Aquascapers use medium-sized plants to create a natural-looking transition from the shortest plants in the front to the tallest plants in back. Learn about our top 5 midground plants that will enhance your planted tank.
Freshwater shrimp in aquariums are quite popular because of their beautiful colors, unique behaviors, and usefulness as cleanup crew. Learn about the five most common species found at local fish stores.
When starting a planted aquarium, we recommend choosing a variety of both short and tall plants. Foreground plants are ideal for the front of the tank because they won’t get too big and block the rest of your view.
Need recommendations for beautiful aquarium plants that can transform your fish tank? We interviewed our CEO Cory McElroy to find out which plants are his current favorites.
Nano fish tanks are very popular for their beauty and compact size, but it can be challenging to find animals that are tiny enough to comfortably live in them. Learn about our top 10 aquarium fish for 5- to 20-gallon tanks.
Beginner fish are popular with both newcomers and veterans in the aquarium hobby because they are colorful, cheap, and easy to care for. Learn about our top 10 favorites we constantly recommend in our store.
If you have timid or territorial fish in your aquarium, try calming them down with dither fish. Dither fish are outgoing species that swim out in the open all the time, and their relaxed behavior helps shy fish feel safer and diffuses aggression from fish bullies.
Loaches are a very diverse group of bottom dwellers that can add a lot of fun and excitement to your fish tank. Learn about our 10 favorite loaches and why they might be a great fit for you.
Oddball fish tend to have unusual appearances, rarer availability, or more difficult care requirements. If you’re up for the challenge but have limited space, check out our 5 favorite oddball fish that can be kept in 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? Try these 7 colorful fish we recommend to brighten up your 10-gallon tank.
One of the easiest ways to make your fish tank look less like a glass box and more like a slice of nature is to cover the back wall with a lush forest of tall aquarium plants. Check out these 10 beginner-friendly background plants that grow to 12 inches or...
Gouramis are a special type of labyrinth fish, often recognized for their flat, oval bodies and whisker-like fins. They often get a bad reputation for being ornery, so find out our top 5 peaceful gouramis that play nice with other community fish.