Fish Bullying Being a fish owner is not always an easy process especially when your fish are not always able to act peacefully in your tank. Fish bullying is a phenomenon that can commonly occur…
BREEDING DISCUS FOR PROFIT – THINGS TO CONSIDER Breeding animals – fishes, dogs and so on – can be tough, and so is breeding discus for profit. However, breeding is a passion people love, which…
Planted Aquarium – How to Set One Up It can be a bit confusing to set up a planted aquarium, more so for beginners. If it were a simple gallon tank, then it is fairly…
Comet Goldfish The Comet Goldfish is an elongated, flat-bodied variety of goldfish. It has a wide but short head, and its body tapers smoothly from its back and belly to the base of its caudal…
Seahorse Tanks Introduction There are approximately 36 species of seahorses all belonging to the Sygnathid family (Genus Hippocampus). Pipe fishes and seadragons are also included in the Sygnathid family. Characteristics 1. Unlike most fishes seahorses…
Blue Crawfish BLue crawfish can live in almost any freshwater aquarium and are among the toughest freshwater tank inhabitants available in the market. They are very active and they love exploring and do not spend…
FRESHWATER SNAILS Introduction Freshwater Snails is indeed a site to behold in a fish tank. They are usually added to a fish tank as tank cleaners with the intention that they will be eat algae…
Tropheus Introduction The Tropheus species are originally from Lake Tanganyika, Africa and are widely distributed throughout the lake. They are a moderately deep bodied fish that seems to have a larger head in proportion to…
Salvini Cichlids Introduction The Salvini Cichlids are also referred to as Salvin’s Cichlids, Yellow-Belly Cichlids, or Tricolor Cichlids. They originally live in moderate and fast moving waters of rivers and lagoons. They feed on macro-invertebrates…
Ryukin Goldfish The Ryukin Goldfish is a type of a goldfish that is egg-shaped. It has a short body which is stubby. They grow to a length of about 6 inches (15cm) although lengths of…
BUTTERFLY KOI Introduction This is a brown and grey fish with long fins. It originated from Indonesia where it was found in canals and ditches. Initially, most people found this particular type of fish ugly…
Freshwater Puffer fish Freshwater puffer fish are actually great aquarium fish as they are wonderful specialist fish. Moreso, they are rewarding to keep in an aquarium as pets as long as their you adhere to…
Freshwater Stingrays Introduction Freshwater stingrays originated from the Amazon River system just like most of the other aquarium fish. Even though they are considered to be a docile species, they are known to be the…
Freshwater Sharks Sharks have over time been found by more and more people to be fascinating to look at and learn about. A visit to museum for aquatic animals attest to this. Also, there has…
Wood Aquariums In the past, one wouldn’t imagine an aquarium made of wood. This is basically because of the common knowledge that water destroys wood, but then again, so is steel yet it has been…
How To Transport Live Fish Introduction When it comes to keeping fish in an aquarium, movement from one point to another will eventually turn out to be inevitable. Whether it is moving the fish for…
How to Reseal an Aquarium – Step by Step Guide Did you ever come home one day and find your aquarium leaking? Did you find a great deal on a used aquarium because it leaks?…
Aquarium Buying Guide – What You Need to Know Buying an aquarium is a commitment which should be approached with careful thought and consideration. While aquarium keeping is considered to be an enjoyable hobby by…
Aquarium Maintenance – The Basics Good aquarium maintenance practices will lead to a healthy aquatic environment and thriving fish. Expensive and time-consuming problems can be prevented by spending thirty minutes on maintenance every other week.…
Fish Fungus Fungus consists of fine white threads known as hyphae that pass through organic material. These hyphae form distinctive patches on fish that resemble cotton wool. Pathology The fungi involved include species of Achyla…
Cloudy Aquarium Water The issue of cloudy water can be a baffling phenomenon for many aquarium owners. Unfortunately, there is no single answer as to why your aquarium water is cloudy because there is no…
How to Clean Aquarium Gravel Aquarium gravel forms a critical part of your fish tank. It serves not only as a decoration, but also as a filter. Because of this, it tends to harbor a…
Best Aquarium Water Test Kits Testing aquarium water is a key component of maintaining a healthy environment for fish. Below are a list of aquarium water test kits and some information about them. Best Aquarium…
How to Hatch Brine Shrimp Storing Brine Shrimp Eggs First of all, you need to start with healthy, properly stored eggs. All brine shrimp eggs need to be stored as follows: • in a tightly…
How to move an aquarium You may need to move your fish tank/aquarium in some situations, say when relocating. Moving your aquarium can be a tedious task, but with a little planning, the correct handling,…
Discus Food Recipes Discus fish thrive greatly on a number of food types. These include beef, veal, turkey heart, fish fillets, shrimp and liver of beef/ turkey. Below are some of the common recipes for…
How Many Discus Fish Can I Keep? How many discus you can safely keep together is a very common question I receive from many discus keepers. If you search online you will see many conflicting…