Aquarium

DIY Ideas Can Be Fun! So you want to build a beautiful aquarium, but are on a limited budget. You might have an idea that a small budget limits your options. Think again! There are hundreds of DIY ideas that are either free or very cheap.  Of course, there are [Continue reading …]

Whether you want to display tropical fish, crabs, sharks, snakes, or lizards, there are so many creative options when it comes to choosing the decor for your personal aquarium. Before deciding upon the specific decor, there are general things to consider first. You need to start with the basics. The [Continue reading …]

Introduction Zebra Pleco is one of the more eye-catching catfish species around, sporting a remarkable black and white striped pattern (guess how it gets its name!)  Unfortunately, these unique plecos are also an endangered species, due to the detrimental effects of human-made dams on their natural habitat of Brazil.  Because [Continue reading …]

Introduction Although Red Devil Cichlids are extremely aggressive and can pose a threat to any other fish that they share aquarium space with, aquarists do not seem to care and have a fierce attachment to these large cichlids.  Even owners who have lost fish to these highly predatory fish report [Continue reading …]

Introduction Chili Rasbora is a beautiful and tiny schooling fish that are great in a nano tank or as part of a larger community tank. When in their school, they are super fun to watch and have great personalities. One of the fun things about the Chili Rasboras is that [Continue reading …]