Tag: Setup

Believe it or not, the first thing you add to your brand new aquarium isn’t water. That honor goes to the substrate. Sub…what? I’ll answer that and more in my beginner’s guide to aquarium substrate! What is a substrate? You actually already know what a substrate is. You just don’t call it by that name… […]

It’s a fact: If you want pet fish, you need an aquarium. Because of this, it’s the first piece of equipment that you will buy. But… There. Are. So. Many. Aquariums. If you’ve walked into your local pet store, or shopped online, you know that aquariums come in all different sizes and shapes. And then, […]

I think you will agree with me when I say: Fish are not like any other pet on earth! What makes them unique is that they live in a heavy glass rectangle filled with water. This is both a blessing and a curse. While it’s part of what makes fish such a unique pet to […]

Are you considering buying a pet fish? Excellent choice! But they certainly are not for everyone. I have had pet fish for quite some time now… Over 30 years, in fact. Where does the time go? During this time I have actively been involved in online fish forums, local meetups and helped many, many beginners […]