1. Neon goby This goby needs a minimum tank size of 10 gallons and is considered easy to care for, and is very peaceful. They grow upwards of two inches, and a little fun fact about the neon goby, in the wild a portion of their diet consists of parasites picked off a larger reef … Read more
Before we jump into this top 10 peaceful to keep saltwater fish, I want to add a little bit of context to the idea behind this post. My hope for this list is that it’s going to help educate people that are new to the hobby people that have been in the hobby only for … Read more
So most of us have probably heard the idea that if your betta builds a bubble nest, then that means they’re happy. That’s not necessarily true, because a bubble nest is breeding behavior. How To Tell If a Betta Fish Is Happy? So how you tell your fish is really happy, it’s basically two things: … Read more
Ick is a parasite found in many fish tanks. Unfortunately, there are a large number of health issues that can affect your betta fish during his lifetime. Let’s take a look at a few of these things, and learn what we can do to keep our betta’s comfortable and healthy. What causes ick in my … Read more
Light is a fundamental issue in the planted aquarium. Is there enough? Is there too much? Is it the right kind? Is it reaching the plants at the bottom? And there are so many different lighting options available that it is easy to be confused. Try not to be blinded by the choices. A bright … Read more
A well-prepared shrimp aquarium always means resounding success in the hobby, thus making a perfect addition to your room or office. This guide will help you setup your dream shrimp aquarium and choose some tank mates you can put in. How to set up a shrimp tank? Rinse the aquarium with tap water. Never use … Read more
Just like with us, there’s healthy food for betta fish and unhealthy food. Your betta may be able to survive on only a diet of cheap general fish flakes, but that can have an impact on its health down the line. Betta fish are carnivores First of all, bettas are carnivores and need a protein-rich … Read more
So what betta is right for you? When staring at a wall of every color betta under the sun or a never-ending list of online auctions, how do you know which to choose? The obvious answer is, “whichever one you like the look of”, right? Honestly, yeah. Unless you’re at the point of selecting show-quality … Read more
A critical and important factor in keeping a thriving SPS dominated reef tank is having a lot of water movement via strong circulation and a good protein skimmer. There are several reasons why. Number one is to avoid ‘dead’ spots and to keep detritus (dead organic matter such as fish waste) from sinking on the … Read more
Why people use freshwater refugium with their tanks? To preserve and provide a robust food chain of invertebrates, the freshwater refugium is highly recommended. For a 5-gallon aquarium with 6 average tetras, for example, the invertebrate population within the aquarium would not likely produce enough food to keep the fish well fed. A few worms … Read more