Here you’ll discover a collection of detailed articles about topics concerning freshwater aquariums in general.
Some hot sub-categories that you might want to check out are my fish setup ideas and Betta fish guides.
Browsing through this section is recommended for both beginner and advanced aquarists.
You can also take a look at the general fish keeping guides.
So let me show you how to set up or improve your freshwater tank at home!
Curating the optimal diet for your Betta fish is not merely about providing sustenance but replicating their natural environment. By understanding the dietary preferences of Betta fish in the wild one can tailor their feeding regimen to promote longevity and vitality. This article details the intricacies of a Betta’s diet while cautioning against pitfalls.
Taking care of Nerite snails might be a piece of cake when it comes to their well-being, but do you know what to do with all the tiny white dots that suddenly cover the whole fish tank?
If you’ve personally seen a 300-gallon fish tank up close you know how tiny it makes you feel. However, the dimensions of commercially available fish tanks are nothing compared to the largest public aquariums found around the world.
It might be confusing to see your Betta going from healthy and energetic to puffy and unenthusiastic.
Aquarium snails often display fascinating and quirky behaviors—including floating. While this can sometimes be a harmless and natural occurrence, it might also signal issues in the tank.
This guide explores the reasons behind floating snails, from changes in water quality to natural buoyancy tricks, and provides actionable tips to identify whether your snail is healthy, hungry, stressed, or unwell. Discover how to maintain ideal tank conditions, ensure your snail’s well-being, and distinguish between playful behavior and potential health concerns.
Your pet fish usually seems to have an insatiable hunger, but this morning something’s wrong.
The main aim when cycling your new fish tank is to make sure the aquarium is habitable. The best way to encourage this process is by introducing bottled bacteria that act as an aquarium cycle starter. If done properly the cycling will only take 2 weeks instead of the traditional 8 to 10. This is because the nitrogen cycle can be rushed with the right set of beneficial bacterial species.
You are in control of your fish tank, right until you have to leave town for a few days. But how long can your pet fish go without eating? Will your fish be able to live a couple of days without being fed? Would the aquarium survive on its own for a whole week? If so, exactly how long can your pet fish go without food, and will they turn ill during this period? Is there a way around starving them if you’re leaving for a vacation?
Owning a Betta fish means that you’re going to observe all sorts of quirky behavior. One minute it lazily chills at the bottom of the aquarium, and the other it swims around, aggressively flaring its gills and fins at you.
Chilly aquarium water is more natural and relatively easy to achieve at home, considering it is synonymous with room temperature.