Mark Valderrama 
Do you have any floating plants in your freshwater aquarium? If not, you could be missing out on a whole new dimension for your planted aquarium.
Floating plants don’t only look great, they also provide some other amazing benefits. In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know to get started growing floating plants and provide you with a list of amazing plant options. Let’s get started!
Are you looking for some cool new fish for your aquarium? Maybe you’re setting up a new tank, or maybe you just want a few new fish for your community tank. Either way, we’ve got you covered. This article introduces 21 awesome fish that you will love watching in your tank!
Are you setting up a planted aquarium? Growing a wall of vibrant live plants can add depth and movement to your aquascape, but which plants should you choose?
This article introduces 15 amazing tall aquarium plants for the background of your tank. Read along to learn more about each species and how to grow and care for them.
Many fish keepers love a freshwater community aquarium that is full of different types of fish, but how do you choose compatible fish species? Choosing fish for your freshwater aquarium that won’t fight or hurt each other is very important for a successful community tank! That’s why I’ve put together this list of the best community fish to make your life a little easier.
Are you looking to get a new aquarium? Choosing the right size for your space, and the fish you want to keep is extremely important, and that’s why I’m writing this practical guide. We’ll take a look at the standard tank sizes, their measurements, and the pros and cons of each of the aquarium sizes we overview.
An aquarium with a green carpet of living plants is one of the most impressive sights in the hobby. Many new aquarists think achieving this look is too advanced for them, but the truth is that anyone can grow aquarium carpet plants with the right knowledge and equipment.
In this article, I’ll introduce the 11 best carpeting plants that you can grow in your aquarium and teach you the basics on how to grow and maintain them too. So let’s dive right in!
If you’re like me, you probably love spending time looking at different types of saltwater fish. It’s so much fun to admire their beauty and colors. The thing is, there are a lot of different types of saltwater fish out there and it can be tough to keep track of them all. It’s also harder to know which ones work with the aquarium you are planning to keep! That’s why I’ve put together this list of 21 popular types of saltwater fish, complete with pictures! So if you’re curious about what kinds of fish you can find in the ocean, read on!
Starting up a planted tank for the first time can be intimating for a beginner. You see all these wonderful photos of incredible aquascapes and see videos of others using high end CO2 systems. It makes it seem it may take lots of money and expertise to create a stunning planted tank. Some of you have visited here looking to add a few plants to add variety in your aquarium. Today’s post, I’m going to go over the best beginner aquarium plants that anyone can try out and be successful today.
Cichlids are some of the most popular freshwater fish families in the aquarium trade, famous for their bold markings and colors, interesting behavior, and vibrant personalities. While many species have a reputation for aggression, one group of cichlids, the ‘earth eaters’ are known for their relatively peaceful temperament and amazing colors.
Cichlids are aggressive towards each other, but are they aggressive to live plants? Most Central and South American cichlids can be kept with a variety of aquarium plants, but African species are more challenging to pair due to water parameters. It’s not impossible though!
Nothing looks more stunning than a large aquarium filled with cichlids. No matter if you have African, Central American, South American, or another common type of cichlid, these tropical fish can bring immense color and excitement to the home aquarium.
You might think that guppies are easy fish that can be kept with nearly any other species, right? While these small, hardy fish can get along with most fish species, they are not compatible with angelfish. Keep in mind that angelfish are a type of cichlid, and so they should be treated as such.