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If you own a saltwater aquarium or you’re considering setting up your first reef tank, you’ll need a good quality aquarium sea salt. In this review ‘Best aquarium sea salt review 2020‘ we look at all the things you should and need to consider before buying some for your saltwater reef aquarium. There are two …
A wildlife pond is a body of water in your garden, large or small, which is created to encourage natural plants and wildlife to flourish in the space. These ponds are an alternative option to the standard goldfish or Koi pond. They are natural ponds that can add a beautiful and different dimension to your …
Saltwater fish are undoubtedly a challenge and a great joy to those who choose to keep them. They are the result of hours of research, setting up, and picking the perfect residents to put into them. In addition, saltwater aquarium cleaner fish need to be considered. When done, however, the work isn’t over as saltwater aquarium …
When it comes to hot or warmer weather, we all know to keep ourselves and our pets, such as dogs and cats, as cool as possible. After all, excessive heat can be incredibly damaging to ours and their health. But what about our fish? Do we need to be concerned about them in the heat, …
Does relaxing by your very own garden fish pond sound like your ideal way to spend a lazy afternoon off? If you’ve been thinking of setting up a fish pond in your garden. We recommend you read these 14 Things to consider before building your pond. We have all the information you need to get …
So, you’ve only gone and got yourself one of the most beautiful and personality-filled tropical fish in the world. Congratulations, you are now the proud owner (parent) of a gorgeous Betta Splenden! We’ve put together super suggestions for your new Betta Fish names which are fun and apt. Of course, the first thing you will have …
For many, the thought of naming fish seems a little on the crazy side. After all, it’s not like they are going to come swimming when you call, learn their names, or even know that they have one! However, we, yes you and me, as fish owners know that they are part of the family …
Undoubtedly, Goldfish are by far the most popular species of pet fish that are kept in our homes today. Our 101 goldfish names list will help you name your pet fish. People keep them in bowls ( which we don’t recommend), besides our beds, aquariums in the living room, massive ponds, and pools in our …
Thinking of getting a pet fish? Fantastic! This article looks at the best pet fish for beginners who are new to home aquariums, including some for small aquariums as well as for freshwater and saltwater communities. Whether it’s for you or someone you love, a pet fish can offer so much in terms of rewarding …
If you’re looking into buying your first pet fish, you probably want it to be from someone you can trust. As living creatures, fish are a bit of an unknown, especially if you are considering buying online. If you are a beginner to fishkeeping you may not know yet who the most trustworthy sellers are. …
If you love aquariums then this one has to be on your bucket list to visit. It was on mine for many years! I recently got the chance to visit it and see it in all its glory for myself. Yes, the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom aquarium is the biggest aquarium in the world. WOW … …
As dream fish go, the Arowana has to be top of the list for most fish keepers. They are stunningly handsome, of a highly impressive size, and one of the most predatory species that we keep in aquariums. They are, however, also not the easiest of species to keep and have some hard to achieve …
Ask any aquarist and I’m sure they’ll agree that the mighty Arowana has to be top of, or at least in the top three, of any most coveted fish in the world list. But did you know some Arowana fish are banned in Australia? Are Asian Arowana fish banned in Australia? You cannot import, or …
Many people would love to keep a tropical fish tank but think that it is too difficult a task, and maybe something better thrown into the ‘too-hard’ basket. Let’s have a look at some of the myths about tropical fish aquariums, and answer the age-old question, are tropical fish hard to keep? The short answer …
The Bumblebee Catfish (Microglanis iheringi) is a small catfish with a striking color pattern which is also known as the South American Bumblebee Catfish. These freshwater tropical fish are native to Venezuela. They can be found in the wild living in strong flowing waters in and around the Amazon Basin and are native to Peru …
Do Dojo Loach eat snails – is not a question we are asked too often, however, we were recently asked this question when a fellow aquarist, who is new to the hobby, asked if his Dojo loaches could eat Bloodworms and will they take care of the snail problems in his aquarium. This got us …
If you are considering setting up your own saltwater aquarium, you are probably wondering how much this sort of arrangement can cost to maintain. With saltwater systems there will be an initial outlay to get up and running, and then also ongoing costs. The costs will vary based on a number of factors, which we …
What do Glofish eat is a question we are asked from time to time. Maybe it’s because they are so colorful people think they must eat something different from your normal tropical fish. But do they? This got me thinking and I thought we could clear up a few myths and questions about feeding Glofish. …
What do Kuhli Loach eat is not a question we are asked too often, however, we were recently asked this question when a fellow aquarist, who is new to the hobby, asked if his Kuhli loaches could eat Bloodworms. This got me thinking and I thought we could clear up a few myths and questions …
Bloodworms for fish are very popular, but why? Are they better fed to your fish as live food or as freeze-dried or indeed frozen? In this article all about bloodworms for tropical fish, we cover all aspects of this popular fish food and see if and why you should be feeding it to your fish. …