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.
What Is Aquarium KH? How To Raise Or Lower Carbonate Hardness For A Healthy Tank
Maintenance

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…
Best Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid Tank Mates: 15 Proven Picks
Cichlid

Best Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid Tank Mates: 15 Proven Picks

Your Polar Blue Parrot looks sweet, but pair it with the wrong fish and that “peaceful community” turns into a…
The 10 Best Pond Fish Ror A Healthy, Beautiful Backyard Ecosystem
Species

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.…
Don’t Let Your Frog Eat Your Fish: 5 Possible Tank Mates for African Clawed Frogs
Frog

Don’t Let Your Frog Eat Your Fish: 5 Possible Tank Mates for African Clawed Frogs

Thinking of housing fish with your African clawed frog? Be careful—too many hobbyists make a fatal mistake: treating clawed frogs…
18 Stunning Fish That Look Like Sharks (But Aren’t)
Lookalike

18 Stunning Fish That Look Like Sharks (But Aren’t)

Sharks hold a special place in our imagination. With their sleek, torpedo-shaped bodies and commanding dorsal fins, they have become…
Q&A: Bettas, Plants, Lights, And Quirky Feeding Habits
Betta

Q&A: Bettas, Plants, Lights, And Quirky Feeding Habits

Every betta keeper has questions, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes practical, and sometimes just plain funny. One of our readers reached out…
Why Your Fish Tank Turned Green Overnight (And How To Fix Green Aquarium Water Fast)
Maintenance

Why Your Fish Tank Turned Green Overnight (And How To Fix Green Aquarium Water Fast)

You walk over to your aquarium and stop in your tracks. The water, once crystal clear, now looks like split-pea…
How To Cycle An Aquarium Without Killing Your Fish: 6 Easy Steps For Beginners
Setup

How To Cycle An Aquarium Without Killing Your Fish: 6 Easy Steps For Beginners

Excited to add fish to your brand-new aquarium? Hold that thought, because if you don’t know how to cycle an…