The Central American Cichlids are the most popular fish in America. Having flown in from all parts of the world, these fish come from various different environments. From the volcanic lakes to the new river streams which were not present before, the Cichlids are not uncommon in the American waters. They swim in the fast …
Have you ever been asked a question, opened your mouth quickly to answer, and then stopped because you realize you really don’t know what to say? I have, several times, with one of them being when asked ‘can fish drink water?’ I thought when asked, of course, they do, after all they live in water …
Whether or not a fish can swim backward is probably not something that too many fish keepers have stopped to consider. After all, there are very few circumstances, especially in the wild, that one would think that a fish would need to do so. Swimming forward is definitely the direction of fish choice, with the …
When it comes to aquariums, oxygen is one of those things that we know we need, but tend to forget about because we can’t see it. That is until there isn’t enough oxygen in our tanks and then we think about it a lot whilst trying to source ways to increase it. Before we can …
Though rare in occurrence in well-maintained tanks, low oxygen in an aquarium, can be devastating when it strikes! It can, and possibly will wipe out your entire stock in no time at all. It doesn’t come with bells and whistles that will alert you to its approach, it’s far more subtle than that. Rather, it …
It would be fair to say that aquarium glass maintenance and cleaning can be a long and arduous task. It is, however, a task that is essential if you want your fish to be healthy and happy, and your tank to be a delight to look at. After all, you can’t view your fish through …
There are so many factors that determine how fascinating your aquarium can be and one of these factors includes the kind of fish you put in it. There are numerous types of fishes that can amplify your fish tank’s appearance, and one of them includes the Diamond Watchman Goby which is also known as the …
The amazing family of cichlids commonly known as dwarf cichlids contains a huge variety of fish none more beautiful than the Ram Cichlid. A relative of the Bolivian ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) which isn’t as brightly colored as the Blue Ram or the stunning Electric Blue Ram but still a lovely dwarf cichlid. Different morphs of …
The Firemouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki) is one of the most vibrant and colorful of all Cichlids. Its splashes of color, stripes and luminescent fins are adorable but their fire red gills and body are the attraction of this fish. I got my first Firemouth cichlids over 20 years ago now which turned out to be …
Fish are optimally adapted to life in the water. Nowhere is this more evident than in their elegant and efficient ways of moving in the water. Water has a much greater density than air, so a streamlined body is a prerequisite for a good swimming technique. The structure of the skin and the shape of …
Whether you are a new aquarist or have been in the tropical fish business for years, you must have come across these vibrant little fellows. Guppy fish are especially well-known tropical fish since they are very easy to care for and look stunning. Generally, it does not take a lot of space which is why …
Keeping a fish tank at your home or office is known to have many benefits. Apart from adding an X-factor to the interior design and improving the overall look, it has numerous health and spiritual benefits. An aquarium helps in lowering blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. Water has a deep association with human beings. It …
It goes without saying that aquarium lighting is an important feature, often essential when it comes to the care of your fish. This, in general, is for three main reasons. One, it adds to the attractiveness of your aquarium set up, two; it is essential to the growth of live aquatic plants, and three, it …
This may seem a silly question to be asked ‘Can fish hear?‘ but bare with me on this one. A few months ago I was researching suitable fish species for a saltwater aquarium that I planned to set up and came across the Longhorn Cowfish. Immediately I fell in love with this little guy and …
I think it would be fair to say that in the average aquarium it is pretty clear that our fish can see. After all, they do the ‘happy dance’ when they see you approaching with food and move towards that food when you drop it into the aquarium. Without eyesight, this would not be feasible. …
I don’t know about you but I love watching an aquarium full of colorful guppies swimming around and loving life? But what do Guppies Eat? Lets find out! There is just something so vibrant and attractive about the fancy little fellows that I can’t help but admire them. Do they eat a simple diet and …
The Coral Beauty Angelfish or (Centropyge bispinosa) if you like to use their scientific or Latin names are one of my all-time favorite saltwater fish. This saltwater dwarf angelfish was one of the first saltwater fish that I ever purchased and added to my coral reef tank which was a 100-gallon aquarium packed full of …
Tropical Fish are good for your health, Fact, But, it may not be the first thing that springs to mind, it may even seem slightly unbelievable, but keeping tropical fish really can provide you with some substantial health benefits. Fish, I kid you not, are more than just pretty faces and fins! In fact, we have …
Asking the question ‘how long do tropical fish live for’ is a little bit like asking ‘when will I be slim?’ The answer to both of them is variable with some personal control, and some genetic factors affecting both. Put simply, there is not just one answer, but many! How long do tropical fish live …
If you’re reading this, you have probably decided that tropical fish are the pet for you and now you’re searching for the perfect species. Well, look no further, for we have the answer; the perfect aquarium resident is, of course, the fabulous guppy! I know, it’s all very easy to make the claim that Guppies …