wanted to mix them with neon tetras, but you’ve heard some pretty gruesome tales of angelfish eating the shiny tetras. So, now you’re here and wondering if angelfish can live with neon tetras. Angelfish can live with neon tetras, but you need to be cautious …
Both the goldfish and the platyfish are considered beginner-friendly—ideal for those just starting fishkeeping a hobby. Since they both have easy care requirements, some may think these two fish could be compatible and live together. In this article I discuss can goldfish and platies should be kept together in the same tank or not. Can …
