The Flagfish get their name from the males that usually have a striped pattern, and their coloration can be breathtaking to view. They are small but a robust fish that measures around 2 inches (5.5 cm) long. Flagfish are a popular species in the aquarium hobby due to their size. They also tend to be…
[Picture taken by Zach Petro] When freshwater aquarium owners are looking to add a variety of colorful fish to their tank, African cichlids are often an option. Most African cichlids that are kept in home aquariums originate from Lake Malawi. There are over 1500 different species located there, and each species can bring a different…
As you consider your livestock choices for your freshwater aquarium, eventually, you will look into freshwater catfish. A freshwater aquarium will provide countless hours of joy for you and your family. When considering your species options, you will quickly realize one of the best types of fish to include in your aquarium would be a…
[Picture provided by Ethan Zoellner] Pufferfish are cute-looking fish with tons of personality. They come in many different sizes and colors. They can be found all around the world, and some species can be challenging to keep in an aquarium. There are over 150 species of pufferfish, some with unique and peculiar hunting techniques. There are…
[Image provided by Steven Rowland] Corals of the euphyllia genus are popular in the aquarium hobby. They are classified into three common types torches, hammers, and frogspawn. The three groups have different shapes in their tentacles. The names are given due to their different physical appearance that the posses and not in their genetics. There are…
Calcium (Ca) is an essential element in an aquarium and a vital element for a reef tank. Just like people, calcium helps keep our bone structure healthy. Calcium is used in a similar process in an aquarium and used for shells, exoskeleton, or skeletal structures. While in a freshwater aquarium, calcium is rarely tested due…
To keep it simple Alkalinity is the measure of carbonate in water. Alkalinity is essential to keeping stable aquarium parameters and is also used for the growth in corals in a reef tank. Corals use bicarbonates to build their skeleton structure, plus stable alkalinity encourages coral growth. How is Alkalinity Measured? Alkalinity is the…
Written for hobbyists, breeders, importers, aquarium shops, veterinarians and all those that want to take care of fish. This book is a great gift for the aquarium hobbyist who keeps ornamental or tropical fish. This illustrated guide has 240 pages with over 1000 color photographs of diseased for ornamental tropical and pond fish. Get details…
We have the top 5 worse advise that Dustin’s Fish Tank has heard people give about aquarium fish. 5 – Caution with Cory Cats & Substraights “You better watch out for cory cats and glass or sand. You don’t want too sharp of a substrate, cause the cory cats might cut their barbells or…
This is not IFGA rules of breeding guppy’s. This is just five tips that have worked well for Michaels Fish Room incase you want to breed them and sell them to your local fish store (LFS), or you want to have a family project that allows you to breed fish. 5 – Good Food…