Platies are beautiful Fish that are pretty popular among aquarium hobbyists today. You want to make sure you choose fish that work well with them in an aquarium and that won’t take them, however. I’ve put together a list of different fish that can be safely put with them in an aquarium. Dwarf Gourami Dwarf … Read more
German Blue Ram fish are beautiful fish that are relatively easy to care for, but if you wish to create a community tank with them, you need to choose suitable tank mates that can survive in the same conditions as your Blue Rams. So, what are the best tank mates for German Blue Rams? The … Read more
Algae eaters are a fundamental part of balancing natural ecosystems in freshwater aquariums. They play an integral role in balancing the natural ecosystem, which we try so hard to replicate. Fortunately, most algae eaters aren’t only beneficial to your aquarium; they are eccentric with quirky habits, making them fun additions to your aquatic tank. Fish … Read more
10 gallon aquariums are pretty small as far as aquarium sizes go. Don’t let that fool you, though. They can still be extremely heavy when they’re full. When it is empty, a 10 gallon aquarium will weigh around 11 pounds. A 10 gallon tank that is full will weigh approximately 111 pounds – that is … Read more
Peacock cichlids are one of the most famous freshwater fish among freshwater aquarists worldwide. Despite the Peacock cichlid’s stunning and brightly colored hues, its mellow nature (for a cichlid) and low maintenance is what draws the most attention. Most peaceful freshwater fish with similar water parameters are excelling tank mates for Peacock cichlids. Excellent tankmates … Read more
A 20-gallon tank is an ideal sized home for between 10 and 15 Neon Tetras. Neon Tetras can grow up to 2 inches in length. The general rule of thumb for fish under 3″ is that you can keep 1″ of fish per gallon of water. Let’s discuss how many tetras you can keep with … Read more
Neon tetras are great looking fish that shoal well and really improve the look of the aquarium if you have a large group of them. But are they a hardy fish, or are they prone to disease? Are Neon Tetras Hardy? Neon tetras have a reputation for being hardy fish, but that’s mostly a relic … Read more
Guppies are one of the few fish that are commonly believed to be able to live in 5 gallons comfortably. They come in so many different colors and patterns that they can really make a 5 gallon aquarium come to life and look great. (Especially if you add real or fake plants to add visual … Read more
In the aquarium hobby, Betta fish are very popular. Besides being small, colorful, and easy to care for, they are very forgiving. They do have a bit of an issue when it comes to compatibility with tank mates, however. In a 10 gallon tank, bettas do well with brigittae rasboras, ember tetras, strawberry rasboras, and … Read more
Blood Parrot Cichlids are far more peaceful than other Cichlids. They are fantastic large fish in community tanks. Due to their relaxed attitude and tiny mouth relative to their body size, there are many different species to choose from as tank mates for a Blood Parrot Cichlid. Some of the best tank mates for blood … Read more
