Here you’ll find dedicated guides about all things related to Getting Started and How-Tos for your aquarium. On this page, a beginner can get some creative ideas about different aquatic plants, saltwater and freshwater fish, as well as general care guidelines. The experienced hobbyist is not overlooked either as they will gain in-depth insights while examining the comprehensive guides in this section.
When I started in this hobby years ago, and even to today, the detail these articles provide would have saved me so much headache. Even to this day I refer to these articles when I set up or change a tank. Having all of this information in one place is truly invaluable, enjoy!
Discover the best saltwater fish for a 5-gallon nano aquarium! From vibrant Trimma and Eviota gobies to the striking Flaming Prawn Goby, this guide offers 8 perfect stocking ideas. Learn how to maintain water quality, prevent evaporation issues, and create the ideal habitat for these small, beginner-friendly species!
Coming up with freshwater fish ideas for stocking a 10-gallon tank wasn’t easy for me because there are too many good species to pick from. My personal struggles aside, I think that the list I made can immediately hook a beginner to the hobby (let me know?).
Growing live aquarium plants in a sand substrate is absolutely doable as long as you pick the right species. Sand is typically more compact than other substrates. This is sometimes cited as an obstacle for freshwater plants with weak roots. You can bypass that simply by choosing stem plants that feed from the water column or fertilizing with root tabs.
Neon Tetras are regarded as very challenging to breed because of the specific water conditions needed for it to happen.
So you just came back from the pet store and got inspired to research stuff you can’t usually see there?
Algae growth in freshwater aquariums can be a frustrating ordeal for aquarists, leading to murky waters and unsightly tank conditions. Despite their nuisance, most algae species don’t directly harm fish, but they often indicate an imbalance in the tank environment. By understanding the causes of algae blooms and implementing proper maintenance practices, such as managing water and light parameters, aquarists can effectively combat algae overgrowth, come find out more.
Ever since I began my fishkeeping journey, I’ve always tried to retain the sense of novelty by digging around the various corners of the internet for new sorts of fish.
Discover the 11 best marine fish for 10-gallon saltwater tanks! From tiny gobies to vibrant blennies, explore these and more ideal species for nano saltwater aquariums with expert care tips.
Choosing the right aquatic pets for a small aquarium requires much more than simply checking their size.