White cloud minnows are one of our best-selling fish because of their easy care and breeding. Find out why we secretly like them better than neon tetras.
Looking for the perfect gift for the fish hobbyist in your life? To ring in the holiday season, we asked some of our friends and employees about their favorite Co-Op merch and essentials.
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.
Have you ever seen those clear rectangle boxes hanging on the outside of tanks at your local fish store? You are looking at one of the most versatile tools in the fish keeping hobby – the aquarium catch cup.
Looking for a pufferfish that can live in a community aquarium? Learn about the Amazon puffer or South American puffer (SAP), its care requirements, and the ideal tankmates to add.
Dried catappa leaves are often used in aquariums to lower pH, add tannins, feed shrimp, heal mild ailments, and more. Find out if your fish would benefit from them.
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.
Out of all the colorful, popular livebearers sold in the aquarium hobby, we often recommend Endler’s livebearers to beginners. Keep reading to find out why they’re so likeable and easy to care for.
Tired of trying to net your aquarium fish? Learn about the tried-and-true technique we use at our fish store to catch even the fastest, most slippery creatures.
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.
Clown loaches are popular, playful fish that start small but grow to the size of a foot-long sub. After owning them for more than 10 years, here’s what we’ve learned about caring for these jolly giants.
Water circulation is important even in freshwater fish tanks because it improves oxygenation, sweeps up particles into your filter, and provides enrichment for river fish.
