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A beautifully planted aquarium is a joy to look at, but it’s not always the easiest to maintain. Luckily, a planted tank doesn’t have to be expensive and a lot of work! You just have to know which plant species to go for. One of our top choices when it comes to easy aquarium plants […]

Looking to add some more life and color to your (shrimp) aquarium? One of our favorite options is the golden rabbit snail of the genus Tylomelania: a real eye-catcher, but easy to care for and also 100% shrimp-safe. Pretty much the ideal aquarium inhabitant! Thinking of adding one or more golden rabbit snails to your […]

Looking for an algae eater for your aquarium? Skip the fish, choose a shrimp! The Amano shrimp is one of the most efficient algae eaters you can add to your tank. This species is 100% beginner-proof, peaceful, and doesn’t require a lot of space. Could it be any more perfect? Keep reading to find out […]

Freshwater ghost shrimp from the Palaemonetes genus, also known as glass shrimp, are hardy shrimp often used as feeders due to their low price. However, they’re also easy, fun additions to the aquarium and a great choice for anyone looking to gain some experience in shrimp keeping. Keep reading for everything you need to know about […]

Looking for a colorful surface dweller for your peaceful community aquarium? Or maybe an interesting breeding project? You’ll love the striking clown killifish, one of the more popular killifish in the aquarium hobby. Some aquarists have noted that clown killies are difficult to keep alive, but as you’ll see, you should absolutely be able to […]

If you’ve been an aquarist for a while, you’ve probably heard of the Chinese algae eater. This bottom dweller, known for its unusual sucker mouth, is commonly seen in aquarium stores and sold for its algae-eating abilities. Do these fish really eat algae? Will they make a good addition to your community aquarium? Below, find […]

Looking for a peaceful bottom dweller to add to your tank? Catfishes of the genus Corydoras should be right up your alley. One of our personal favorites is the medium-sized and polka-dotted julii Corydoras, which makes a great addition to community aquariums. Sound good? Below, you can find everything you need to know about this […]

Dealing with an algae problem in your aquarium? You’re not alone! This is one of the most common issues aquarists run into with their tanks. You may have read about a “magical” fish that eats even the most pesky types of algae, keeping your tank looking clean: the Siamese algae eater (Crossocheilus oblongus). Is this […]

Is your peaceful community aquarium in need of a pop of color, or are you looking for an interesting fish species to build a tank around? Dwarf rainbowfish might be just the thing for you. One of our favorites is Pseudomugil luminatus, a colorful species also known as the red neon blue-eye rainbowfish. Below, you’ll […]

Looking for a colorful addition to your peaceful community aquarium, or the perfect eye-catcher to complete a beautiful aquascape? What about green? The tiny kubotai rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) is one of the only green aquarium fish out there, and its shimmering colors make it a real stunner. Keep reading to find out everything you need […]