Freshwater

Are angelfish aggressive?  I assume you are looking to add a new fish to your community fish aquarium. And you’ve got an eye on one particular fish. The angelfish!  Angelfish has always been, and will always be, one of my favorite freshwater fish. Throughout my fishkeeping journey, I’ve kept angelfish on many occasions.  I can’t […]

Do Discus really need daily water changes?  I assume that was the first thing that put you off the idea of keeping discus. You’ve heard the same thing from different sources, and now, you are thinking is keeping discus worth it.  I get it! Keeping fish should be fun, not a chore. Changing large amounts

What’s the minimum tank size for a discus fish? I immediately asked the shop owner when I saw a discus fish for the first time, secretly hoping for an answer that they don’t require large tanks.  In hindsight, that wasn’t a particularly good question. A fish of that size in a small tank? Not a

Have you ever wondered: Why are discus fish so expensive? Why is the price of just one discus fish so high?  I know, I have. Compared with other freshwater fish, the king of the aquarium has a higher price point. It’s even on a level with some pricier saltwater fish. What makes this fish so

Are discus fish hard to keep?  That was the first thought I had when I first saw these species. I mean, who wouldn’t be amazed by these beautiful fish and who would not want to keep them in their tanks.  There is a reason why they are called the king of the aquarium. It’s because

When we are talking about exotic fish, most people think of a saltwater fish. Well, that is not entirely true. There are a lot of exotic freshwater fish that can add a real beauty to your aquarium. Some of them are rare and not seen in most home aquariums. Some are available in every pet

Most of the kids want fish that look like sharks in their tanks. I know for sure that I wanted too, back then, when I was starting keeping fish for the first time. Although you can’t really keep real sharks in your aquarium, you can at least buy fish that behave or look close to

Looking to dive into the aquarium hobby? But, you don’t have an idea how and where to start. Well, you are in the right place. I know from personal experience, that starting an aquarium can be a frustrating job, especially if you are a beginner. You just want everything to be set up fast. However,