Ember Tetra: Size, Lifespan, Tank Mates & Care

Ember Tetra

Whether you’re an experienced fishkeeper researching a species to fit into your aquarium’s ecosystem, or you’re new to the hobby and are looking for a beginner species, the ember tetra is one of the best aquarium fish species to consider. In this care guide, let’s discuss everything you need to know about caring for this … Read more

Ghost Shrimp Profile: Size, Lifespan, Diet & Care

ghost shrimp (glass shrimp)

Ghost shrimp are a popular and fascinating shrimp species found in many home aquariums. Also known as glass shrimp, these small crustaceans add a lot of interest to your aquatic paradise. That said, not all beginner fishkeepers know how to properly care for them to ensure a long life. In fact, some aquarists are surprised … Read more

Kuhli Loach: Size, Tank Mates, Diet & More

Kuhli Loach

Kuhli loaches are attractive, readily available, cool to watch, easy to care for, beginner friendly, and extremely hardy. What else can you ask for? If you are afraid of snakes or wriggly-like creatures, then you may want to reconsider getting kuhli loaches. However, if that is a non-issue, then you won’t go wrong with these … Read more

Can Fish Drown? How to Know?

Can Fish Drown

In humans, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury, estimating its annual global death toll to 236,000. And believe it or not, the incidence of drowning in fish is far more bigger, wider and more frequent. But how is this possible since fish are aquatic animals, and they are well adapted to breathe … Read more

14 Betta Fish Diseases: Symptoms & Treatment

betta fish diseases

Betta fish, with their vibrant colors and flowing fins, have captured the hearts of many fishkeepers, especially those new to the hobby. But as resilient as these stunning creatures may seem, they are not immune to various diseases that can affect their health and well-being. For beginner fishkeepers, it’s essential to recognize the signs of … Read more

Clown Loach: Profile, Care, Diet & Tank Mates

Clown Loach

Aside from its exquisite beauty, the Clown loach has caught the hearts of many due to its quirky personality. In fact, Clown loaches get their name because they do weird things that amuse their spectators. Quite the clowns, their antics include lying on top of each other and swimming upside down. One thing you’ll often … Read more

Dwarf Hairgrass Carpet Plant Care Guide

Dwarf Hairgrass

There are many reasons why we keep aquarium plants, like keeping our water chemistry balanced and increasing the aesthetic value of our aquarium. Another reason is that they can hide things or objects we don’t want to see, such as the substrate. After all, the substrate is lifeless, and our attention is focused mainly on … Read more