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Saltwater aquariums are built differently. Thanks to a higher bioload and the absence of faster toxin disintegration, you need additional equipment that eliminates poop, leftover food, and unwanted organisms.  Enter protein skimmers. Typically manufactured in a cylindrical shape, these devices use a submersible pump

Bettas are among the most popular beginner fish species. Thanks to their lower space and maintenance requirements, they can be kept in smaller fish tanks with adequate filtration and nutrition.  While DIY betta tanks with multiple chambers are preferred by a few veteran aquarists,

Most beginner aquarium enthusiasts are often unaware of the importance that water changes play in ensuring the well-being of your fish. I’ve personally seen numerous parent-child duos, with their tanks lacking regular maintenance, mistakenly believing that their fish are destined for short lifespans. The

When we’re holding ourselves responsible for a certain number of lives, in our case—fish, it becomes critical to give them proper care, environment, and nutrition.  Maintaining a fish tank requires regular cleaning, water changes, and proper feeding, which may become challenging for interested yet

Endemic to the streams and rivers of the southeastern coast of Africa, The rainbow fish is a freshwater-exclusive fish native to Madagascar island. Popularly known as the Madagascar rainbow fish, this species is a significant one among the island’s tens of rainbow fish species.

Inhibiting the African Great Lake of Malawi, the red zebra cichlid (Maylandia estherae) is known for its diverse color and behaviors.  If not provided with ample space to hide and swim around during breeding seasons, male red zebra cichlids can become pretty territorial and

Kept for their aesthetic appeal and as a part of the cleanup crew, starfish are saltwater invertebrates exhibiting a wide range of sizes, colors, and adaptations. With over 2000 known species, there is no shortage of them in aquariums. But, what do Starfish eat? They

Snails are infamous for their capability to reproduce and multiply in favorable environments rapidly. While snail eggs are pretty resilient, a certain level of care is critical for them to survive and thrive.  In this article, we’ll go through every detail about snail egg

Owing to misconception and lack of information, many beginner aquarium enthusiasts keep angelfish and goldfish together. Although we’ve seen them flourish together in healthy waters, most of them experience a dreadful life and a painful death.  Both environmentally and behaviorally, angelfish and goldfish are

Widely available in pet stores and from breeders, rainbow guppies are considered beginner aquarium fish that are easy to care for and graceful to look at.  However, there isn’t one fish species called rainbow guppy. All fancy guppies, including Cobra, Moscow, Delta Tail, and

Keeping fish and aquatic turtles at home can be fun, but can you keep them together? Can turtles and fish survive the same living environment? Well, this is a common question that almost all people ask.  It’s generally seen that turtles eat fish. So,