Rainbow Shark Care

Rainbow Shark Care – A Complete Guide to Keeping a colorful Freshwater Fish

Rainbow sharks or Ruby sharks are quirky and fun freshwater aquarium fish that are commonly found in the river basins of Thailand. Although popular, rainbow sharks are not common among novice keepers. Knowing this, I set up a complete beginner guide to give you an idea about this fish that usually prefers to stay alone.

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Six Line Wrasse

Six Line Wrasse Care – A Complete Care Guide

The Six Line Wrasse is a fantastic yet misunderstood fish. It is known for its unique coloration and interesting behavior. It is also known for its aggression in a community tank. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about caring for your own six line wrasse! These are great fish. It’s a shame to see them given away because they become too aggressive.

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Dojo Loach Care

Dojo Loach Care – A Comprehensive Guide

The Dojo Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), is an awesome freshwater fish that makes a really great addition to freshwater aquariums. These eel-shaped fish have loads of personality and can be very entertaining to watch as they explore the bottom of the fish tank.

In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know about Dojo Loach care, so let’s get started!

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Estimative Index

Estimative Index – What Is it and How To Use it In Your Aquascape

In the quest for the most beautiful planted tank, aquarists have long experimented with getting the perfect dosing schedule down that ensures optimum plant growth, without plant deficiencies and minimal algae. You’ve probably heard of dosing liquid fertilizers and root tabs, but there is another way of managing the nutrient levels in your tank.

The Estimative Index (EI) is a more measured and hands-on approach, but it is great for the more advanced aquarist who takes plant growing seriously and is ready to take the aquarium hobby to the next level. In this article, I’ll break down exactly how it works, and teach you everything you need to know to get you started.

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Freshwater Aquarium Snail

Freshwater Aquarium Snail – 7 to Buy (4 to Avoid)

Freshwater aquarium snails are common aquarium creatures that sometimes get a pretty bad rap in the hobby. There are pros and cons to keeping these inverts, but usually, there are a whole lot more benefits than drawbacks.

In this article, I’ll help you choose the right types of aquarium snails for your tank, and teach you what you need to know to keep them healthy. If you’re dealing with unwanted snails, you’ll find some great tips here too to help you keep them under control.

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Best 125 Gallon Aquarium

The 5 Best 125 Gallon Aquariums For 2024 [Tested & Reviewed]

Are you looking for the best 125 gallon aquarium? Well, you are in luck today as I look at the various options that you can purchase at this size. An aquarium of this size is a large investment and requires more research and consideration than smaller tanks.

I’m hear today to help you on your aquarium journey. I’ll go through my criteria than walk you through the best 125 gallon aquariums available online. Online purchasing is a pressure free experience compared to going to the local fish store. By the end of this I hope you have a better understanding at what you want and where to go get it. Let’s dive in!

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Aquascape Aquarium

Aquascape Aquarium – What It Is And How To Get Started

Are you ready to start an incredible journey into the world of aquascaping? For many people, an aquascape aquarium is more than just a hobby, it’s also a connection to nature.

In this article, I’ll be introducing you to the world of aquascaping and teaching you all the key concepts you need to know to get started. This is one of my favorite subjects in the hobby, and frankly I feel it is an underrated technique in the aquarium hobby in the US. In the US, we focus so much on reefing as the pinnacle of the aquarium hobby. Aquascaping has the ability to be show stopping and creates a very special connection to nature. Let’s dive into the subject more with the first question.

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