Tropical Fish Tank Lover

The Firemouth happens to be among the oldest species of fish known to man being in the Cichlidae family. The Firemouth’s natural habitat is the Yucatan peninsula and Guatemala.
You cannot miss the Firemouth in a tank of all kinds of other fish. This fish has a unique color that is apparent on his/her throat and […]

Placing plants in fish tanks is becoming ever popular these days so much to a point where there are people now who prefer to indulge in aqua-culture while not having any fish in their aquarium. The benefits of having plants in a tank is undeniable and with a little interior design, creates a gorgeous little […]

Fish Lice
Symptoms: Behavior wise you will see the fish trying to scratch itself against whatever it can find. You will also see round shaped transparent parasites stuck to the fishes body. There may be red or scarred areas where the parasite has been before.
Reason: These parasites, that have eight legs, are lice (Argulus) that attach […]

The Crowntail Betta is a member of the Belontiidae family that is home in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. The main reason people wish to add the Crowntail to their fish tank is their very noticeable elegant tail. This betta has a tail unlike the rest of the family, which distinguishes this fish as well as […]

Fish tank aquariums are so much more than just pretty displays. It lights up a dull old room, livens up the dullest of office spaces and provides great company for any young child who wants something to care for. The days of the old fish bowl with tedious cleaning is long gone and today fish […]

One of the most difficult decisions for the owner of an aquarium is the device used to control the water temperature. these are tank heaters and come in various styles and technologies. At the present it would seem that the advancement of heater design has not yet provided the ultimate heater. This is an area […]

As sure as night follows day, if you have enjoying your fresh water aquarium it will not be long till you decide you must now have a salt water aquarium to complete your aquarist education. It goes without saying that keeping salt water fish is a heightened experience. The abundance of beautiful colors and species […]

As you are stocking your aquarium you will come across interesting varieties of Gobies and Blennies. You are probably looking at Dragonets. These fish are entertaining to watch and are a fun addition to your aquarium. It is important to understand their needs so you can care for them properly. Read on for more information […]

When deciding on what sort of aquarium you would like for your work space or home, if you chose to have a custom built tank installed your options are limitless. Many people are choosing to have a tank designed and built to their specifications, as it allows them to get exactly what they want and […]

The Kribensis is a very colorful and beautiful fish with both male and females offering brilliant colors. Even though they are both colorful, you can tell the differences. Females are shorter, have reddish/purplish larger stomachs, and rounded dorsal fins.
These fish are also very popular as they are very easy to take of even for younger […]