If you’ve ever seen a picture online of an immaculate aquarium, you’ve probably wondered how someone can possibly keep their fish tank so spotless. But there is no secret to keeping an aquarium sparkling clean, and if you follow the steps in this article, your aquarium should start to improve almost immediately. And don’t feel discouraged if your aquarium is already … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Aquarium Crystal Clear
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Rosy Red Minnows – The Best Beginner Fish
If you were to ask my opinion on what I consider to be the best beginner fish, you’d probably expect me to choose a popular fish like zebra danios or maybe guppies. And while numerous websites and guides tout these as the best beginner fish, I believe the unassuming fathead minnow is actually the best fish for anyone new to the hobby (though this reveal was likely already … [Read more...] about Rosy Red Minnows – The Best Beginner Fish
Stocking a 5 Gallon Aquarium – The Best Fish and Invertebrates to Choose
When most people first get into the fishkeeping hobby, they often choose a small aquarium to start out with. And it’s easy to see why: small aquariums have attractive designs, fit easily on a desktop or a counter, and will often cost a lot less than the larger alternatives. But choosing a nano aquarium (generally defined as any freshwater aquarium under 10 gallons) greatly … [Read more...] about Stocking a 5 Gallon Aquarium – The Best Fish and Invertebrates to Choose
What Fish Can You Keep in a Fishbowl?
So, you want to set up a fishbowl, and you’re wondering what kind of fish you can keep in it. Well, first of all, it’s important to realize there is a lot – and I mean a lot – of misinformation out there on the internet. No matter what you read, a goldfish that can grow up to 18 inches in length is not going to be happy in a fish bowl. Sadly, most goldfish probably won’t … [Read more...] about What Fish Can You Keep in a Fishbowl?
The Easiest Freshwater Fish to Breed in an Aquarium
Livebearers Guppies With the possible exception of convict cichlids, there is arguably no tropical fish easier to breed than guppies. There’s an expression in the aquarium hobby – ‘to breed guppies, just add water’. And it’s a surprisingly accurate expression. All it takes to breed guppies is moderately clean water and at least one male and female (though it’s … [Read more...] about The Easiest Freshwater Fish to Breed in an Aquarium