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!
If you’ve ever kept shrimp as pets, then you’ve probably noticed they undergo a process known as molting. In layman’s terms, molting means that shrimp basically shed their exterior shell at certain periods in their life cycle.
Are you fed up with the never-ending algal growth and debris polluting your aquarium? Well, so was I, until I included some freshwater fish that helped me clean the bottom and decor pieces in my tank.
The popular saying, “size doesn’t matter” may sound appealing to some, but it certainly doesn’t hold any truth when it comes to aquarium sizes.
After overcoming the initial hurdles of setting up your first aquarium, you begin to notice a strange yet compelling force that beckons you to buy another tank.
Overestimating the meal sizes of our aquatic pets can seriously impact their well-being.
The main question most new aquarists often have is how often to feed their fish. Figuring out how often to feed your fish may seem daunting, but you don’t need to worry; I’ve done the research on your behalf. What your fish eats depends on whether they’re omnivores, herbivores, or carnivores. You need to match the nutrition they get in their natural habitat to avoid feeding mistakes.
In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the dietary needs of bettas, exploring the best foods to keep your fish healthy and thriving. From live foods to frozen and freeze-dried options, we uncover the top choices for your betta’s palate.
Everyone who’s ever had a small aquarium has probably faced a number of difficulties in his choice of fish.
This comprehensive guide navigates the diverse feeding habits of these freshwater aquarium snails. While some species thrive on a vegetarian diet, others are carnivorous, and many fall in between as omnivores. Through an exploration of various food options, from vegetables and algae to fruits and commercial foods, aquarists can tailor their snails’ diets for optimal health and shell development.
Have you ever wondered why some colors are more difficult to find in nature? If you have, then you’ve probably come to the realization that blue is one of those colors, and is also one of the rarest colors for most types of aquarium fish.
This makes these blue-colored fish a well-sought commodity in the fishkeeping world. Such coloring is due to a black pigment combined with what’s known as “iridocytes” in the skin that makes the fish appear blue as a result of the incoming light.