Care Guides

Freshwater ghost shrimp from the Palaemonetes genus, also known as glass shrimp, are hardy shrimp often used as feeders due to their low price. However, they’re also easy, fun additions to the aquarium and a great choice for anyone looking to gain some experience in shrimp keeping. Keep reading for everything you need to know about […]

Looking for a colorful fish to add to your aquarium? The Betta fish (Betta splendens), available in a veritable rainbow of different hues, is the perfect pocket pet for small tanks. It’s easy to care for and beginner-proof, although it does have some specific requirements to keep in mind. Below, find out everything you need […]

Looking for a peaceful bottom dweller for your (shrimp) aquarium? Consider kuhli loaches! These small, elongated fish are easy to care for and leave their tankmates alone. Today, we’ll discuss the black kuhli loach, which is less popular but no less suitable for your aquarium than its striped cousin! Below, you’ll find everything you need […]

Looking for a colorful surface dweller for your peaceful community aquarium? Or maybe an interesting breeding project? You’ll love the striking clown killifish, one of the more popular killifish in the aquarium hobby. Some aquarists have noted that clown killies are difficult to keep alive, but as you’ll see, you should absolutely be able to […]

Looking for a new addition to your aquatic janitor crew? Consider mystery snails! These large, colorful aquatic snails are popular for many reasons: they’re fun to watch, active, unfussy, and easy to breed. Plus, they eat leftovers like uneaten foods and dead plant bits, helping to keep your tanks tidy. Below, find everything you need […]

If you’ve been an aquarist for a while, you’ve probably heard of the Chinese algae eater. This bottom dweller, known for its unusual sucker mouth, is commonly seen in aquarium stores and sold for its algae-eating abilities. Do these fish really eat algae? Will they make a good addition to your community aquarium? Below, find […]

Looking for a peaceful bottom dweller to add to your tank? Catfishes of the genus Corydoras should be right up your alley. One of our personal favorites is the medium-sized and polka-dotted julii Corydoras, which makes a great addition to community aquariums. Sound good? Below, you can find everything you need to know about this […]

Dealing with an algae problem in your aquarium? You’re not alone! This is one of the most common issues aquarists run into with their tanks. You may have read about a “magical” fish that eats even the most pesky types of algae, keeping your tank looking clean: the Siamese algae eater (Crossocheilus oblongus). Is this […]

Is your peaceful community aquarium in need of a pop of color, or are you looking for an interesting fish species to build a tank around? Dwarf rainbowfish might be just the thing for you. One of our favorites is Pseudomugil luminatus, a colorful species also known as the red neon blue-eye rainbowfish. Below, you’ll […]

Looking for a colorful addition to your peaceful community aquarium, or the perfect eye-catcher to complete a beautiful aquascape? What about green? The tiny kubotai rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) is one of the only green aquarium fish out there, and its shimmering colors make it a real stunner. Keep reading to find out everything you need […]