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 […]
Caring for Discus Fish On Freshwater Aquariums
For those who believe that freshwater aquarium can’t match marine in regards to brightly colored fish, I want to introduce you to the Discus fish. Native to the Amazon river basin, Symphysodon is a genus of South American cichlids native to the Amazon river basin. With a distinctive disc shape and bright colors and patterns, […]
New Tank Syndrome And How To Prevent It
New tank syndrome is the term people use to refer to unexplained death of fish in an aquarium that is new, or under 3 months of life. Most cases of new tank syndrome can partially be blamed on inexperienced aquarist, but even people who have had aquariums for years lose some fish to this at […]
Best Fish For A Beginner Aquarium
Filling a new aquarium with fish is both exciting and a bit scary. For the novice fishkeeper, choosing compatible and easy to care for fish is generally the best idea. While your local fish store may be able to give you some solid advice, doing your research and planning on your own just adds to […]
