In this blog, I am going to talk about the clown loach fish—where they come from, how big they can grow, their temperament, and what to expect from a clown loach. Where are clown loaches from? Appearance Eating Habits How big do clown loaches grow? Lifespan The clown loach and community tanks Tankmates Recap The […]
In this blog, I’m going to talk about keeping crayfish as pets. I’ll discuss some tips and things I’ve learned—things to help you care for your crayfish and hopefully not make some of the same mistakes I have made. 1. Keep Your Pet Crayfish with the Right Fish Only Crayfish are omnivores and will eat […]
In this blog, I’m going to talk about fish tank sizes for blue lobsters. I’m going to give you my opinion based on my experience with keeping blue lobsters and other pet crayfish as to what I think is the ideal fish tank size for these amazing creatures. Blue Lobsters: Roaming, Burrowing & Eating Certain […]
In this blog, I’m going to talk about cleaning a fish tank. Because, well, it’s just something you have to do if you are an aquarist and want to keep your fish healthy and your tank looking nice. Cleaning a Fish Tank, the Right Way Fish tanks are fun to have, no doubt. But, like […]
In this blog, we’ll talk about the best fish for beginners who are starting out with a fish tank. These will be freshwater fish that are easy to keep, have good temperaments, and don’t require special care. Best Fish for Beginners: Your Fish Tank Below is a list of what we think are some of […]
In this blog, I’ll discuss the platinum Arowana. A fish that is beautiful, unique, and extremely expensive, among other things, like being illegal to own in the United States. There are lots of beautiful and unique freshwater fish that can be kept by aquarists around the world, but only a few seem to rank with […]
If you are looking to find a cheap fish tank to get started with as an aquarist, this blog should help you. In this article, I’ll outline some fish tanks that are affordable and detail other ways to get fish tanks at dirt-cheap prices and in some cases free. But first, you have to realize, […]
Crayfish are very interesting animals and a favorite for many aquarists (like me). In this blog, we’ll take a look at the Mexican dwarf crayfish and caring for the Mexican dwarf crayfish. Let’s jump right in. About the Mexican Dwarf Crayfish The cambarellus patzcuarensis, aka orange dwarf crayfish, or Mexican dwarf crayfish is known for […]
One of the easiest fish to care for and one of the most compatible with other fish, the plecostomus, more commonly known as the pleco, is an obvious choice of fish to start off any tank, whether for a beginner starting your first tropical fish tank or an expert fish owner simply setting up your […]
In this blog, we’ll take a look at 24 of the most popular (and some of the coolest) fish for freshwater tanks. We’ll also go over a few specifics about keeping certain freshwater fish. Because as it turns out, not all fish get along with each other. Having a fish tank is a fun hobby […]