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
Java fern is one of the most popular plants used in aquascaping freshwater fish tanks. It.s especially loved for its fairly subtle growth, unique leaf structure, and easy propagation. The plant also tolerates a range of lighting conditions and water parameters from acidic to alkaline and even brackish tanks. The plant is easy to find … Read more
There are many kinds of beautiful mosses, but Java moss is the most readily available and least expensive, though there are a million other reasons why it’s most popular of all freshwater aquarium plants. The plant doesn’t require too much attention and accepts a wide range of water condition including brackish water, and is also … Read more
Anubias nana is a staple in the aquarium hobby and more so among planted-fish-tank owners. The plant is tough and will thrive in virtually any tank as long as there are no plant-eating fish. Anubias nana, also called dwarf anubias is generally a small plant growing only 3.2 inches wide and a height of 4.7 … Read more
Amazon sword plant is a rosette species that is quite popular with aquarium hobbyists. The plant is resilient and is easy to start when planted in loosely packed gravel. However, though amazon sword will grow in low light, its care level is moderate to slightly hard which means the plant can be challenging to new … 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
You might be wondering what size a 20-gallon is, considering most are indicated in gallons as opposed to inches and centimeters. Well, the dimensions of a 20-gallon fish tank depends on the design, sometimes with an aquarium being long than wide, or deeper (high) than wider or long. Even so, most standard 20-gallon size aquariums are … Read more
A 10-gallon fish tank is the most popular start-up kit for beginners and aquarists who only need a small feature for their living area. The average 10-gallon is fairly tiny and compact tank, ideally 20″ by 10″ by 12″ and 7 Lbs heavy, and are mostly sold with the equipment you’ll need when starting out. However, … Read more