Aquarium Set up & Maintenance

When you look at a sponge filter in an aquarium at your favorite local fish store, you might think it is being used because it is cheap. Especially, since the fish are typically in and out of the store so fast. This perception coming from an inexperienced aquarium owner is valid. A fish store is […]

It is amazing how important things that support life are and how you can make a mistake and not provide the proper life support your fish need. Guppies like any other tropical fish require specific water parameters. It all depends on where the fish originated from and educating yourself on your guppies’ water requirements will

A fish tank is a welcome addition to any home. It creates a soothing, relaxing ambience while providing hours of visual enjoyment. While most tanks are placed in sitting (or living) rooms, you may now be wondering to yourself whether (or not) they can be put in bedrooms? Not only is it okay to have

I know it can be confusing for a new aquarium hobbyist when it comes to filtration for marine or freshwater tanks. I have been in the hobby for over 30 years now and sometimes even I need to stop and think about different aspects of keeping a specific fish tank myself. So, I get it.

It is amazing how easy it is to end up with a stinky fish tank. It is also amazing how easy it is to keep your aquarium from smelling bad in the first place! It is a lot of work maintaining a fish tank and it is a lot of work keeping an eye on

Some people are just not into having pet fish and I understand that because there are some common pets I just wouldn’t consider owning. The question came up on what other uses or inhabitants could a person put in an aquarium. So, I thought this would be an interesting article to tackle. There are many

You might notice when you go to an aquarium store that some tanks don’t have much for substrate and then there are some that are filled right up with substrate and plants. There are many reasons why you would want to either have or not have anything on the bottom of your tank. The pros

With the warm, summer weather approaching, perhaps you’ve thought about adding a Koi fishpond to your backyard, outdoor oasis. Starting this task takes time, effort and money on your part, but it’s also a very rewarding and enjoyable pastime once complete. Right now, you may be wondering to yourself, ‘how small can an outdoor fishpond