Growing tropical plants can be difficult if you don’t get everything just so. Even if you provide the right amount of light and water, they often need a higher humidity level than the dry air the average house or apartment provides. Philodendrons prefer humidity in the 70-90% range, due to their tropical nature. Several varieties, … Read more
Corydoras are some of the best fish you can put in a freshwater aquarium. Peaceful, social, and big personalities. Plus, watching them swim together and bunch in to eat an algae wafer always makes for an entertaining time. (By the way, this is the brand of algae wafer I recommend for them and a bunch … Read more
Neon tetras are one of the most popular fish in the hobby – and for good reason. They do get picked off easily, though, so you have to be careful about what you put in with them. (We learned this the hard way when I was young and the local fish store convinced my parents … Read more
Quarantine is a crucial part of fishkeeping that is often overlooked by the more inexperienced hobbyists. There are many advantages to having a quarantine tank in your collection that will benefit your aquarium in the long run. However, those who don’t know how to quarantine properly or who just may not know a lot about … Read more
Betta fish are the colorful floaty fish that you often see sold in small cups in pet stores. Their scientific name is Betta splendens but they are also referred to as labyrinth fish and Siamese fighting fish. The fish are native to the continent of Asia and live in shallow waters and slow-moving streams. Like … Read more
If you love geckos or have a gecko you will notice from time to time that they shed. You will see a pale coating on their skin that starts to peel away, a lot like when you’ve had a sunburn and your skin starts to peel away. For newer reptile owners seeing this can be … Read more
Otos are a great fish for just about any aquarium. They’re easy to care for and fun to watch zoom around your aquarium. (When they aren’t glued to your aquarium glass or holding themselves onto a plant with their fins.) I like them so much they were the second fish I put into my 29 … Read more
Bearded Dragons are a wonderful and interesting reptile that many people will keep as pets. They live up to their name having an armor of spiny reptilian scales- like a dragon- which includes a so-called beard under its chin which may puff up depending on its mood. They are gentle and inquisitive, active pets with … Read more
Rainbow sharks are fascinating creatures, and make great additions to aquariums over 55 gallons. (Some say 30, but it’s best to err on the side of caution.) They are semi-aggressive, though, and like the bottom of the tank to themselves. This makes choosing tank mates difficult. A lot of fish just aren’t able to survive … Read more
My tank has been starting to develop a problem with various types of algae, especially hair algae. I know there are a lot of types of fish that you’d never guess eat algae, so I started wondering whether endlers were one of those species. Endlers typically do not eat algae. Most people that I have … Read more
