• How to Know if You're Cut Out for Fish Keeping(Post)

    How to Know if You're Cut Out for Fish KeepingPhoto by Hung DieselAre you on the fence about whether or not to get a fish? Worried that you may not want to put in the effort?No worries. There’s an ea ...

  • Halloween Terrarium Decorations for Reptiles and Fish(Post)

    How to Turn Your Terrarium into a Halloween TerrorWant to get your exotic pet into the spirit for Halloween? Why not—people dress up their dogs and bunnies in costumes, after all. And snakes, lizards ...

  • How to Tell If Your Fish Are Happy (Signs to Watch For)(Post)

    Are My Fish Happy?Fish can be harder to read than a pet like, say, a dog. Dogs run up to you and wag their tails when they’re happy. They respond to people in ways we tend to understand. Fish, howeve ...

  • Why Do Betta Fish Breathe Air? The Labyrinth Organ Explained(Post)

    Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air? Image courtesy of Timothy Dykes Have you noticed weird behaviors from your betta fish? They do things a little differently from other freshwater fish.

  • Best Algae Eater Fish for a Clean Freshwater Tank(Post)

    Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?Hate cleaning your aquarium? You’re not alone.Probably the least enjoyed aspect of having any exotic pet is cleanup duty, alas it’s a necessi ...

  • December Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach(Post)

    December Featured Fish: Kuhli LoachLooking for an interesting freshwater fish for populating the bottom of your tank? Kuhli loaches are easy to find at most tropical fish stores, and they’re fairly e ...

  • Danios: The Active Schooling Fish for Any Tank(Post)

    May Featured Fish: DaniosThis month’s featured fish is a fairly popular sight in tropical fish tanks. Danios come in several different species, and they’re also one of the main types of fish modified ...

  • Semi-Aquatic Tank Setup: Land, Water, and Best Animals(Post)

    How to Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank Image courtesy of Varun Kulkarni Are you considering a semi-aquatic species for a pet? Knowing how to house them can seem like a challenge, but mo ...

  • Can Your Turtle Tank Be Used for Aquaponics?(Post)

    Photo courtesy of Steve Buissinne If you’ve seen our articles on vermiponics and aquaponics with fish, you may have wondered what other animals can be used in a hydroponic system. It’s true th ...

  • What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?(Post)

    What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?You may have seen various aquarium lights available at the tropical fish store and wondered which lights, if any, your fish need. The answer depends upon whether you ...

  • What's the Deal with Fish Food?(Post)

    What's the Deal with Fish Food?Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Palau DíazIf you’re new to tropical fishkeeping, you may feel a bit clueless about how to feed them. After all, not getting the right kind ...

  • Tropical Fish(Page)

    Everything You Need to Know About Aquascaping and Keeping Tropical Fish   Keeping fish is considered an easy dip into pet ownership. But any tropical fish enthusiast knows that the hobby is ...