By Brian Stewart INSPIRATION AND WHERE TO BEGIN Big things have small beginnings. Many of us see beautiful pond gardens, stream banks, river sides, or photos and videos of far flung exotic locations, perhaps even aquariums around the world that are lush gardens teaming with life. Seeing such things can inspire the desire to cultivate…
Easiest Aquarium Plants for Beginners Besides making your tank look beautiful, plants for fish aquariums are vital to the health and happiness of your fish. Aquarium plants provide natural water filtration and purification, and they give your fish a place to hide, feed, reproduce, or just relax. If you don’t have a green thumb, or…
Passionate aquarists are always looking for something new for their tanks. However, with so many options available, finding the perfect gifts for aquarium lovers isn’t always easy. If you’ll be shopping for aquarium lovers this Christmas, here is a list of aquarium gifts that we’ve broken down into categories to make your holiday shopping faster,…
Algae is an all-too-common problem in aquascaping, which is why constant vigilance is important in order to keep giant algae blooms at bay. Not only can algae blooms be tough to clean, they can also be harmful to your aquarium plants and animals. So, if you’re interested in reducing algae growth, follow these tips and…
Once you have an aquarium set-up, adding fish to the mix can be quite fun. However, while you’ve carefully set up their future home, you need to make sure it is a safe and easy transition for any new fish. The last thing you want to do it acclimate your new pets incorrectly, which can…
A 20-25 gallon tank is the perfect starter aquarium size. Contrary to popular belief, larger tanks are actually easier to maintain than smaller aquariums. So, if you’re setting up a tank of this size, take some time to read our list of eight items you need to set up a 20-25 gallon aquarium. Aquarium Stand…
When planning out your aquarium, it’s important to choose plants that not only make your tank more visually appealing and ecologically sound, but flora that will ultimately benefit your fish. Choose the most appropriate plants for the size of your tank and the type of fish you have. To that end, we have six great…
While it seems like they may lead an idyllic life unbothered from the dangers of the open ocean, fish can actually suffer from stress in an aquarium. Fish stress can alter the behavior of your fish, making them less outgoing and possibly decreasing their life spans. We’ve identified seven different causes of stress in fish,…
Whether you have an aquarium full of fish or you’re just starting out, there can be a lot to manage. From water balancing to acclimating your fish correctly, it can be a bit overwhelming. So, if you can cut out a step, then consider introducing underwater plants to your aquarium that don’t require substrate. As…
We all need oxygen to breathe, and if you have ever been in a forest, you know that places with more trees have healthier air. While fish tanks are vastly different environments, the same principle holds true for aquariums that have live plants. The addition of live plants makes the water cleaner by removing waste…