Small Tropical Fish Gallery
Tetras There are a lot of varieties of tetras but they’re all very colorful and easy to care for which is why they’re so popular. They’re a schooling fish and should be in groups of at least six. Tetras are middle dwellers and prefer a heavily planted tank with a lot of places to hide. […]
Flowerhorn Fish Gallery
The flowerhorn cichlid is a fish that does not exist naturally in the wild. This is because this fish has been bred entirely in captivity over the years. Author Note: The combination of the blood parrot cichlid and red devil cichlid is what led to the creation of the flowerhorn. The first instances of this occurred in Thailand, Taiwan, and […]
Cichlids Gallery
Different Coloration and Patterns In the wild, African cichlids tend to look at others within their own species as competitors. They will often leave other species alone while constantly harassing their own. Cichlids look at the color and patterns of other fish to see if they are the same species. For instance, if you have demasoni […]
Monster Fish Gallery
Tank Busters Among the hundreds of fish species for sale in aquarium shops, a few grow to be too large for conventional home aquariums. These fish are not good choices for the average home aquarist, especially beginners. However, for those who understand their needs and have the resources and commitment to keep them, they can […]
Fish Tips – Things Not To Do
Do not change more than 20% of the water at one time If you change too much of the aquarium’s water, you may upset the water’s balance. You might be killing off the water’s good bacteria. If you change less than 20% of your tank’s existing water, you do not have to retreat for chlorine […]
Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp Gallery
Some varieties of aquarium shrimp can be added to community tanks while others are better establishing their own colony in a designated aquarium. What you’re hoping to accomplish with your shrimp will determine what kind of shrimp is right for you. If you’re thinking about adding some new life to your aquarium, here are the […]
Corydoras and Pleco Fish
What is Corydoras Fish? Corydoras are generally bought from pet stores in very small numbers, or singularly as cleaners for community tanks. Although this does not seem to prevent the fish from performing the task for which it was bought (cleaning), they are actually schooling fish and are much happier in a group of 4 or […]
Jumbo Goldfish Gallery
Goldfish are a hardy aquatic species. They can deal with temperature fluctuations, changes in pH, cloudy water, and even low dissolved oxygen levels. If released into the wild, goldfish can group up into what’s called a school. But they don’t need companions to be happy in captivity and are fine if kept separately in a tank. […]