When choosing fish for a home aquarium, not just any fish will do! As an aquarist, you must research different species in advance to determine if they’re compatible with other aquatic creatures in a freshwater community tank. Right now, you may be wondering which ones are the most aggressive? The 20 most aggressive freshwater aquarium …
Brachygobius or ‘bumblebee gobies’ (as they’re known in the aquarist world) are a species of bottom- dwelling fish with black and yellow markings reminiscent of a bumblebee. If you’d like to try your hand at a brackish tank, bumblebee gobies are a great choice. But what types of fish make good tankmates for this species? …
As an aquarium enthusiast, you’re bound to come across snail eggs in your fish tank. Whether you’re an experienced aquarist or a beginner hobbyist, you need to act quickly to prevent snails from ‘taking over’ your aquarium. This begs the question, ‘what should I do with snail eggs in my freshwater tank?’ There are 3 …
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Owning and maintaining an aquarium is no easy task. A lot of work goes into cleaning and caring for the aquatic creatures that inhabit it. If you’re an aquarist who’s ‘taking a break’ from the hobby or you need to store your tank temporarily, you may be wondering how long an aquarium can sit empty? …
Freshwater stingrays are a type of tropical fish that vary in size and color, depending on the species. They’re wide and flat in form with long, whip-like tails. If you already own or are thinking of acquiring a freshwater stingray for your home aquarium, you may be wondering which fish make good tankmates for these …
Freshwater stingrays are much like sharks in that they’re soft-bodies and have flexible, cartilaginous skeletons rather than ‘hard’, mineralized bones. Intelligent and interactive with their keepers, these aquatic creatures are great for experienced hobbyists and make a unique addition to an extra-large home or office aquarium. But what do you need to survive in captivity …
If you’re looking for an interesting, fun and easy freshwater catfish to care for, then maybe you should consider getting a bumblebee catfish. This tropical fish is fun to watch because of its appearance and personality. It’s not hard to take care of and has a peaceful temperament. It’s no wonder that more and more …
Silver dollars are a type of tropical freshwater fish that resemble the piranha. Native to heavily vegetated waterways in South America, this species adds both life and interest to an aquarium with its metallic appearance and active nature. But do they make good tankmates and if so, for which fish? The best tankmates for silver …
