Adding an aquarium to your home is a great way to bring the beauty of the underwater world into your living space. But before you can enjoy the peaceful benefits of watching your fish swim, here we provide you with the answers to how to choose the perfect aquarium setup.
Virtually every fish owner has gazed at their aquarium and wondered how many fish can be put there. Unfortunately, aquariums don’t have a stocking chart slapped on the side. As a result, many an owner unwittingly overstock their tank, sometimes with a disastrous outcome. So, how does a fish owner answer how many fish will my aquarium hold? There are several factors to consider, as well as several methods for calculating safe stocking levels.
The mesmerizing feeling of warm sun rays leaning down into tropical waters and breaking back through the water’s vivid facade as it rebounds off the glistening scales of a rare fish provides an experience that stays in one’s memory for a lifetime. Top Ten Most Beautiful and Colorful Fish – Our List… Read More »Top Ten Most Beautiful and Colorful Fish
Active and hardy-shoaling fish barbs make a great addition to any aquarium with suitably sized inhabitants, and they’re an excellent choice for beginners. Though they prefer slightly acidic water, they can adapt to various conditions and are easy to feed and look after. Here, we discuss in-depth Barb information for types and breeding.
Exotically colored and known for their toughness Damsel fish are a popular aquarium choice. However, their natural aggressiveness and need for space can make them difficult to keep successfully. Here, we discuss Damsel Fish Information including care, tankmates, types and breeding.
One of the most splendid of all tropical aquarium inhabitants is the Angelfish. This is a popular opinion when people first consider keeping tropical fish. Though they can be fragile when small they grow up to be relatively hardy fish and, with proper care, should thrive in… Read More »Angelfish: Care, Feeding and Breeding
A relative of the piranha the dramatic looking Tiger Fish, with its long, sharply pointed teeth, is an appealing option for those who want to do something exciting with their aquariums. Tiger Fish Care and Tankmates These fish need a lot of space and can be expensive to look after, so… Read More »Tiger Fish Information: Care, Types and Breeding
This Freshwater fish compatibility chart shows what types of fish are compatible with one another. To determine if a fish is compatible with another species just match up the two fish types and look for the corresponding color or letter code. The letter H means… Read More »Tropical Fish Compatability Chart
Although many believe that Bettas can only be housed by themselves because they’ll “kill” anything alive in the tank, Bettas CAN be housed with other fish/invertebrates. In fact, there are quite a few species that can successfully coexist with a Betta. The general rule is… Read More »Tank Mates For Your Betta
You don’t have to have intentions of breeding fish to be curious about the sex of your fish. Knowing the sex of your fish can help you understand the behaviors your fish exhibit. Depending on the species, determining the sex of a fish ranges from easy to… Read More »How Do I Tell the Sex of My Fish?