Breeding fish for profit isn’t one of the simplest things to do in this hobby. But here we’ve listed five ways to make money breeding fish in a single tank: If you do it properly, you can make about $100 a month. Breeding for profit, you’ll need to layer fish in the most sustainable way…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear saltwater aquariums? Of course, most of you will be thinking of a beautiful reef tank. But there’s more to saltwater aquariums than just reef tanks. The whole other realm of saltwater tanks is fowlr tanks. Fowlr Tank Fish Guide If you are keeping a…
Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a common problem in freshwater aquariums. This type of algae is not an algae but rather a type of bacteria that can quickly take over a tank and cause several issues. In this article, we will explore the causes of blue-green algae, how to prevent it from growing, and how…
Some fishes have well-deserved popularity, and perhaps none more so than the Panda Corydoras. Often referred to as either Panda Cory or simply Pandas. These charming little catfishes are ideal for community tanks. They have a quality of being so very gentle that they can be kept with the smallest of other fishes. They only…
Rebooting a saltwater tank would absolutely not be complete without adding tank automation. It makes running your reef tank easier and safer and gives you peace of mind. Monitoring the Situation You can use different automation tools. Here, we’ll be using Apex. At its most basic level, the apex is going to be a tank…
Every saltwater aquarist makes a few mistakes, many when you are new to the hobby. But there are also a few that crop up repeatedly without you even realizing it. So, here we are going over the top seven mistakes that every reef keepers make. 1. Thinking all shrimps are good The Scarlet Skunk is…
The type of livestock you keep in your tank will affect the type of substrate your keep and the rockwork and aquascape you’ll be doing in the tank. Make two lists when deciding on the livestock in your tank—one for coral and one for fish. Coral-List In addition to making the coral list, write down…
Discover everything you need to know about keeping marine aquarium hermit crabs as pets, including habitat setup, diet, molting and shedding, and social behavior. Marine aquarium hermit crabs are small crustaceans that are popularly kept as pets in home aquariums. They are known for their unique appearance and entertaining behavior, making them a fascinating addition…
The Banggai cardinalfish, also known as Pterapogon kauderni, is a species of fish native to the waters surrounding the Banggai Islands in Indonesia. It is a unique species of fish known for its distinctive appearance, interesting behaviors, and intriguing life cycle. Aquarium hobbyists highly prize them for their distinctive black and white stripes and fascinating…
98% of hobbyists need a heater in their saltwater tank. You want to keep the water fairly warm; at the same time, the heater often falls around a saltwater tank – in the end, either getting too cold or, worse, too hot. In an experiment, Saltwater Aquarium shows how long it takes for your saltwater…