Meeting the King of the Aquarium
Still remember the first time I saw a Discus fish , I was walking through a fish gallery, and I saw a tank filled with fish...
The Case of the "Mistaken Identity"
I want to start with a story. A few years ago, a man said, "I bought a beautiful Goldfish for my 20-gallon tank, but in six...
Why This Hobby Can Be Tricky?
The day I got my first real aquarium. I was so excited that I couldn't sleep! I had visions of a perfect underwater world in my...
Why we Stopped Using Plastic Plants?
As I started , I used bright pink and blue plastic plants. I thought they looked fun! But after a few months, I noticed two things....
The "Clear Water" Trap
I want to tell you about a mistake I made. I saved up my money, bought a beautiful 10-gallon tank, and went to the store. I bought the...
The Legend of the "Fighting Fish"
I remember the first time I saw a Betta and I was amazed by those long, flowing fins and that bright, angry "flare" they do when...
The Silver Rocket of the Aquarium
If you have ever walked through the fish aisle and seen a group of sleek, silver fish with black-edged fins zipping through the water...
The "Invisible" Cleaner
The first 10-gallon tank I ever set up. Like most people, I hated seeing green film on the glass. I went to the store, and the clerk...
The Most Misunderstood Fish in the World
We have all seen the movies. A cow falls into a river, the water turns red and bubbly, and ten seconds later, only...
