Thinking of adding a pufferfish to your freshwater aquarium? Good choice. Fish of the family Tetraodontidae, better known as the puffers, are among the most unique creatures you can keep in your tank! However, they also have some special requirements, and most don’t make the best choice for beginning aquarists. Which puffer matches your experience … Read more
In need of a schooling fish to spruce up the middle water layer of your aquarium? Not really into the idea of the regular old neon tetra or harlequin rasbora? Look no further: the emperor tetra is likely exactly what you’re looking for. Keep reading for everything you need to know about keeping this regal … Read more
If your aquarium is lacking color in the top water layer, a gourami might be the perfect solution. There are many species out there, but one of the smallest and most popular is Trichogaster lalius, also known as the dwarf gourami. This metallic blue and orange fish is a real stunner, but it does come … Read more
Ever wondered about the differences between yellow-bellied slider vs red-eared slider turtles? You’re not alone. They really do look very similar, and it took us a while to be able to tell the difference at a glance as well! If you’re wondering which of these two types of turtles is better suited for you, or … Read more
If you’re a turtle owner thinking about going on holiday or struggling with a turt that’s refusing to eat, you may be wondering: how long can a red-eared slider go without food? Days, weeks… months? The answer to this question isn’t straightforward. It depends on several factors, including age, health, and even the season. Below, … Read more
If you’re looking for fish to keep in a nano aquarium, your options will unfortunately be somewhat limited. Most species just get too big! That being said, there are still a few fish out there that will do well in a smaller tank. Our favorite? Dario dario, better known as the scarlet badis. Keep reading … Read more
Thinking of getting a yellow-bellied slider turtle? Or maybe you’ve just adopted one, but the previous owner or shop didn’t mention whether it’s a boy or a girl? You’re probably wondering about the differences between a male vs female yellow-bellied slider turtle. Although it often takes some practice to learn to reliably tell the males … Read more
Want to get a turtle? You could consider Graptemys ouachitensis, also known as the Ouachita map turtle. This species doesn’t grow too large and is relatively easy to find through your local pet store or online. In this turtle profile, find out everything you need to know about the Ouachita map turtle, based on my … Read more
Looking for a bottom dweller to add to your freshwater aquarium, but need a species that’s small and unobtrusive? We’ve got just the fish for you: the kuhli loach (also called ‘coolie’ loach) is peaceful, easy to care for, nice to look at, and a little elusive. Kuhli loaches are fun to keep, but don’t … Read more
Sometimes the classics get a little boring… sometimes they don’t. The latter is the case for tiger barbs (Puntigrus tetrazona), a schooling aquarium fish that has been around ever since folks first started keeping fish tanks in their homes. Tiger barbs are appreciated for their bright colors and hardiness, but have gained a bit of … Read more
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