Aquarium fish differ from those in oceans and streams.
On this page, we’ve made a ton of well-structured posts revolving around the care of aquarium fish to help you navigate the hobby with ease. You’ll find hacks and insight on common aquarium fish species such as betta, cichlids, tetras, guppies, danios, barbs, gouramis, goldfish, mollies, platies, killifish and 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
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
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
Amano shrimps are peaceful inverts with a beautiful appearance and will live in most freshwater aquariums. They are also good algae eaters hence quite popular in the fish keeping hobby. This translucent shrimp, a member of the family Atyidae, is native to Japan and Taiwan and is referred by other common names which include Yamato … Read more
Dwarf freshwater aquarium shrimp have become quite popular as algae eaters and exceptional fish tank cleaners, with the list for aquarists to consider growing each day. However, these shrimp species have different needs hence shrimp keepers need to have a certain level of expertise to maintain them. For this reason, this article will let you in … Read more
Of all plecos, bristlenose is the most popular species among freshwater fish keepers. This pleco is preferred to others in the family (which includes common pleco)because of it’s smaller size (usually top out at around 5 inches) and ease of maintenance. The fish are also efficient algae eaters, and males have fleshy tentacles on the head which create … Read more