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 …]

Introduction Colorful fish get a lot of attention in the aquarium industry. We are naturally drawn to vibrant species with interesting designs. This is why Rainbowfish are so popular when there are so many species to choose from. Boesemani Rainbowfish is an excellent example. They possess a simple yet attractive [Continue reading …]

Introduction You might think that the name “Livebearers” is an odd one, but if you think about it, the name is appropriate. Livebearer refers to aquarium fish that carry their eggs inside the body, giving birth to live, free-swimming fry.   Even though only about one percent of all fish are [Continue reading …]

Introduction Rainbowfish, made famous by the children’s book of the same name, is actually a collection of more than 50 species that swim in every corner of the world. These splendidly colorful freshwater fish are popular home aquarium inhabitants. After exploring the varied characteristics and care needs of a number [Continue reading …]

Introduction There are many species of shrimp available for your aquarium, which can make it difficult when you are ready to choose. A strong contender is the Crystal Red Shrimp. These dwarf shrimps are a wonderful sight in a home aquarium. Though small, their colors and patterns make them stand [Continue reading …]

Introduction Many people are turning towards invertebrates as a way to spice up their aquarium. If you have a saltwater setup, Harlequin Shrimp are an excellent choice. They are hard to resist; they have such a captivating appearance that you could fall in love with at first sight. This isn’t [Continue reading …]