If you have a big collection of fish in your aquarium, you may have considered getting a stingray. Stingrays are closely related to sharks. Their skeleton is made of cartilage, which is why they glide through the water. Perhaps the most important feature of a stingray is its stinger, which needs to be handled with […]

Red aquarium plants are a beautiful addition to any tank. They really pop against the surrounding greenery and add depth and interest to the overall look. That said, taking care of red plants isn’t always easy. In fact, it’s often difficult to get them to maintain their red color. It’s true that some red plants […]

If you own a Betta fish, you might be wondering about one big question: Does a Betta fish need a heater? What you might not realize is “yes”, you should keep your Betta fish in the perfect temperature. Too many Betta fish owners put their pets in a stressful situation because the water is too […]

You’ve probably heard that saltwater fish are much more difficult to keep than freshwater. While it’s true that keeping the tank clean and the water properly balanced does take a lot of work and dedication. You can make it a little easier by choosing to fill it with the best saltwater aquarium fish for beginners. […]

There are many varieties of freshwater fish that people include in their aquariums. Whether you want a small or large fish, the combination choices you have are endless. One unique choice for a pet fish owner is freshwater aquarium eels. Like other fish, these come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. You can find the […]

You’ve probably seen a lot of goldfish living in small bowls or crowded tanks and assumed that they were perfectly happy and healthy in that environment. That’s actually not true. In the right sized tank with a proper filtration system, goldfish can actually get pretty large. How big can goldfish get and what can you […]

Two of the most popular species for first-time fish owners are Goldfish and Betta fish. But the truth is they are quite different from one another. Some people might think that a fish is a fish and any food will do, but what will happen if you feed Betta food to a goldfish? Can Goldfish […]

There are a lot of reasons why Betta fish and Goldfish shouldn’t live together. While you may have heard stories about these two species living harmoniously together. The truth is that there’s more to it than whether or not they get along. Let’s look at some of the reasons why Betta fish cannot live with […]

The stereotypical goldfish is usually shown living in a small bowl with a few colorful rocks on the bottom. They’re made out to be an easy, low maintenance pet that’s content to swim around a tiny bowl for the rest of its life. In reality, goldfish actually need a lot more than that. If you’re […]

If you’re interested in sharks, you’ve probably wondered about having one as a pet. While it’s next to impossible to keep a real shark as a pet, there are plenty of freshwater aquarium sharks that thrive in a home aquarium. Technically, these fish aren’t actual sharks. They’re large fish with shark-like appearances that typically belong […]