Danielle DeGroot
Danielle has always been captivated by life beneath the surface. From tending to goldfish and betta fish in home aquariums to swimming alongside reef fish and leopard sharks while snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean, she’s fascinated by their colors, movements, and unique behaviors. She enjoys sharing tips and stories to help others create healthy, beautiful homes for their own finned friends.
7 Best Aquarium Plants For Beginners (Easy, Low-Maintenance Choices)
Plants
2 weeks ago
7 Best Aquarium Plants For Beginners (Easy, Low-Maintenance Choices)
Think aquarium plants are just decoration? Think again. For beginner fish keepers, the right plants help purify water, reduce algae,…
13 Best Guppy Tank Mates (Safe, Peaceful & Beginner-Approved)
Species
2 weeks ago
13 Best Guppy Tank Mates (Safe, Peaceful & Beginner-Approved)
Guppies are often marketed as the perfect beginner fish: peaceful, colorful, and easy to keep. But here’s the truth most…
Clownfish Tank Mates: 13 Safe Choices For Beginners And Experts
Clownfish
3 weeks ago
Clownfish Tank Mates: 13 Safe Choices For Beginners And Experts
Thinking of adding new fish to your clownfish tank? Choose wisely; the wrong tank mate can lead to fights, stress,…
Blue-Green Algae Is Not Algae: How To Kill It And Keep It Gone
Maintenance
4 weeks ago
Blue-Green Algae Is Not Algae: How To Kill It And Keep It Gone
Blue-green algae is one of the most misunderstood problems in freshwater aquariums. Despite its name, it isn’t algae at all;…
7 Reasons A Pet Fish Might Not Be Right For You (A Reality Check for Beginners)
Guides
December 19, 2025
7 Reasons A Pet Fish Might Not Be Right For You (A Reality Check for Beginners)
Thinking about getting a pet fish? It sounds simple enough. A tank, some water, a few colorful fish drifting by…
10 Jack Dempsey Tank Mates Ranked By Risk And Real-World Compatibility
Cichlid
December 17, 2025
10 Jack Dempsey Tank Mates Ranked By Risk And Real-World Compatibility
Jack Dempsey cichlids are bold, territorial, and not afraid to throw their weight around, so choosing tank mates isn’t about…
Are Terra Cotta Pots Aquarium-Safe? What You Need To Know
Setup
December 4, 2025
Are Terra Cotta Pots Aquarium-Safe? What You Need To Know
Could a $2 garden pot save your fish, or accidentally kill them? Believe it or not, the humble terra cotta…
We Tested 40+ Gravel Vacuums: These Are the 5 Best Picks
Maintenance
November 24, 2025
We Tested 40+ Gravel Vacuums: These Are the 5 Best Picks
Fighting with a weak gravel vacuum that barely lifts waste or constantly floods your floor? After testing 40+ gravel vacuums…
The 10 Best Pond Fish Ror A Healthy, Beautiful Backyard Ecosystem
Species
November 13, 2025
The 10 Best Pond Fish Ror A Healthy, Beautiful Backyard Ecosystem
Your pond is more than water... It’s a living ecosystem. And the fish you choose can make or break it.…
What Is Aquarium KH? How To Raise Or Lower Carbonate Hardness For A Healthy Tank
Maintenance
November 12, 2025
What Is Aquarium KH? How To Raise Or Lower Carbonate Hardness For A Healthy Tank
If your tank’s pH is unstable, it’s probably not your pH’s fault. It’s your KH, carbonate hardness, the invisible force…