Tropical Fish Tank Lover

Red eye tetras make a great addition to any freshwater aquarium setup. Seeing them in a school with bright silver bodies that are accented by their black tail and red eyes is a real stunner. They are readily available in shops. They are peaceful and are suitable for many starter aquariums. They are a hardy […]

Guppies are probably the most popular tropical freshwater aquarium fish as they are easy to keep and attractive. They are adaptable to a wide range of conditions and get along well with other community tank species. The males have highly colored, flamboyant tails although the females are much duller so it’s easy to tell if […]

The Glowlight tetra is a wonderful addition to any fresh water aquarium. Normally found in the tropical Essequibo River in Guyana, South America, the Glowlight tetra has a silvery body that is decorated with a very bright stripe running from the tale to the snout. The color of the stripe can vary from orange to […]

So you have decided to start an aquarium fish hobby, but now you need to know how to set up all that equipment. Does it matter what order things get done? Yes it does, and it matter how it is done too. If you get your new aquarium off to a proper start, you will […]

The nitrogen cycle is a natural process in any aquarium. It begins as soon as you add the first fish to the tank. Their waste products include ammonia, which starts the nitrogen cycle. During the initial setup period, it is important that you test the water quality daily, so that you can watch your tank […]

Aquarium fresh water fish are loved by everyone since these pets are colorful and add excitement to the decor of a house. Most people are afraid of keeping freshwater fish since aquarium fish are considered very delicate but the truth is that with some basic guidance anyone can keep aquarium fresh water fish. Here are […]

Nothing is more fun to watch than aquarium freshwater fish. That’s because you can choose many different types of fish that will live happily together in a community. Some will be bright, others more darkly colored, some small and some large, many will move very fast and just fly through the water while others will […]

Where to place your aquarium
Placing the aquarium in the right spot is also essential. Putting an aquarium in the direct sunlight can make it too warm, and also disrupt the lighting cycle you want to create with your tank’s own lighting. Place your tank in a place where it will get just normal, filtered light […]

If you are interested in keeping fish a medium sized freshwater aquarium is probably the best bet for a beginner. The first decision you will have to make is what size aquarium will suit your needs. All sizes are available from a mini two gallon tank that sits on a desktop to monsters in excess […]

What’s it gonna be - salt water or fresh water? If you’re hooked on the aquarium hobby, that’s the question you’ll end up asking yourself sooner or later.
The general pattern calls for a person to start out with a fresh water aquarium set up and move to salt water once he or she has enough […]