In need of some extra green in your home? As most aquarists know, a planted aquarium is just what you need to complete the urban jungle look. Here at FantaSEA Aquariums, we adore aquatic greenery, and today we’ll be sharing some of our favorite plants with you. Don’t worry: all are easy to grow and … Read more
Sometimes the classics get a little boring… sometimes they don’t. The latter is the case for tiger barbs (Puntius tetrazona), a schooling aquarium fish that has been around since the hobby first started gaining popularity. Tiger barbs are appreciated for their bright colors and hardiness but have gained a bit of a bad reputation over … Read more
We haven’t met an aquarist yet who doesn’t fall in love at least a little bit when they see a well-maintained Amazon biotope aquarium with a school of angelfish. These cichlids are the kings and queens of the freshwater aquarium hobby! Their regal stature and fascinating behavior have made them a favorite of many an … Read more
If you’re just getting started in the aquarium hobby, the sheer number of different fish species you’ll encounter even in a small aquarium store can get pretty overwhelming. Not all of them are going to be easy to keep, but how do you prevent buying a fish that’s a little too challenging for a beginner? … Read more
As with everything in life, in the aquarium hobby sometimes less is more. We all love the high-tech aquascapes with lush plants but in some cases you just have to go the simple route and keep things low light and low maintenance. It’s easier, it’s cheaper and you can still set up a beautiful tank … Read more
If you’ve been into Betta fish keeping for a while, trying your hand at breeding can sound like a fun option. After all, what could be more rewarding than seeing your fish grow from the size of a pinhead to a fully grown adult? If you’re interested in Betta fish breeding, keep reading. We’ll explain … Read more
How to Set Up Your Freshwater Aquarium If you’re looking to set up your first freshwater aquarium, there is more to keep in mind than you might think. Unfortunately, things are a little more complicated than just filling a glass box with water and putting some fish in it: you’ll actually have to set up … Read more
Lifespan of Freshwater Fishes Pt 1 Some of us get a pet fish and get attached! We name them, we keep them clean, we feed them, and if we’re lucky they learn to think of us as the ‘Food Bringer’, swimming up to the glass to get our attention when we’re nearby. So when we … Read more
How to Acclimate Freshwater Aquarium Fish to your Tank After setting up your new aquarium and going through the tedious process of waiting for the tank to cycle, it can be very tempting to snag some pretty fish at the aquarium store and release them quickly to liven things up. Unfortunately, this can lead to … Read more
What kind of aquarium is right for me? Maybe the kids want a fish, or your dentist appointment wait was a little too long — or maybe you just got back from vacation in a tropical somewhere and want a little piece of the ocean with you! Aquarium keeping is a rewarding hobby, and we’re … Read more
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