Fish Chart

Your initial decision probably centered on those fins… They’re big, bold forms that add drama to an otherwise compact body. New betta keepers take away … Read more

Within the first week of ownership, most new betta keepers do the exact same thing. They purchase a beautiful fish with flowing fins, grab whatever … Read more

Adding more food decreases water quality Many first-time aquarists believe the more they feed their pets, the better care they are providing. That’s not true … Read more

When you notice the fish are laying low and even appearing listless, hiding in the rock work, it could be a sign of bad water … Read more

As you’re watching your brand-new betta fish in its plastic bag, its glistening fins barely ripple. It seems like it’d just be an easy thing, … Read more

A lot of times you put some nice healthy fish into a tank full of clean water, and everything is fine for several weeks. Suddenly … Read more

First you see white specks. “Oh,” you say to yourself, “that’s just some salt that got deposited by my decor.” Then the fish begin rubbing … Read more

Setting up a saltwater tank involves a balancing act between various fish that has their own personalities and territories. For instance, you want colorful tangs … Read more

So what’s up? Well, it all comes down to the chart above (click on it for full-size). It divides up who gets along safely, those … Read more

It’s magic time! Neon tetras swim amongst the plants as you watch filter run. You cycle the tank for weeks and finaly watch a school … Read more

You’re out on the boat in the middle of nowhere. The sun’s blazing down on you. You feel a bite; this time it takes some … Read more