General and Beginner
General aquarium care content, species articles, and beginner guides to help you through the setup and maintenance of your first aquarium.
Acclimating Shipped Livestock
Acclimating shipped livestock can be a slightly different process than from your local fish store. Shipped fish have spent as much as 2...
Cichlids
Cichlid is a nondescript term for members of the family Cichlidae, with nearly 1,300 species identified from Angelfish to Oscars. This ...
“Freshwater” Puffers
We are delighted in your interest in “freshwater” puffers. Puffers can be very entertaining and rich in personality. This Blog post wil...
Adventures in Nano-Scaping #3
PLANTING
The aquascape has been successfully planted, with only minor deviations from the original layout plan. The main one being the...
Old Tank Syndrome
Periodic water changes are crucial to the wellbeing of your aquarium. As fish eat and poop, nitrate (fish waste) will accumulate in the...
Adventures in Nano-Scaping #2
PLANT SELECTION
Plants for the aquascape will be selected first and foremost for their relative hardiness and ease of care in a low te...