Wondering how much water does your fish tank hold? With the help of a measuring tape and our handy fish tank volume calculator you can get a pretty accurate idea of how much water you will need to fill your aquarium, and also be able to estimate the amount of fish you want to stock. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Identifying Disease In Aquarium Fish
Tropical fish may seem uncomplicated creatures that are happy to swim around as long as the water conditions aren’t too bad, but in fact they can get pretty sick. While an ornamental fish won’t tell you that he is sick, his behaviour will make it clear. And hopefully learning to identify the signs of disease […]