Many fish are suitable for Nano tanks, but some are more suited than others. Small size is the most common feature shared by all of the fishes listed below. However, even within this group of nano fish, there is huge variability in terms of what each type will need to thrive and maintain good health. […]

Is it the first time you have encountered detritus worms in your aquarium? Don't worry – they are a common occurrence. Detritus worms are tiny segmented worms that live on the substrate of freshwater aquariums and feed on decomposing organic matter. They are usually harmless, but can sometimes become a nuisance if their population gets […]

There are many types of Catfish that can be kept in an aquarium. Most catfish, however, grow to a large size and should not be kept in home aquariums, so here we have selected the best 9 types of freshwater aquarium catfish which will do well in a small tank. Fish make excellent pets. They […]

The Ruby Tetra, scientifically known as Axelrodia riesei,  is a colorful freshwater fish inhabiting the streams of the Amazon basin. It is often kept in aquariums because of its beautiful colors and peaceful nature. This article includes various aspects related to the "Tetra" part of its name. Tetra is a class of fish called Characins, which […]

Now that you are about to buy a 5 gallon tank, the next question that arises is, "what fish do I get?" You might want something active or colorful, or the possibilities are endless. This exhaustive list brings 18 of the best possible Fish For 5 Gallon Tanks. There is no particular order within each […]

This is a list of the 31 best low light aquarium plants, including what to look for in a plant and which are easy to care for. This article will be discussing plants that can survive in low light aquarium environments. Most of these plants are considered 'low-light plants because they have evolved to survive […]

The Silver Tip Tetra is a cold-water fish that belongs to the Characidae family. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It lives in South American rivers along the east coast of the Paraguay River into Sao Paulo State, Brazil. The Silver Tip Tetra has an average length of 3 inches (8 cm) and […]

There are many fishes that you can keep in a pond. To have a healthy and happy fish, it is necessary that you choose the right kind of fish as per your requirements. There are various types of fish that you can keep in a backyard pond or koi fish pond. Among all those varieties, […]

As some of you probably know, there are some not-so-great aquatic Goldfish tank mates. Unfortunately, pet stores don't always give accurate advice on keeping fish with goldfish. This can be due to the fact that selling just one type of goldfish may be more profitable for them than selling an entire tank of mixed-species/breeds. A […]

There are over 65 species of Plecostomus that have been identified as being a member of the Loricariidae family. They vary from being small to the minute and from very peaceful to those known as 'tank busters', which you will find listed below under the common name "pleco." Most people would recognize them as "algae […]