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 [...]
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 [...]
BEAUTIFUL BETAS
Every once in a while, I succumb to the gorgeous Beta. I bring it home and promise I will be successful this time. [...]
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 [...]
HOW MUCH WATER TO CHANGE?
When changing your aquarium water on a weekly basis, which is recommended, it restores the natural minerals to your fish that are [...]
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 [...]
CLOUDY WATER?
1. If your water is not clear, do a Pitcher Test. After 24 hours in a quiet, sunny location, has the color changed? [...]
ADDING NEW PLANTS TO THE AQUARIUM
We do not simply stick our hands into the tank and plant the new plant! When adding new plants to your established aquarium, [...]
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 [...]