by Elle | Jan 30, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Breeding and Care, Saltwater Fish
Almost any saltwater aquarium enthusiast will emphasize the importance of protein skimmers in reef tanks or saltwater aquariums. Wonder why it’s only for saltwater aquariums? Freshwater doesn’t form bubbles the same way saltwater does (like foam at the beach!) so...
by Elle | Jan 30, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Breeding and Care, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish
The dreaded ammonia spike has a bad rap for good reason: High ammonia levels can slowly suffocate your fish, and eventually kill them. This is referred to as “ammonia poisoning.” Once you figure out that you have ammonia in the tank, it’s critical to act...
by Elle | Jan 22, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish
Blue lights in fish tanks are everywhere these days. LEDs changed a lot in the aquarium hobby when it comes to lighting, and blue light LEDs come with lots of questions: Can your fish sleep if you have them on? Will they harm your fish? Let’s dive in and find...
by Elle | Jan 18, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Saltwater Fish
Planning a saltwater tank is so exciting, especially if it’s your first one! Picking the right tank can be time-consuming, but we’ve cut through all the information out there to bring you the most important points on what we think are the best tanks to choose from....
by Elle | Jan 18, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish
1. Introduction A 20-gallon tank is an excellent choice to house a variety of small-sized fish species. Most experienced aquarists refer to these tank sizes as small tanks, but it’s approaching the “medium” part on the spectrum of tank sizes. It’s a great tank size...
by Elle | Jan 18, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish
A 10 gallon tank is a great size if you’re tight on space but want to keep fish; IMO, it’s the smallest size to get started with in the hobby. Anything smaller and it can be tough to maintain parameters. I’ve listed down the 10 gallon tanks that I think are best to...
