An aquarium is a place where people keep fish and other water animals. Most people who keep aquariums choose fish that live in freshwater, but many people have saltwater, or marine, aquariums. The fish in these aquariums originally came from the ocean. The majority of the fish in saltwater aquariums are native to the warm, … Read more
There are hundreds of different kinds of saltwater aquarium fish. Some are quite difficult to care for and are best left to experienced marine aquarists. Beginners have a lot to choose from, though. Remember to buy tank-raised fish whenever possible. Damselfish, which belong to the same family as clownfish, are popular because they are hardy. … Read more
For someone looking to take their first steps into the world of fishkeeping, opting for a saltwater pico tank might seem like an intelligent approach to take. After all, in most avenues of life, it is recommended to start small before graduating to bigger stuff. So, the answer to the question ‘Is a saltwater pico … Read more
Cichlids and live plants are generally thought of as two things that do not go well together. This can be a disappointment as cichlids are some of the prettiest fish out there and in many cases can even rival and surpass saltwater fish when it comes to the aesthetics. Cichlids, however, have a dark side … Read more
While there are nearly 200 species and subspecies of morays worldwide, only a scant few make it to the pet trade. Listed here are some of the most popular and most well understood of the morays you are likely to encounter, and also their habitat, diet, and minimum tank size. Types of Moray Eels for … Read more
Protogyny is where fish spend the first part of their lives as females before becoming males when they are older and larger – is by far the most common form of sequential hermaphroditism seen among coral reef fishes. Protogyny is seen among species of wrasses, parrotfish, and groupers, as well as in some damsels, angels, … Read more
Coral reefs teem with invertebrates – a vital food resource for plenty Of different fish. However, prey invertebrates have an impressive array of defenses. Perhaps the most common is a tough shell, or carapace, to protect their vulnerable bodies, as seen in crabs, shrimps, urchins, clams, and snails. Finding these animals does not often present … Read more
Most of the Gouramis are omnivores by nature, feeding under natural conditions on various bite-size aquatic creatures such as crustaceans, aquatic insects and larvae, small fishes, algae, and other living things that happen to come their way. As with most omnivore aquarium fishes, their number one choice in the aquarium is living food similar to … Read more
The temperature of even equatorial jungle streams and rivers fluctuates more than one might imagine, and for this reason, angelfish have a considerable range of temperatures which to them are tolerable. While the extremes at either the high or low temperatures should be avoided if possible, especially for extended periods of time, they can be … Read more
Various types of foods are available for marine fish and invertebrates. A good diet will include the requirements of each species. For this discussion, I will talk mostly on brine shrimp and mysis shrimp. Pros and cons of live foods for marine fish The advantage of feeding live foods is that the animal is receiving … Read more