The Stripped Squirrelfish is not a very common fish in the hobby, so if you want to bring something new to the table then this fish is a great option. In this article, we will be looking at everything that you need to know to provide the best life to the Stripped Squirrelfish in your tank….
Almost all the newbies are intimidated by mixing salt required in the saltwater hobby. This article will cover all the basics and will hopefully make you better at mixing saltwater. Material Required If you are new to the hobby or thinking about getting in the hobby, then it is highly recommended to get your own…
Starting a new community aquarium can be super exciting but also nerve-wracking, especially if it comes to picking the fish. Ideally, you want fish that are peaceful with adequately sized for your specific tank. You might be looking for a flurry of small fish or a few big ones. It is best to decide what…
As the name suggests, a refugium is an additional space separate from the main display aquarium that acts as a haven for an organism that would otherwise be consumed by the inhabitants of the show tank. There are some major benefits to a refugium. The critters breeding a refugium make their way back to the…
Do you want a beautiful planted tank but don’t have the funds for an expensive carbon dioxide (CO2) system? Don’t fret, there are plants that don’t require any extra CO2 to flourish. Interested? Let’s take a look at the function of CO2 in your tank, what problems you may experience with such a system, and…
If you’re a beginning aquarist, fire goby is a good species that you can choose for your aquarium. Nemateleotris magnifica, or firefish goby, is a Benthopelagic species of dartfish native to the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is an inhabitant of coral reefs where it can be found at depths of from 6 to 70 meters (20 to 230 ft). It hovers above the bottom,…
In this article, we are going to look at the top 5 reefs of safe fish according to World Wide Corals. So, let’s begin: 5. Banggai Cardinalfish The Banggai Cardinalfish comes from the Banggai islands of Indonesia. They have three black stripes and a silver body with white spots. This fish is very hardy, great for beginners, and…
Apteronotus albifrons called black ghost knife fish is a nocturnal predator. It has an electric organ, reaches a considerable size, needs a lot of space to swim, and prefers environments with strong currents: not suitable for common home aquariums. Black ghosts are extraordinary fish that often attract aquarists and are often bought without asking…
So you have decided to get livebearers in your tank, and on the top of your head are Guppies. But after getting them in your tank how will you tell when they are going to give birth. Well, you are in luck because, in this article, we are going to tell you everything about Guppy…
Though Betta fish is the crowned king of small tanks, sometimes hobbyists like to keep them in larger tanks too. But, in that case, what other fishes can you keep in there with them? This article is the answer to that question. Here we are going to look at the top 9 Betta Tank Mates…