If you’re looking for the best aquarium and fish tanks that money can buy, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled this huge guide to home aquariums that every beginner, intermediate and advanced aquarist needs. Whether you’re looking for the best nano aquarium, large fish tanks and even the best cheap aquariums, we’ve got … Read more
If you’re looking for a compact aquarium to keep in tight quarters or you just want a cute, little tank to fill with tiny fish, then getting a 5-gallon aquarium is the best option. They are one of the most popular tank sizes, but also ones you need to clean most often. Let’s look at … Read more
If you’re wondering whether you need a canister filter for your aquarium, the answer is definitely YES. Fish and other aquatic animals and plants are very sensitive to their environment, and need clean water in order to survive and thrive. When keeping a fresh or saltwater aquarium at home the best way to ensure the … Read more
To stay in tip top condition and live a long and healthy life, marine fish require ultra clean water. So what’s the most effective way to remove harmful elements from the water to keep your saltwater aquarium healthy? A protein skimmer. This is an essential piece of kit for saltwater aquarists and is truly the key to … Read more
Whether you’re new to aquarium keeping or highly experienced, incorporating corals is a beautiful and ecologically smart way to keep your tank looking gorgeous. As such, have you thought about using zoanthids to brighten up your aquarium? Coral is difficult to properly care for, even if you’re highly experienced. However, you’ll be happy to learn … Read more
Algae is often thought to be the bane of any aquarium enthusiast’s tank—and for good reason. Large amounts of it can produce too much oxygen or release too much nitrogen back into the environment when it dies, creating an unsafe chemical imbalance that could kill everything inside your tank. Not all algae are bad algae, … Read more
Have you noticed the appearance of worms in your saltwater tank? You may have an infestation of bristle worms – a fairly common occurrence in saltwater aquariums. Exactly what are bristle worms? Are they harmful to your aquarium life? And if they are, then how do you safely get rid of them? If you’re trying … Read more
If fish-keeping isn’t in your wheelhouse, you may be surprised how common it is for people to report, “My fish have cloudy eyes!” It’s a bit unusual from an outside perspective, but cloudy eye in fish is a fairly routine issue. Sadly, it may also be a cause for concern. Here we break down what … Read more
Fish are some of the easiest pets to care for, according to pop culture. However, none of the children on your favorite TV shows ever had to worry about overly-aggressive tank mates. Predatory freshwater fish are a real concern. When bringing one of these aggressive fish into your home aquarium, you have to consider both … Read more
When I first got into fishkeeping, my dream was to own a huge, beautiful and incredible aquarium, stocked with a huge variety of fish and plants. As the years have gone by, I’ve been sidetracked by smaller projects: seahorse-only fishtanks, sharks, pipefish and groupers. Throw them all in together? Not in a million years. But … Read more
Owning a thriving saltwater aquarium is a dream for many aquarists. While keeping freshwater fish is extremely fun and rewarding, there’s just something magical about the exotic beauty of saltwater fish. These are the fish that capture our hearts: from the cute Finding Nemo clownfish to the exquisite seahorse, there’s something to interest every fish keeper! … Read more
For the proud fish keeper, there’s nothing more exciting than planning a freshwater fish aquarium. But as you already know, it’s not quite as simple as choosing the most colorful fish and seeing what happens. You need to carefully consider the freshwater aquarium fish that are best for you and your fish tank in order … Read more
