Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas is often touted as the magic key for insane plant growth and minimal algae in planted aquariums. Let’s talk about the different effects CO2 has on your fish tank and some of the pros and cons of using it.
Frozen fish food is a premium-grade, nutrient-dense cuisine that provides more variety to your fish’s diet and conditions them for breeding. Learn about which types you should buy and how to feed them.
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.
Looking for a colorful, little fish that stays in the upper third of your nano aquarium? Try Epiplatys annulatus, a peaceful killifish with bold, vertical bands and a vibrant tail like a rocket flame.
One of the best parts of the aquarium hobby is breeding fish and raising their fry. Follow these 5 tips and tricks for growing healthy baby fish and boosting their survival rate.
Water wisteria is a very popular aquarium plant because of its lacy leaves and rapid growth, but it can be prone to melting when you first bring it home. Find out our best tips and tricks for growing and propagating this plant.
When going on vacation, it can be stressful trying to arrange care for your aquarium fish. Try one of these four methods to ensure your fish stay happy and healthy while you’re away.
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.
Want to get started with a high tech planted tank? Learn about our favorite live plants that do best in environments with bright lighting, CO2 gas injection, and regular fertilizer dosing.
Reticulated hillstream loaches are one of the coolest-looking algae eaters in the hobby, but there’s a lot of conflicting info about their care requirements. Learn how we have personally kept and bred this amazing species.
Most filters can be modified by changing the types of mechanical, biological, and chemical filter media used inside. Let’s talk about the different kinds, the functions they serve, and which ones you should use.
Some aquarium fish produce tiny babies that are too small to eat traditional fry foods. Instead, you can easily set up a live culture of micro, banana, or walter worms to feed as their first meal.
