Some beginners will throw together a tank and in their enthusiasm to have it up and running and stocked with beautiful fish, will fail to realize that a bit of forethought into their aquarium design could have prevented them having to re-design their tank later. Read more »

It is very easy to discover a fantastic species of fish online – one that will look perfect in your home aquarium. Unfortunately, many of the rarer species of aquarium fish are not easily purchased locally. Read more »

Your aquarium stand may be an even more important purchase than the aquarium itself! Think of it – you purchase everything you need, but decide you’ll just place your new aquarium on the bookshelf, saving you some money. Then, you come home one day to a soaked floor, dead fish and a huge mess. Read more »

One of the best things to buy used are aquarium supplies.  You’ll find aquarium supplies for sale in any newspaper or online classifieds, and this can be a great way to obtain exactly what you need to start your own home aquarium community! Read more »

Aquarium lighting can be a tricky topic to learn for anyone new to the hobby of keeping tropical freshwater fish.  There are so many terms thrown around that just wrapping your head around them all can sometimes be enough to drive anyone crazy! Read more »