Mark Valderrama 
Have you ever walked into your local fish store and been amazed by all the colorful, weird, and wonderful fish species swimming around in all the tanks? Setting up your own freshwater tropical fish tank and choosing the right fish species can be a complicated but also very rewarding task! Well, sit back, grab a snack, and read through this article because we’re introducing nearly every tropical fish type you need to know about.
Yellow lab cichlid or electric yellow cichlids or lemon drop cichlid are popular freshwater fish for all the right reasons—They are beautiful, vibrant, easy to keep, and less demanding. In a nutshell, if you’re a beginner, yellow lab cichlids are perfect for you.
Would you like a freshwater aquarium that absolutely bursts with color and activity? An African cichlid tank might be the perfect option for you!
With as many as 1600 species on the continent, there’s no shortage of cichlid types to choose from. In this article, we’ll cover 21 amazing species that have made a name for themselves in the aquarium hobby.
Goldfish have a long history of breeding. In fact, carefully selected male and female fish have been bred over hundreds of years to express the bright orange, red, yellow, and white metallics we know and love today. In the current trade, many hobbyists continue breeding these fish in their own home aquariums for the experience and to achieve the best physical expressions possible.
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.
Aquascaping is a beautiful way to make any fresh water tank extraordinary. Think bonsai growing underwater and you’ll get a hint of the true art of aquascaping. The idea is to create visually stunning underwater landscapes using aquatic plants, rocks, wood, and other decorative elements in order to imitate scenes naturally found in nature.
Whether you have freshwater aquariums or saltwater tanks, aquarium nitrates are the ultimate bane of an aquarist’s life.However, in this article, I’ll shed some light on what nitrates actually are, and how high nitrate levels of nitrate influence your tank water.
There is a steep learning curve to fishkeeping that can only truly be mastered once you’ve, unfortunately, lost a couple of fish. Even the most experienced hobbyists lose fish and invertebrates from time to time. The mastery of the hobby comes from preventing these accidents from happening again after the first time.
Brown algae is a common problem in aquariums and one that can leave aquarists frustrated and worried. This type of algae shows up as a brown layer over just about any type of surface. But is bad for your tank? and what can you do to remove it?
In this article, we’ll go in-depth to learn everything you need to know about brown algae in fish tanks and how to keep it under control.
Are you looking for a large, impressive fish with great color and heaps of personality? The red devil cichlid could be the perfect choice for you!
However, keeping large aggressive fish is not for everyone, and arming yourself with the right knowledge is key to your success in the long run. That’s why I’ve decided to write this comprehensive guide to red devil cichlid care. We’ll cover everything you need to know from tank setup to diet and even breeding.
Tired of seeing the same fish in every tank? Rainbowfish may already be popular additions to the freshwater aquarium, but we think they deserve more attention. These fish are easy to keep, colorful, and active. They can happily live with various community fish species and shine in a planted tank setup.
Freshwater pufferfish are some of the most interesting and entertaining fish in the aquarium hobby. Many fishkeepers are surprised to learn that these fish live outside of saltwater, and there are several awesome species available that thrive can in a regular tropical fish tank.
Puffers are not the easiest fish to keep, and some species are best left to experienced pufferfish keepers. However, with the right knowledge and planning, a freshwater puffer could easily become your new favorite fish!