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For anyone who has kept a Betta or any fish for that matter, you will eventually come to question – why is my Betta fish not eating? What are the top five reasons your betta fish is not eating? There are many reasons this could be, but the most common is that something is wrong …
Have you ever come across a species of fish that has you setting up an aquarium dedicated just to them? I have, and I think you will be surprised when I tell you which species it is. Why? Because it is not a fish that you would instantly think of as needing an aquarium all …
I don’t know about you, but I’m a real sucker for a good looking saltwater fish with unique qualities! And that is why, I instantly and unequivocally fell in love with the Banggai Cardinalfish (pterapogon kauderni); leaving me with no choice but to have one. Undoubtedly there are more colorful and more gregarious saltwater fish …
Betta fish are a gorgeous looking freshwater fish that can live for around three to five years under optimal conditions. The best ways to ensure your betta fish has a long and happy life include give them a large enough tank of warm, filtered water and clean this regularly. Keep males separate and give females …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …