New Schooling and Centerpiece Fish at Aquarium Co-Op This Week! 🐟At Aquarium Co-Op this week we got in some great looking fish in our deliveries! New centerpiece fish options include Blue Paradise Fish, Scarlet Badis, Chocolate Gouramis, and Medium Assorted Angelfish, while Odessa Barbs and Gold White Clouds make for great schooling additions to your tank. Our Small Fancy Goldfish are looking great this week, too! As for plants this week, we have a lot in stock right now! We are currently running a retail store only BOGO (buy one get one free) sale on a...
What fish can you put in a 5-gallon aquarium?A 5-gallon fish tank is the ideal size for your office desk or dorm room, but it can be hard to find creatures that are small enough to live in it. Check out this article that covers our 5 favorite fish that are perfect for inhabiting a nano aquarium. Dwarf pea puffer Rosy loaches Green neon tetras White cloud mountain minnows Scarlet badis
10 Best Cory Catfish You Have to TryCorydoras catfish are one of our favorite bottom dwellers because of their peaceful personality, useful cleaning abilities, and adorable appearance. There are hundreds of species of cory catfish that all have different sizes, prices, looks, preferred water parameters, and more. To help narrow down your options, here are our top 10 favorite corys (in no particular order) that we can’t live without. 1. Sterbai cory (Corydoras sterbai) In terms of popularity, this is the cory that everyone gr...
5 Best Fish Tank Ideas for a 29-Gallon AquariumMost people start with smaller aquariums to keep nano fish like guppies and bettas. But have you ever thought of moving up to the next weight class? 29- and 30-gallon (110–114 liters) aquariums are some of the first sizes that allow you to start getting medium-sized species. They also give you the extra space to design more elaborate aquascapes or biotopes. Learn about our top 5 fish stocking ideas that fit in this popular category of tanks. 1. The South American Aquarium The Amazon rainfores...
Randy Reed | Vice PresidentQ: Your Favorite thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op? A: That’s a tough one as there are so many awesome things about working for the Co-Op, but if I had to pick one it would be working with vendors/manufacturers to improve existing, or source entirely new, products. Knowing that customers are going to be just as excited as I am for new and better products is very rewarding. Your Key Information(Degrees, accomplishments, other facts that relate to your job or the hobby) BA in Economics f...
Top 5 Nano Fish for a 5-Gallon AquariumA 5-gallon fish tank is the ideal size for your office desk or dorm room, but it can be hard to find creatures that are small enough to live in it. Check out our 5 favorite fish that are perfect for inhabiting a nano aquarium. 1. Dwarf Pea Puffer Carinotetraodon travancoricus is an adorable, 1-inch (2.5 cm) long pufferfish with a small yellow body, dark spots, and independently rotating eyes. This carnivorous creature loves to eat frozen foods and will go after your live snails and dwarf shri...
Top 7 Colorful Fish for a 10-Gallon Aquarium10-gallon aquariums are so popular because of their small footprint and low cost, so what kind of fish can you put in them? As a follow-up to our article on the 7 best fish tank ideas for a 10-gallon stocking ideas, we’ve come up with more suggestions to help you pick the 7 most colorful fish to brighten up your 10-gallon setup. 1. The Killifish Aquarium Killifish are a very colorful, underrated fish that enjoy temperatures below 78°F (26°C) and can live in an unheated aquarium. There are hun...
Vallisneria – The One Plant WonderWhether you've got a green thumb or are green with envy, you can have a planted aquascape that looks like a slice of nature. Don't worry, it won't be hard or expensive. All you will need is one plant - vallisneria. If you haven't gotten to work with this plant yet, you're in for a treat. Not only does it look beautiful, but it's undemanding! It can also single-handedly transform an aquarium into a luscious jungle. Unfortunately, you probably won't win any awards fo...
New Fish Deliveries at Aquarium Co-Op!In our three livestock deliveries his week the Aquarium Co-Op retail store in Edmonds got in some manager favorites including some Magenta Mystery Snails (locally bred), African Dwarf Frogs, Kribensis (locally bred), an Elephant Nose, and some Celestial Pearl Danios. For plants this week, our Water Wisteria, Pearl Weed, and Crinum Calamistratum have come in really large and full of great looking leaves and are ready to be planted! For this week's Tuesday Tank Tip I wanted to share L...
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Red Cherry Shrimp "Neocardinia davidi" - Breeding - Detailed VersionOver the past few years, there has been a great deal of interest in keeping dwarf shrimp in the home, usually planted, aquarium. Keeping dwarf shrimp is fun, rewarding, and beneficial to the planted tank; but a word of warning – once you get hooked on these interesting creatures it is hard not to want to explore the more exotic and usual varieties. One of the most popular, relatively inexpensive, and colorful varieties for the beginner is the Red Cherry Shrimp, Neocardinia davidi var. red. Re...
10+ Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Fish KeeperIt’s that time of year again! With Thanksgiving’s meal reduced to leftovers and festive decorations popping up around the neighborhood, most of us start thinking about what to get our friends and family for the holidays. If your loved one is obsessed with aquariums but you know nothing about fish, here’s our official holiday gift guide to help you become the best Santa ever! Tank Upgrades Most fish keepers are always jonesing to upgrade their tanks, whether in size, quantity, or stocking sele...
Livebearers are Becoming Weaker.In many older books and magazines, you'll read how livebearers like Endler’s Livebearers and Guppies are great for beginners because they're hardy. This was once true, however now that we are many generations away from the wild stock, some of them have become quite weak. Unfortunately, most livebearers are now mass produced. As we all know, when things go into mass production, the quality will decline. I hope to offer some tips to help you be successful with livebearers in spite of th...
Why Do Aquarium Plants Melt? 7 Reasons for Dying, Melting LeavesIf you add a new aquarium plant to your tank, it may look great for a couple weeks, but then it starts losing some leaves or just looks like it’s dying back in general. Don’t give up! It is common for aquarium plants to change and adapt when they experience a disruption in growing conditions. Learn about 7 reasons why this may happen and what you can do to give your plants the best chance to grow to their fullest potential. 1. You just got a brand-new plant from the store or online and added ...
Care Guide for Java Moss - Easy Low-Light Plant for BeginnersIf you don’t have a green thumb and are looking for a nearly indestructible plant, the Java Moss is for you! Java Moss is one of the easiest plants you will ever grow. This moss is hardy, versatile, and beautiful. You can be sure it will add a flash of green to your tank. You would have to work harder to kill this moss than you do to keep it alive! Great Durability Java Moss is an extremely durable plant. There are instances where a plant has been forgotten in a bucket for up to two months...
LED Light Guide for Planted AquariumsOne of our most asked questions is "Which LED aquarium light should I get?" See this comprehensive guide to get our recommendations for each tank size.
New Schooling and Centerpiece Fish at Aquarium Co-Op This Week! 🐟
At Aquarium Co-Op this week we got in some great looking fish in our deliveries! New centerpiece fish options include Blue Paradise Fish, Scarlet Badis, Chocolate Gouramis, and Medium Assorted Angelfish, while Odessa Barbs and Gold White Clouds make for great schooling additions to your tank. Our Small Fancy Goldfish are looking great this week, too! As for plants this week, we have a lot in stock right now! We are currently running a retail store only BOGO (buy one get one free) sale on a...
10 Best Cory Catfish You Have to Try
Corydoras catfish are one of our favorite bottom dwellers because of their peaceful personality, useful cleaning abilities, and adorable appearance. There are hundreds of species of cory catfish that all have different sizes, prices, looks, preferred water parameters, and more. To help narrow down your options, here are our top 10 favorite corys (in no particular order) that we can’t live without. 1. Sterbai cory (Corydoras sterbai) In terms of popularity, this is the cory that everyone gr...
5 Best Fish Tank Ideas for a 29-Gallon Aquarium
Most people start with smaller aquariums to keep nano fish like guppies and bettas. But have you ever thought of moving up to the next weight class? 29- and 30-gallon (110–114 liters) aquariums are some of the first sizes that allow you to start getting medium-sized species. They also give you the extra space to design more elaborate aquascapes or biotopes. Learn about our top 5 fish stocking ideas that fit in this popular category of tanks. 1. The South American Aquarium The Amazon rainfores...
Randy Reed | Vice President
Q: Your Favorite thing about working at Aquarium Co-Op?
A: That’s a tough one as there are so many awesome things about working for the Co-Op, but if I had to pick one it would be working with vendors/manufacturers to improve existing, or source entirely new, products. Knowing that customers are going to be just as excited as I am for new and better products is very rewarding. Your Key Information(Degrees, accomplishments, other facts that relate to your job or the hobby) BA in Economics f...
