Eddie WaithakaThere are a couple of freshwater gouramis in the aquarium trade, that are widely available in fish stores, and have similar care requirements. In the wild, all gouramis are found in Eastern and Southern Asia from Pakistan through Thailand, Vietnam, the Malaysian archipelago, China and as far North and East as Korea. They inhabit slow-moving … Read more
What You’ll Learn Bad health in fish is not uncommon in aquariums, though the foremost cause is puny water condition, which is entirely preventable. The basic rule of thumb is clean water, safe and happy aquatic friends. Of all the ailments, fungal infections are particularly common and seem to be always lurking in aquariums, probably because … Read more
Aquarium plants are gems that spruce—up a fish tank, adding lush aquascapes, while still providing food for fry, inverts, and tropical fishes. Most aquatic plants will also add oxygen in the water and remove harmful elements such as nitrates and phosphates. That said, many of the species don’t have seeds and are replicated through cuttings … Read more
What You’ll Learn If you plan on keeping tropical freshwater fish in your aquarium, you will need to heat the water to mimic the temperature of your fish’s wild environment. But exactly how are you supposed to place the heater in the fish tank to get the most value from it! Well, the short and … Read more
A 10-gallon is a perfect tank for small aquarium fish, such as betta, guppies, and tetras, and non-aquatic pets, like snakes, frogs, and lizards. A standard, rectangular 10-gallon fish tank’s typical dimensions are 20 inches long (length), 10 inches wide (width), and 12 inches in height (tall), approximately 50.8 cm L, 25.4 cm W, and … Read more
Harlequin rasboras is a small fish native to South East Asia. It is easy to keep hence beginner-friendly and can tolerate a wide range of water chemistry. This desirable fish is also quite lively and always on the move mostly within a school at the top of the aquarium. They have brilliant colors as well, … Read more
For the longest time, standard and compact fluorescent bulbs have been the stars of aquarium lighting because of their decent light intensity and little heat output, plus the lights are often built into aquarium hoods. Even so, LED (light-emitting diodes) lights have, in the recent past, made an entry into the market and are giving … Read more
Aquarium snails are not good or bad! It depends on how you see them and the experience you’ve had as a hobbyist. Some people see them as pests and want a snail-free tank, while others see them as hardy cleaners and an integral part of a balanced and varied aquarium ecosystem. In my experience opinion… … Read more
Aquarium heaters are, for the most part, safe and necessary, but you need to take precaution, as directed by the manufacturer, to get the most from your unit. The risk of fire hazard is not too much, plus I’ve never heard anyone get electrocuted by a fish tank heater in my many years of fish … Read more
The temperature of your aquariums is an important factor in the and comfort well being of your fish because, unlike humans and other mammals, fish do not produce their body heat. The must rely on the temperature of your aquarium water to maintain their body heat. That said, to keep your fish tank at the … Read more