Freshwater Aquariums

Aquarium snails are the cutest addition to any tank. They're hard working filter feeders that keep aquatic environments sparkling clean and, unlike the popular plecostomus, snails won't outgrow their habitat any time soon. Mystery Snails are among the most popular varieties and come in a range of fun colors from solid browns to oranges, yellows, and striped gradient shell patterns. With a little love and care, aquarium snails are sure to add style to your tank! Watch the Water The number one rule when it comes to caring for freshwater snails is keeping a vigilant eye on water conditions. Sudden...

It can be intimidating to start a new aquarium, and freshwater aquariums are generally less complicated and easier for beginners to manage. Not all fish are the same, however, and some species are better suited for beginners than others. By choosing the best beginning fish, a new aquarium owner can learn the tricks of keeping fish before moving on to more complicated aquatic residents. Before Choosing Fish Before adding a new fish to the tank, it is important to consider several factors to be sure it has the best possible home. Tank Size: Many fish are social and will do...

An appealing element of the aquarium hobby is that Tropical fish enjoy a balanced diet. This trait is very important to pay attention to, as they should be provided with the proper feeding requirements to ensure proper health. Read on to learn more about the best assorted cuisine for freshwater fish! Large Central & South American Cichlids are generally carnivorous and tend to eat very specific foods in the wild. This is not to say that the cichlids in your aquarium are not opportunistic and would mind going away from their favorite foods to have a meal. They will certainly be better off for it in...

Part of the fun of the aquarium hobby is that Tropical fish come in many different shapes, sizes and attitudes. Included in these differences should be feeding requirements. In freshwater, there are carnivorous (meat eating) mid-water tetras, or bottom feeding catfish, top feeding hatchetfish and Killifish which are different in size and temperament from top feeding cichlids and arowanas. Feeding omnivorous (meat and plant eating) barbs is different from feeding herbivorous (plant eating) mbuna and plecos.  In saltwater aquariums, there is a big difference between feeding carnivorous clownfish, butterflyfish and pipefish or feeding herbivorous Tangs.  Lionfish have a different type of...