6 Popular Aquarium Fish You Need To Avoid
Just because a fish is readily available, it doesn't mean you should keep it in your own aquarium. Here are six fish that shouldn't be in your tank.
Exploring The Riparium: A New Kind of Planted Tank
Also known as a �Riverbank Aquarium,� the Riparium is growing in popularity. Let's go over the basics of this new planted tank trend.
Best Aquarium Protein Skimmers
Keeping your aquarium water clean and clear is essential for the health and wellness of your tank inhabitants.�Here are our top picks for the best aquarium protein skimmers.
Our Guide to the Best Aquarium Sea Salt
Are you interested in setting up a salt water tank? Then you'll need our guide to the best aquarium sea salt.�
Product Review: AquaMaxx HOB Protein Skimmer
Let us clarify how important a quality protein skimmer is to your tank. We give the AquaMaxx HOB Protein Skimmer a spin in our aquarium.
Top 5 LED Aquarium Lighting Systems
Light up your tank with LED lighting. But which system do you choose? Here are our top five picks for LED aquarium lighting systems.
Aquarium Basics: Let’s Talk About Amazon Sword Plants
When it comes to freshwater tanks, the Amazon Sword Plant is a fan favorite - for many reasons. Here are the basics you need to know about this tank staple.
Best Reef Aquarium Supplements
There are unique challenges to keeping a reef aquarium. To properly maintain this type of tank, you need the right reef aquarium supplements.�
Best Aquarium Stands and Cabinets
You can't just put a full aquarium on any piece of furniture - it has to be made to take the weight of your tank. Here are our picks for awesome aquarium stands and cabinets.�
Best Cannister Filters for Large Aquariums
To ensure your fish are happy and healthy, water quality needs to be optimal. The best way to do that is with a high-quality canister filter.
Best Aquarium Pumps
Pump it up! To improve the lives of your fish, you need to invest in the right equipment. Here are our top picks for the best aquarium pumps.
Best Air Bubbler Aquarium Decorations
Turn your tank into a conversation piece with the right decorations. Here are our picks for the best air bubbler aquarium decorations.
Why I Think Aquarium Rock Collecting Rocks!
Are you into hard rock? Not the music... the kind you put in your aquarium! Here's what you need to know before adding rocks to your tank.
Why You’ll Want to Add Mystery Snails to Your Aquarium
Mystery snails are a welcome addition to an aquarium. Colorful and community oriented, these crustaceans will clean up after themselves and tank mates.
Product Review: Hydor Professional External Canister Filter
Essential for a healthy aquarium, the right filter keeps water quality in your tank high. Is the Hydor Professional External Canister Filter up for the job?
What You Need to Know About C02 for Planted Tanks
Carbon Dioxide is an important element in your planted tank, and your plants need more than you think. Add extra C02 for a thriving aquarium.
What You Need to Know About Feeding Your Fish
A healthy fish aquarium starts with the right nutrition. There are many types of fish food on the market – which one should you choose? When it comes t…
How To Speak Fish: More Than Just Blowing Bubbles
You may not hear it, but your fish have a way of talking to each other. Even though they don't make a sound, their actions speak louder than words!
Freshwater Clams: An Underutilized Invertebrate
Does your aquarium have a couple of clams? You need to add a few to your tank – these invertebrates are for more than just show. When you think about c…
Colorful Tips for Starting a Nano Reef Tank
Amazing things come in smaller packages. If you live in a smaller space and you're a coral enthusiast, set up a nano reef tank.
Tetra 101: Introduction to Schools of Fish
It's time to go back to school - we're going to educate you on schools of fish. Before you head to the front of the class, we'll teach you about tetras.
Best Aquarium Kits Under 10 Gallons
Setting up a home aquarium can be a lot of fun, but it can also be challenging. You’re not just creating a visual element to add to your home décor – you’re actually creating a captive aquatic environment that needs to support life. If you’re not quite sure where to start as a budding aquarium enthusiast, you might consider easing yourself into the hobby by purchasing a small aquarium kit to start.
Our Guide to the Best Nano Tanks
Short on space, but love fish? A nano tank may just fill that empty space in your home. Here are the best nano tanks we've found.
Buying Guide: Best Betta Fish Tanks
Betta fish tanks are designed to provide optimal comfort to a fish of their size and make sure your vibrantly colored pet thrives in its new environment.
Best Accessories for a Whimsical Fish Tank
Turn your tank into a wonderful, whimsical fish fantasy land! Here are the best accessories you should use for a whimsical fish tank.
Best Color-Enhancing Fish Food
The most focal part of your tank is your fish, so you want them looking their best. Keep them vibrant with the best color-enhancing fish food.
Best Affordable Supplies for a 20-Gallon Tank
Thinking about getting a home aquarium? You need more than a tank! Here's our list of best affordable supplies for a 20-gallon tank.
