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 like tiny torpedoes, you were likely looking at a Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos...
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 sold me a 2-inch fish with a suction-cup mouth. "He'll eat all...
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 a skeleton remains. Because of these scenes, most people think Piranhas are...
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 gravel, the plants, and five bright orange Guppies. Set it...
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 like tiny torpedoes, you were likely looking at a Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos...
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 sold me a 2-inch fish with a suction-cup mouth. "He'll eat all...
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 a skeleton remains. Because of these scenes, most people think Piranhas are...
The Gentle Giant of Africa
First time I saw a colony of Frontosas in a 200-gallon tank. I was used to the high-speed chasing of most African Cichlids, but these fish were different. They didn't zip around; they glided. With their deep...
The Piranha That Eats Fruit
If you were walking along the banks of the Amazon River and saw a large, silver, flat fish with a red belly, your first instinct would be to run away. You would think you had found a...
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 Mystery of the Foggy Tank
I know exactly how it feels. You have worked very hard to set up your aquarium, you have picked out your favorite decorations, and then—almost overnight—the...
Why the 10-Gallon Tank is a Great Start
If you are just starting your journey into the aquarium hobby, the 10-gallon tank is likely the first thing you bought. It is a...
