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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 …
A Review of the 10 Best Cichlid Foods When in the wild fish can eat whenever they want and as much as they can eat, but in the aquarium, it is your responsibility to ensure that they are fed correctly and provide them with a balanced diet. It is best to feed them very sparingly, …
So you’re thinking of setting up a fish tank, Great! Keeping fish is a fantastic hobby and great fun for all the family. Starting a fish tank for beginners is lots of fun and if you follow some simple rules and best practices you’ll have good success and end up with a beautiful aquarium that …
I don’t know about you, but I am always attracted to the marine fish species with the most fabulous coloration and the feistiest personalities! This makes it no wonder that I love, love, love the Clown Triggerfish (balistoides conspicillum.) With its rather dramatic colors and quirky personality, the Clown Triggerfish is a highly sought-after prize …
Have you ever noticed that it’s usually the most attractive fish out there that have less than a stellar reputation? Well, the Niger Triggerfish (Odonus Niger) is no different! Just Google ‘badly behaved marine fish’ and you will come up with a list of articles in which the Niger Triggerfish is described as either ‘troublesome’ …
I recently acquired a medium-sized aquarium and stocked it with 6 Corydoras Catfish. I prepared the aquarium with plenty of gravel, rocks, and plants with many places for fish to hide, since catfish like these nooks and crannies to be comfortable. Even before I got my fish I was searching to find the appropriate feed …
Catfish are an excellent choice of aquarium fish, keeping them in your home aquarium allows you to experience these amazing fish and witness the peaceful life they live. But what’s the Best catfish food you can give them? We thought it would be helpful to review the Best Catfish Food in 2019 to help your …
If you own a Freshwater fish tank then you probably have some of the more common fish housed in your aquaria like Neons, Angelfish and Clown Loach. All beautiful fish, but have you looked at some of the more Unique Freshwater fish? We are blessed in the freshwater fish category of having a large number …
Fish are one of the most peaceful and loving pets you can keep at your home. You might not be able to touch them, but they are amazing to look at. After having a tough day at work when you come back home, you are delighted to see that your fish are swimming around and …
When cleaning your fish tank one of the most important part is to remove about 15-20% of the water and clean out all the debris from within the gravel and tank. How to change the water in a fish tank and why it’s important is a fundamental part of fish keeping. In this article, we’ll explain …