Emma Braby
Emma lives just steps from the shoreline in England, where the sound of the waves and the salty breeze are part of daily life. A lifelong animal lover with a special passion for fish and the ocean, she spends as much time as possible exploring marine life. She knows firsthand that owning fish is far more complex than many people realize, and she loves helping readers create healthy, thriving home aquariums. Through her writing, Emma shares tips, knowledge, and a splash of enthusiasm to make fishkeeping as rewarding as it is beautiful.
7 Easy Hacks for a Crystal-Clear Fish Tank (That Work Fast)
Setup
5 days ago
7 Easy Hacks for a Crystal-Clear Fish Tank (That Work Fast)
Ever looked at your fish tank and thought, “Did someone pour milk in here?” Same. Cloudy water happens to the…
What to Feed Pleco: Stop Starving Your Tank’s Hardest Worker
Species
6 days ago
What to Feed Pleco: Stop Starving Your Tank’s Hardest Worker
Think your pleco survives on algae alone? That’s like feeding a bodybuilder only lettuce. These hardworking tank cleaners, aka plecostomus…
Black Beard Algae Took Over My Tank – Here’s How I Fought Back
Maintenance
2 weeks ago
Black Beard Algae Took Over My Tank – Here’s How I Fought Back
One morning, I looked into my aquarium... and it looked back with a beard. That creepy black fuzz? It was…
13 Common Goldfish Diseases That Start Subtle But Turn Gross Fast
Goldfish
3 weeks ago
13 Common Goldfish Diseases That Start Subtle But Turn Gross Fast
If your goldfish looks lumpy, bloated, or like it’s growing fuzz, this isn’t just “a phase.” These common goldfish diseases…
We Tested 60+ Aquarium Air Pumps – 8 Were Quiet, the Rest Sounded Like a Weed Whacker
Setup
4 weeks ago
We Tested 60+ Aquarium Air Pumps – 8 Were Quiet, the Rest Sounded Like a Weed Whacker
You know that “quiet” aquarium air pump humming in the corner of your tank? Yeah… it sounds like a weed…
Planaria Worms: The Gross Aquarium Threat You Can’t Ignore
Maintenance
September 23, 2025
Planaria Worms: The Gross Aquarium Threat You Can’t Ignore
You spot one. A wiggly white worm crawling up the glass like it pays rent. Next day? Five more. And…