Daily and Weekly Coral Reef Tank Maintenance Schedule
You've set up your coral reef tank and it looks spectacular. But don't rest on your laurels - daily and weekly maintenance to make sure it stays that way.
Ich or White Spot Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
One of the most common diseases affecting aquarium fish, Ich or White Spot Disease is highly contagious. More about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Readers’ Picks: Top 12 Live Amano Shrimp Buys
Who knew that Amazon was a great place to buy live shrimp? From start to drop off, happy customers are reporting no casualties en route.
Planted Tank Basics: What Aquarium Plants Need to Thrive
Just like the ones growing in earth, there are certain basics aquarium plants need to survive and thrive. Let's go over the basics of planted tank care.
4 Best Types of Lighting Systems for Planted Aquariums
Got light? The right lights on your aquarium can not only make your tank shine, but it's also necessary component for plants to thrive.
Aquarium Snails: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
What starts out as a small nuisance may end up becoming a "Snail Apocalypse!" Here's how these visitors get into your aquarium and what you can do about it.
The Pros and Cons of CO2 in an Aquarium
CO2 in your aquarium can take your plants from average to extraordinary. But before adding extra to your tank, make sure you know its pros and cons.
Top 3 Marine Invertebrates for Beginners
You're getting creative with your tank, and you're thinking about adding invertebrates to the mix. If you're a beginner, start with these marine inverts.
Best Sponge Filters for Aquariums
Sponge filters provide mechanical filtration and, over time, may provide biological filtration as well.
Confessions of a Tank Addict: YouTube Fish Fanatic Rachel O’Leary
The first step is admitting you have a problem. The second step is to set up a YouTube channel and record your tank obsession - just like Rachel O'Leary!
Best Aquarium Maintenance Supplies
Your tank is perfect - but how do you keep it that way? You need the right aquarium maintenance supplies to keep it looking its best.
Feeding Techniques for Your Coral Reef Tank
With a coral reef tank, you need to think about the eating habits of all the inhabitants. Here are some tips to ensure they all get their fair share.
Best Aquarium Supplies for Biological Filtration
Balance is the key to a healthy aquarium and filtration plays a major role. That's why you need know about the best aquarium supplies for biological filtration.
Best Supplies for a Betta Fish Tank
Known for their bright colors and long, flowing tails, betta fish are a great option if you're looking for a way to break into the aquarium hobby.
Tips for Converting From a Fish-Only to a Planted Tank
You've decided to make a change from a fish-only to a planted tank. When you're ready to add live plants to the mix, here are some tips you should follow.
Finding Dory: The True Tail Behind the Regal Tang Fish
Thanks to Hollywood, the new must-have fish to have is the Regal Tang. But this isn't a fish for the faint hearted - are you up to the challenge?
Radiant Reef: A Rainbow of Hard Coral
An underwater, eye-dazzling view! Available in all the colors of the rainbow, hard corals can turn your tank into a brilliant spectrum of wonder.
Hop to It: My Introduction to African Dwarf Frogs
When your child's school sends her home with a new amphibian friend, you've got to adapt your aquarium to suit the little jumper's needs - ASAP!
Aquarium LED Review: Finnex Planted+ 24/7
For perfect lighting, no matter what time of day, the Finnex Planted+ 24/7 LED fixture offers a hands-free simulated sunrise and sunset effect.
Mail Call: The Ins and Outs of Shipping and Receiving Fish
If you can't go to the fish, perhaps the fish can come to you. Here are the essentials of shipping and receiving fish through the mail.
Can You Sustain a Planted Tank Without a Filter?
You don't have fish in your aquarium, just plants. That means you don't need a filter, right? Here's why you may want to add a filter to your planted tank.
Stay Tuned For Aquarium’s Got Talent
What amazing talent lurks in your tank? Take a front row seat - you won't believe the specular show that's going on in your aquarium!
Tips and Tricks for Stocking a Community Tank
You've decided to stock your own community tank. But what fish will get along together in your Zen aquarium? Here's what you need to know.
How to Handle Stress in Aquarium Fish
It may seem like they're care-free, but aquarium fish can suffer from stress. Here's what you need to look for and what to do if it happens to your fish.
Top 5 Invertebrates to Hire For Your Freshwater Cleanup Crew
Taking care of your aquarium is hard work - you need to bring in some extra muscle! Here are 5 invertebrates that you want on your freshwater cleanup crew.
Suck It Up: Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System
Sucking up dirty water from your tank and filling it up with clean H2O can be time consuming. Let the Python Aquarium Maintenance System do the job for you!
Multiple Tank Syndrome: It’s Time for a Fish Addict Intervention
Speaking out on her addition to fish and aquariums, Summer Davis suffers from multiple tank syndrome (MTS), and she doesn't care who knows it.