POPULAR CATFISH SPECIES
CORYDORAS (CORY CATFISH) Size: 1 to 3 inches Temperament: Peaceful and highly social community fish Care & Diet: Best kept in schools of [...]
Keeping Kuhli Loaches:
Knowing what you add to your tank is important. I added a Kuhli Loach in the hope it would keep the bottom free [...]
GOLDFISH SHOW
You knew there were horse shows and dog shows, but did you realize there are some very beautiful GOLDFISH SHOWS? Yes, the goldfish [...]
HOW DO I PREVENT UGLY ALGAE?
“My aquarium is always so GREEN I can’t even see the fish!!” It doesn’t have to be this way. Are you over-feeding your [...]
Top Aquarium Issues and Solutions
Water Quality Problems(Ammonia/Nitrite): Caused by overfeeding or New Tank Syndrome. Solution: All dangers removed if you start with Microbe-Lift/Special Blend and Nite Out II [...]
FISH KEEPING IN WINTER
First, we should look at fish that may not need a heater and should survive power outages, for the beginner Aquarium Keeper. In [...]
FEEDING & CARE OF OSCARS
Top of the Food Chain: Feeding (And Care of) Oscars in the Home Aquarium... Author: Brian M. Scott Oscars Astronotus spp. are some [...]
Why would I want a Bigger Aquarium?
Easier to maintain: While it might seem counterintuitive, larger tanks can be easier to maintain in some ways. The greater water volume dilutes waste [...]
Stocking the Aquarium – DCAS Rule #1
The General 1” Rule By Ed Keene, DCAS, friend of Ecological Labs I have talked about stocking your new aquarium with fish very [...]
ADDING NEW FISH TO EXISTING AQUARIUM
Prepare for the new fish: Quarantine (Optional but Recommended): If possible, quarantine new fish in a separate tank for 2-4 weeks to observe [...]