If you're new to fish keeping or just thinking about getting a fish tank, a larger tank can feel intimidating. You may think starting small…
JordanFebruary 17, 2020
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Most fishkeepers don't think about power outages until one happens and then it's panic mode. Heater off, filter dead, lights gone. The good news? Most…
JordanFebruary 17, 2020
Nano tanks and micro tanks are trending in the aquarium hobby. Nano tanks are considered to be anything smaller than 20 gallons. With 5-gallon tanks…
JordanFebruary 15, 2020
If you've ever gotten a young fish, you've probably wondered how long it will take to grow into its big, beautiful adult form and size.…
JordanFebruary 10, 2020
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JordanFebruary 3, 2020
You find a plant at your local fish store that would look amazing in your aquarium. You take your new plant home and you notice…
JordanJanuary 27, 2020
It happens sooner or later to everyone who owns a fish tank—you walk over to feed the fish only to notice one of them is…
JordanJanuary 16, 2020
Think about the most intensely colorful fish at your local fish store or your favorite large-scale aquarium. Bright neon pinks, electric yellows, eye-burning blues—they’re probably…
JordanDecember 20, 2019
I have two children, and both of them have their own fish tanks. My daughter's tank has a betta fish that she named herself and…
JordanMarch 6, 2026
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JordanSeptember 1, 2025
A proper aquarium environment involves more than just the right tank and beautiful fish. It requires careful consideration of water quality, where aquarium filters play…
JordanMay 18, 2023
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JordanMarch 7, 2023
Aquarium lighting is more important than you think it is. If you're a newbie in the world of aquarium owning, you are probably under the…
JordanMarch 17, 2021
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JordanMarch 15, 2021
New to the Tank
An Assorted Pick
How Long Can Betta Fish Live Without Food?
Betta fish are one of the most popular aquarium fish on the market, loved by both beginners and professional aquarists. They are easily available, don’t…
Why is my Betta Fish Swimming Sideways?
Coming home and finding the beloved betta fish swimming sideways, or even sometimes upside down, can be shocking and worrying. While not necessarily fatal, betta…
