If you’re like me and are addicted to watching aquarium videos on Youtube, then you probably know one or two of the biggest names on this Top 10 Aquarium YouTubers 2019 list. But I’m pretty sure there are a few on this list that you have never heard of. Why am I so sure? Because I only …
Aquariums come in all shapes and sizes these days and thankfully so do the lighting sources. Long gone are that days of trying to hang a fluorescent tube on the back of a tank dangerously close to the water and electrics. Now, we have a wide variety of LED lights to choose from which are …
Due to leading busier and busier lives the majority of us humans eat three times a day, but probably not at fixed times. We also snack a lot to keep us going in between those meals we struggle to find time for. But what about the animals we are responsible for, like our gorgeous fish? …
To say that just like any other living thing fish need food to survive, would be kind of obvious, right? I thought so! However, what might not be quite so obvious is that not every fish species requires the same diet. Just like there are carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores amongst land-dwelling animals, so there are …
So, you’ve bought a fish tank or you’re thinking about buying one and you’re wondering what the 15 best tropical fish for beginners. Well, we have a great selection below for you to consider. All the fish listed below have been carefully selected for a number of reasons from hardiness, price, size and feeding habits. …
Once I decided to have a marine reef aquarium, it was easy for me to decide the first species of tang that I introduced in my tank once it was established and all the water parameters were suitable. Of course, it was the colorful Sailfin Tang, as it is one of the prettiest marine reef …
We get lots of requests every week from our readers who want us to feature and talk about their aquarium and we feature as many as possible. This week we simply had to feature this reef aquarium by Dave King, it is simply stunning and deserves the feature spot this week. Dave is an experienced …
Unbeknownst to most novice Saltwater aquarists who consider most fish to be low-maintenance, there are certain precautions and advisory precursors to consider with certain saltwater species. It is imperative for a beginner to keep saltwater fish that have a relatively high tolerance towards environmental changes and as such understand that maintaining an underwater ecosystem can …
If you have a planted or aquascaped aquarium and you’re looking for the Best Aquascaping Fish that will school in large groups which will show of your aquarium, then look no further than the ones below. Lets first start by answering some questions we get asked about this topic all the time. The question we …
Picasso Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus Aculeatus) Essential Care Guide I don’t know about you but I just adore a species of fish that is different, strange, even wacky in some way? Be it their behavior, their looks, or maybe even both, there is something very attractive about an oddball fish! The Picasso Triggerfish (rhinecanthus aculeatus) fits incredibly …
Buying a fish tank for the first time – especially online – can be confusing and overwhelming for a newbie to the hobby. There are so many to choose from and so many questions you might have. In this post the Best fish tanks for you in 2019, we will guide you through the process …
If you have Algae in your fish tank, don’t panic it’s completely natural to have a small amount. In my tank, I have a small amount and It makes my tank look natural and fits the scene I am trying to create. However, excessive algae look terrible and needs sorting quickly before it gets out of hand. Believe it or …
I don’t know about you but for the longest time, I wanted a garden pond with a display of fabulous fish? I dreamed about, planned, dreamed about, and planned, but always kind of procrastinated thinking it would be hard to do, and difficult to care for. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Finally, I built …
Starting any new hobby can be daunting, especially if it involves livestock. Aquarium keepers all over the world had to start somewhere and most will start with a small freshwater tropical fish tank. Beginners will often ask us for our advice on the Best freshwater tropical fish to start with and they often only know …
I think it would be pretty fair to say that we all know someone or that we were that someone that had a goldfish in a tiny bowl as a kid. They were a ‘ten-a-penny’ pet, often won at the fair that either died within a few days of arriving or against all odds lived …
Are your fish healthy and active all the time? We hope so, but unfortunately, sometimes they do get sick, so it is better to be prepared now, rather than be sorry later. In this tropical fish disease and treatment guide we’ll help you identify the possible signs of danger and help you find the most …
There is nothing I love more than a trip to my local marine aquatic store to see all the saltwater beauties that I long to own. Every single one of them swimming around with their glorious color, shape, and size attracts my eye. There is, however, one species in particular that I spend more time …
If I asked you to pick your favorite shoaling fish, what species would it be? For me, it is undoubtedly the simple but stunning Silver Dollar (Metynnis Argenteus) A distant cousin of the piranha and pacu, the Silver Dollar (metynnis Argenteus) has been a favorite amongst fish keepers for many years, especially in the US. …
One of my favorite aquariums is the one that has coral reef and saltwater fish. I have a variety of live coral such as a pink mushroom coral, red leather corals, some pieces of star polyps and few daisy polyps which make my aquarium richly colorful. A couple of sea mats and button polyp corals …
Aquarium Air Pumps- 9 Quietest Fish Tank Air Pumps Reviewed The majority of beginners guides to setting up an aquarium will not include the humble air pump. This is because they are not actually an essential piece of equipment needed to run a successful fish tank. Read on, however, and you will see why they …