In this article, we will be walking through a care guide and a species profile for one of the most popular cichlids in the hobby, the Firemouth Cichlid. Overview Firemouth Cichlids are from Central America, and they have some unique colorations. With gray bodies, bright red color complimented the bottom and a little tent of…
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…
In this article, we will be sharing with you KeepingFishSimple’s list of the top 5 Dither fishes that you can keep in your aquarium to help the shy fishes show up in the tank more often, and mellow down the aggression in the tank: Why Do You Need Dither Fish? Some fishes in the aquarium hobby…
Since the Leopard Frog Pleco (L134) is a bit costly fish so you definitely don’t want to make too many mistakes therefore in this article, you will be knowing everything you need to know before getting it in your tank. The Leopard Frog Pleco (L134) is a very rewarding fish to keep in the long…
GUPPIES The list of reasons that makes Guppies so popular in the hobby is long. Their bright colors, constant activity, and the fact that they are super easy to keep make them attractive to almost any fish keeper. But before you run out and get your first group of these gems, here are things that…
You can keep just Bettas in your tank but after a certain time that tank will become boring and then you need to add other fishes in the tank to cheer up both you and your Betta. But the truth with Bettas is you can put other fishes with them but not just any old…
The common Plecastomus is one of those fish that you see absolutely everywhere. They are one of the misunderstood fish in the aquarium hobby. Here are 10 things you should know about Common Plecastomus: What are they? Plecastomus or Plecos are found in freshwater streams and rivers in South America. But these days you can…
So, you want to grow some plants in your freshwater aquarium? Here are some tips that will help you succeed in your planted aquarium hobby. Freshwater Aquarium Fertilizers The first thing to know is to use fertilizers, use good ones. There are a ton of fertilizers in the market. Do remember that plants need more…
Angelfishes, for the most part, are very peaceful fish, but they are cichlids. So, there is a bit of unknown when it comes to their temperament. You could end up with a bad one that does not want anything else in the tank with them. But in most of the cases, they will be fine…
There is one thing which is the same with pretty much every fish keeper, and i.e. that sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. We tend to never be satisfied with our aquarium, we look at them and say; “there is something that I can do to make it better.“ So, here are 10…