Top 5 Nano Fish for a 5-Gallon Aquarium
A 5-gallon fish tank is the ideal size for your office desk or dorm room, but it can be hard to find creatures that are small enough to live in it. Check out our 5 favorite fish that are perfect for inhabiting a nano aquarium. 1. Dwarf Pea Puffer Carinotetraodon travancoricus is an adorable, 1-inch (2.5 cm) long pufferfish with a small yellow body, dark spots, and independently rotating eyes. This carnivorous creature loves to eat frozen foods and will go after your live snails and dwarf shri...
Top 7 Colorful Fish for a 10-Gallon Aquarium
10-gallon aquariums are so popular because of their small footprint and low cost, so what kind of fish can you put in them? As a follow-up to our article on the 7 best fish tank ideas for a 10-gallon stocking ideas, we’ve come up with more suggestions to help you pick the 7 most colorful fish to brighten up your 10-gallon setup. 1. The Killifish Aquarium Killifish are a very colorful, underrated fish that enjoy temperatures below 78°F (26°C) and can live in an unheated aquarium. There are hun...
Vallisneria – The One Plant Wonder
Whether you've got a green thumb or are green with envy, you can have a planted aquascape that looks like a slice of nature. Don't worry, it won't be hard or expensive. All you will need is one plant - vallisneria. If you haven't gotten to work with this plant yet, you're in for a treat. Not only does it look beautiful, but it's undemanding! It can also single-handedly transform an aquarium into a luscious jungle. Unfortunately, you probably won't win any awards fo...
New Fish Deliveries at Aquarium Co-Op!
In our three livestock deliveries his week the Aquarium Co-Op retail store in Edmonds got in some manager favorites including some Magenta Mystery Snails (locally bred), African Dwarf Frogs, Kribensis (locally bred), an Elephant Nose, and some Celestial Pearl Danios. For plants this week, our Water Wisteria, Pearl Weed, and Crinum Calamistratum have come in really large and full of great looking leaves and are ready to be planted! For this week's Tuesday Tank Tip I wanted to share L...
Red Cherry Shrimp "Neocardinia davidi" - Breeding - Detailed Version
Over the past few years, there has been a great deal of interest in keeping dwarf shrimp in the home, usually planted, aquarium. Keeping dwarf shrimp is fun, rewarding, and beneficial to the planted tank; but a word of warning – once you get hooked on these interesting creatures it is hard not to want to explore the more exotic and usual varieties. One of the most popular, relatively inexpensive, and colorful varieties for the beginner is the Red Cherry Shrimp, Neocardinia davidi var. red. Re...
10+ Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Fish Keeper
It’s that time of year again! With Thanksgiving’s meal reduced to leftovers and festive decorations popping up around the neighborhood, most of us start thinking about what to get our friends and family for the holidays. If your loved one is obsessed with aquariums but you know nothing about fish, here’s our official holiday gift guide to help you become the best Santa ever! Tank Upgrades Most fish keepers are always jonesing to upgrade their tanks, whether in size, quantity, or stocking sele...
Livebearers are Becoming Weaker.
In many older books and magazines, you'll read how livebearers like Endler’s Livebearers and Guppies are great for beginners because they're hardy. This was once true, however now that we are many generations away from the wild stock, some of them have become quite weak. Unfortunately, most livebearers are now mass produced. As we all know, when things go into mass production, the quality will decline. I hope to offer some tips to help you be successful with livebearers in spite of th...
Why Do Aquarium Plants Melt? 7 Reasons for Dying, Melting Leaves
If you add a new aquarium plant to your tank, it may look great for a couple weeks, but then it starts losing some leaves or just looks like it’s dying back in general. Don’t give up! It is common for aquarium plants to change and adapt when they experience a disruption in growing conditions. Learn about 7 reasons why this may happen and what you can do to give your plants the best chance to grow to their fullest potential. 1. You just got a brand-new plant from the store or online and added ...
Care Guide for Java Moss - Easy Low-Light Plant for Beginners
If you don’t have a green thumb and are looking for a nearly indestructible plant, the Java Moss is for you! Java Moss is one of the easiest plants you will ever grow. This moss is hardy, versatile, and beautiful. You can be sure it will add a flash of green to your tank. You would have to work harder to kill this moss than you do to keep it alive! Great Durability Java Moss is an extremely durable plant. There are instances where a plant has been forgotten in a bucket for up to two months...
