Red Tiger Lotus Care: Light, Planting and Common Problems
Red tiger lotus (Nymphaea zenkeri) is an easy-to-moderate bulb plant that grows well in most...
Fish Care & Health
How to Clean Algae Off Aquarium Glass Without Stressing Fish
The safest way to clean algae off aquarium glass is to match the tool to...
White Fuzz in a Fish Tank: Algae, Fungus or Bacteria? How to Tell
White fuzz in a fish tank is most often a harmless film of bacteria and...
Green Spot Algae: What Causes It and How to Remove It
Green spot algae (GSA) is a hard, tightly attached algae that forms small, round, bright...
Green Algae in a Fish Tank: Types, Causes and Fixes
Green algae in a fish tank is caused by an imbalance between light, nutrients and...
Platy vs Molly vs Swordtail: Which Livebearer Fits Your Tank
Platies are the best fit for small tanks of about 15 to 20 gallons, swordtails...
Axolotl Care Guide: Temperature, Diet, Lifespan and Tank Mates
An axolotl is not a fish but a fully aquatic salamander (Ambystoma mexicanum) that needs...
Guppy Fish Care Guide: Tank Size, Feeding, Breeding and Lifespan
Guppies (Poecilia reticulata) are hardy, small livebearers that do best in a tank of at...
Why Do Betta Fish Make Bubbles? Bubble Nests Explained
Betta fish make bubbles because males are bubble nesters: a male blows air-coated bubbles at...
Female Betta Fish: Differences, Sorority Tanks and Care
A female betta fish is the smaller, shorter-finned, usually duller-colored sex of Betta splendens, and...
Arowana Care Guide: Tank Size, Diet and Lifespan
An arowana needs a very large tank: a single adult silver arowana is generally kept...
Tetra Whisper vs Aqueon Quietflow Filters: Top Compared Pick
Two hang-on-back filters with almost the same maximum flow can still differ where it matters...