In recent years, the aquarium shrimp has become a permanent fixture, and people are seeing the benefits of these amazing crustaceans for themselves. With so many choices in shrimp to choose from and a range of colors and personalities, it makes sense to add a few of these fun characters to your aquarium setup. What […]

Nothing is as fascinating as growing your favorite fish in the comfort of the living room, and a brackish water aquarium is a dream come true for many fish lovers.   A brackish aquarium is a mixture of fresh and salty water, a tank that creates a unique salinity distinctive from seawater. Such an environment […]

When you design your home, it is always nice to bring some water life into your design. You may include it as part of your interior decor or incorporated it into your landscaping. All in all, it brings a stunningly Zen factor into space. If you have been to any room with an aquarium or […]

When building your own fish pond, one of the choices you’ll have to consider when planning the project is which type of fish pond liner you’re going to use. If you’re building a large Koi fish pond, then a concrete built pond would be a good option.  However, if you’re only building a smaller or […]

If you’ve been considering adding a Koi pond in your backyard, then you would be making the right choice. Lots of people are not sure of the benefits of Koi ponds but rest assured, there are many.  Lots of people believe that they bring strength and good luck. This is why the Japanese culture cherishes […]

A question that budding aquarists often ask is, should salt be used in freshwater tanks? While some people recommend dosing it routinely to provide fish with the essential electrolytes needed, others insist that it is used mostly for treating diseases.  The true power of salt has now been witnessed after years of testing with hundreds […]

Most people who have ponds in their backyard usually keep a couple of Koi to brighten up the outdoor space. They are some of the most common and also well-known fish to keep in outdoor garden ponds. They were first bred in Japan and are highly prized and even can be seen portrayed in many […]

Floating fish aquariums have become popular of late. These floating aquariums are usually designed inside Koi fish ponds by taking a cube of glass and attaching it to a filter mechanism.  Ultimately, this leads to a section of water floating into the fish tank where fish can swim into and ultimately gives you a better […]

While it is exciting to purchase fish at the pet store so that you can bring them home and add them to your home aquarium, the sad part is that lots of fish die shortly after being introduced to the home habitat.  Lots of pet stores get blamed for selling fish in poor health; however, […]

Depending on your location, there is quite a wide variety of fish that can be kept in ponds. However, you need to be fully aware of the hardiness of the type of fish you intend on keeping in your pond and whether they will be suited to the climate you live in.  Therefore it’s crucial […]