Aquarium Setup

The colorful guppies are one of the most popular and easy to keep fish for both beginners and experienced aquarists. Being small, guppies don’t require large tanks to stay content however, they still need plenty of space to swim and move comfortably. So, how many guppies can you have in a 3-gallon tank? Technically, … Read more

Guppies are easy and inexpensive to maintain and beautiful to look at with their vibrant colors and flashy tails. But like all other fish, they too are not immune to health problems. Why is my male guppy bloated? The most common reason for bloating in male guppies is the dropsy […] Guppy fish are … Read more

A filter keeps the aquarium running and is necessary for most of the settings. It mimics the ecological environment that fishes are habitual to. So, how long can a fish live without a filter? Fish can survive in an artificial environment without a filter for about 3 days to a maximum of a week. … Read more

Guppies are one of the most popular fish, bred by amateurs and enthusiasts alike. While most of the fish keepers either keep a single fish or breed them in pairs in a tank, can you have only male guppies in a tank? Do they get more aggressive in an all-male company? Yes, you can … Read more

The angelfish isn’t one to be fine in any old tank. So what tank size do I need for an angelfish? The recommended size for one angelfish is 10 to 20-gallons. But to keep your fish happy there is a lot more to consider. Such as the shape, how many fish you have in … Read more

In the wild, betta fishes are found in shallow waters like floodplains, rice paddies, and canals. So one might think that using artificial lights in their aquarium may not be too good for them. But, are betta fish sensitive to light? And if they are, what are the effects? Betta […] Betta fishes are … Read more

Now that you have purchased a 10-gallon tank, you need to think about its inhabitants, and how you will make that corner of your house interesting, which was previously occupied by your grandmother’s coat stand. To have a well-rounded ecosystem in your 10-gallon tank, you need to have all sorts of colorful fish that … Read more

Tradition follows that if you have an aquarium that you need a filter to keep it clean or your fish will suffer, but is a filter even necessary? Can Guppies live in a tank without a filter? Yes, guppies can live without a filter, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best idea. Filters create … Read more

The exotic and elegant angelfish are one of the most popular species of fish kept in home aquariums. While many fish lovers like to keep social angelfish in a group, others prefer keeping them in community tanks. But, can I keep a single angelfish in a community tank? Yes, you can keep a single … Read more

What size of tank do you need if you want to get an Angelfish? For each Angelfish you own, you will need at least 10 gallons of water. If you have a pair of Angelfish, the recommendation is that you double that size and add another ten gallons. Angelfish can grow to be at … Read more