When people think of marine aquariums they often envision a huge tank full of big rocks and corals, which seems very difficult to maintain and expensive to set up. However, there is much more variety to saltwater aquariums than that, and you shouldn’t discard the idea of a marine tank just because you don’t see […]
How Many Fish Per Gallon Can I Stock?
One of the most common questions after cycling a new tank is, without a doubt “How many fish can I put in?”. Since sadly aquariums don’t come with stocking charts attached, aquarists have developed a variety of methods to estimate the optimal number of fish for a given aquarium. An overcrowded aquarium is usually too […]
Keeping Piranhas In An Aquarium? It’s Not So Difficult
Despite their reputation as a dangerous tropical fish, Piranhas are actually a pretty popular aquarium fish. Even a novice aquarist can keep a healthy piranha aquarium, and not lose any fingers in the process. However, since Piranhas are a pretty special fish you may need to get a special permit to be allowed to keep […]
Common Freshwater Fish Diseases
Like any other pet, fish can get sick. And like any other pet, being aware of what is normal for your fish in terms of behaviour and appearance helps greatly to identify what could be ailing your tank inhabitants. The following are the most common fish diseases you may face as an aquarist, and what […]