If you’re looking for a fish that will try to shank any new additions, using the blade at the base of its tail, the powder blue tang might just be the fish for you. When it comes to keeping a powder blue tang, they can be just as frustrating as many other members of the … Read more
In this post, I wrote things that will make a difference in your tank quickly, and you will learn how to keep live plants in your tank, and how to succeed in growing healthy plants in your planted aquarium. Freshwater Plants Lighting Having good lighting in an aquarium is super important because plants use the … Read more
A few fish inspire greater devotion than koi. These large ornamental carp have now established a dedicated following in the West, matching that which they enjoy in their Japanese homeland. Most Koi types were developed primarily for the beauty of their colors and patterning when viewed from above. This led to great interest in breeding … Read more
A few years ago, activated carbon in a tank was a staple in the hobby, almost everyone used it, but now, not so much. Well, I shouldn’t say that, because there’s still a ton of people out there that use it including me in certain situations, but let’s talk about what it is, what it … Read more
Bumblebee gobies (Brachygobius) are suitable for those of you who cannot keep a large brackish water aquarium because they will be quite happy in a 10-20 gallons tank. Although these fishes are small, we do not recommend using anything smaller than this because it is more difficult to maintain good water conditions in a small … Read more
Guppy is one of the best known of all tropical fish, the guppy is named after Rev.Thomas Guppy, who identified it on the Caribbean island of Trinidad. The several thousand species available to aquarists today are far removed from their wild ancestors and can be found in a wide range of colors and with many … Read more
There are several fishes that are able to produce electricity. Some use it to find their way around and others for defense and stunning prey, and all are aided by the fact that water is a good conductor. What Is Fish Electric-Organ? The electric organs are modified muscle cells; those fishes that stun their prey … Read more
Rainbowfishes have been known in the aquarium trade for many years. until recently only a few species have been commonly available. Of these only Telmatherina ladigesi (Celebes rainbowfish), Bedotia geayi (Madagascar rainbowfish), and Melanotaenia splendida (eastern rainbowfish) have made any real impression. The last species is often referred to as Melanotaenia nigrans but the latter … Read more
The conditions encountered by brackish fish species living in estuaries and mangroves, where freshwater and saltwater meet, can be recreated in a brackish water aquarium. The equipment required is much the same as for freshwater aquariums, but the substrate is usually sandy, so power filters are more appropriate than undergravel systems. How Much Salt You … Read more
Thermostatic aquarium heaters keep water temperature constant by switching the heating element on and off repeatedly. For this reason, they have a relatively short life-span, and should be replaced every two years or so. Although good-quality heaters are reliable, it is wise to put a separate thermometer in the tank to pick up any irregularities … Read more
