Freshwater Aquariums

A Betta fish is one of the most popular freshwater species in the aquarium hobby. Their gorgeous fins adorn the aqua theme. It is possible to keep a Betta with a community of fish in a large aquarium! Here is a list of suitable tank mates for your Betta fish.

Live plants help keep the fish in your underwater world happy and healthy. This is a list of the best aquatic plants for the freshwater shrimp that help keep the aquarium clean. These little invertebrates will play and chew on those green leaves.

Find out what to do if your betta fish looks lonely or bored and whether you should worry when your betta lives alone.

You can't have a thriving ecosystem without the right aquarium plants. Here are some of the best floating plants for your aquarium, including the red root floater and Java moss.

Algae is a normal part of any aquarium ecosystem, but it has to be kept in small quantities for other living things to thrive in the same environment. That's why you need to add some algae-eaters to your tank to make sure that the algae doesn't spread too much.

Find out how important a heater, light, and filter are for your freshwater tropical fish tank. Learn about the different types of filtration, the best temperature for your tank, and more.

Among aquarium hobbyists, there is much debate over the pros and cons of keeping a bare-bottom fish tank (no-substrate aquarium). Here are some tips for going substrate-free and still reaping all the benefits.

Learn how to choose the perfect freshwater tropical aquarium for your home. Beginners will get advice on the best tank size, location, stocking and more. Keeping a tropical fish tank is a rewarding hobby, and taking the time to plan and research your new aquarium will help you achieve success.

It's difficult to keep aquatic plants alive with goldfish, but here is a selection that can be placed in your aquarium that will help keep fins happy!

Check out five of the best algae-eating fish and invertebrates for your freshwater fish tank, plus one more that might surprise you.

Learn why betta fish don’t belong in small, one-gallon tanks. There are better options if you want your fish to be happy and healthy.

How do you clean betta fish tanks? Learn how to properly do it in 15 minutes or less with these step-by-step illustrated instructions.

Learn how to control or get rid of snails in your fish tank, plus discover the good and bad of these invasive little pests.

Learn more about peaceful community fish that can live together in your tank and make great additions to your tropical freshwater aquarium.

Learn about proper betta fish tank size and setup so you know the right and wrong ways to care for this beautiful tropical fish!

Learn how to choose the best fish for your 10-gallon freshwater tank setup and make smart choices when stocking your aquarium.

Learn how to choose the best betta fish tank and which aquarium size and style will best meet your betta's needs.

Discover 5 tips for starting a new freshwater aquarium that go beyond the setup guide that comes with the tank, and can help you get off to a good start.

Whether you want a new look for your aquarium or a healthy alternative for your fish, gravel replacement can be tricky. This article will show four options for changing fish tank gravel.

Learn about the Marimo moss ball, what it can do for your tank, and how to care for it.

There are many different options for decorating a fish tank. How can you be sure that what you are adding is appropriate for your fish? This article should answer all your questions.

A comprehensive guide to help beginners wet up their first freshwater aquarium.

Learn how to care for a tropical fish tank the easy way with these 6 aquarium maintenance tips. Follow these guidelines for happy, healthy fish.

Tips on how to care for your betta fish. This guide covers tank selection and management, lifespan,tank mates, feeding, betta diseases, behaviors, and much more.

Did you know that it's possible to overcome difficulties in planting a red tiger lotus? Here's how to successfully plant one in an aquarium and have it survive.

Setting up a freshwater aquarium is not as hard as you might think! Need some helpful advice? Are you new to this hobby and need tips to start? Whether you're a beginner or an aquarium enthusiast, you've come to the right place!

Looking for a cheap, practical way to divide your betta tank in half? Here are the instructions you've been looking for!

How do you keep your mini aquaponics setup running smoothly? Learn about the basics of dechlorination, water changes, and other essential practices!

After you've learned the basics of aquaponics, you may want to create a functioning setup! In this article, we'll cover what's needed to bring your aquaponic build to life.

Small aquaponics will change the way you look at your aquarium! With just a few modifications, any fish tank can produce fresh fruits and veggies!

In this guide you will learn how to naturally get rid of algae in your fish tank once and for all. Algae growth in the aquarium is the bane of many a fish keeper!

Looking for the best aquarium heaters for a 5-gallon fish tank? A review of two small aquarium heaters reveals the specifics of each based on personal usage.

Learn the easy way to change the water in your freshwater aquarium to avoid spilling, and ensure sure your fish stay happy and healthy!

Learn how to easily and successfully start and keep a freshwater fish tank, as well as how to avoid some common mistakes that many beginners make.

Have your fish ever died in their new tank? It's probably because you need to cycle your new fish tank!

Marimo is a variety of freshwater algae that grow into a ball. Propagating marimo is easy, and caring for the newly propagated marimo is simple as well. Here are the steps to follow and the materials you'll need.

"Brown algae" in fish tanks are really diatoms. You can control them by cleaning them out of the tank and adjusting conditions to be less favorable to them.

Did you know that live plants in aquariums can do more besides brightening up your tank? Find out how it keeps the water cleaner for your fish.

It's time to ditch your old colored gravel and use sand in your aquariums instead. It not only looks better, but it's much more natural for your fish.

Putting driftwood in aquariums is a great way to complete the natural tank you're looking to design. It is also beneficial for your fish. Here are some tips for preparing, sterilizing, and leaching your driftwood.

Learn how to care for your neon and cardinal tetras.

The Amazon is home to over 2,100 species of fish and is a very diverse habitat. Learn how to take a tiny piece of this magnificent river home with an aquarium filled with Amazonian fish and plants.

Betta fish and bamboo plants are both very attractive. Here's how to successfully combine the two in a lovely environment.

Here's all you need to know to set up your freshwater tank just right to ensure that your fish survive.

Learn how to prepare your home aquarium to survive a cold-weather power outage. A few simple preparations and a kit of emergency supplies can keep your fish and coral alive during blackouts.

Aquarium cycling is a very important first step to having a healthy tank and healthy fish! It is not that difficult and is worth the effort. Here's why I do weekly water changes and how I calculate how much water to cycle in a 20-gallon tank.

You've set up a new fish tank, and now you're interested in adding live plants. Here's a guide to aquatics plants that are easy to grow and care for to add oxygen and beauty to your tank.

Learn why a glass bowl or a vase is not a healthy home for your fish.

There is a lot of debate on whether it's better to use live or fake plants in an aquarium. Generally, live plants raise the water quality as they take in nitrates as natural fertilizer. But they can also worsen water quality if they die and decay.

Clams are wonderful additions to the aquarium. They are not difficult to keep successfully in a properly maintained and aged home aquarium. Here's what you need to know about keeping clams healthy and locating them in a busy tank.