Freshwater Aquarium Pets

The plecostomas, or sucker fish, is a popular freshwater catfish with special care considerations. Learn the facts before you stock this often misunderstood fish.

Aquatic snails are a great addition to any freshwater tank. They work hard to clean the aquarium by feeding on algae, fish waste, and other debris. Snails are pretty to look at too, and you can't have a serious aquarium without them.

Here is a list of supplies and accessories including everything you need to keep a betta fish happy and healthy. Give your betta fish a great home!

Learn how to choose the best fish for your 20-gallon freshwater tank and get some stocking ideas when it comes to which kinds of fish and aquarium critters to consider.

Have your guppies' eyes suddenly turned black? There are four reasons known to date of why this happens. I've listed and described them in this quick guide.

Learn about the best small and large schooling fish for your freshwater fish tank and find out which are appropriate for 10, 20, or 55-gallon aquariums or bigger.

While it's not possible for a female guppy to get pregnant without a male guppy, it may appear that it is possible. Female guppies can hold the sperm of a male guppy for several months, which may make it appear that she got pregnant without a male guppy.

Learn how to choose the best tank mates for betta fish in a small aquarium or community tank environment. Here's a list of compatible fish that can live with a betta, as well as practical advice for choosing a community tank setting.

It’s a bummer when your betta dies and you don't know why. Here are some of the common causes of premature betta death and what you can possibly do to prevent them.

Here are the 10 best (and worst) large fish for your freshwater home aquarium along with recommendations for tank size and care management. Big freshwater fish look spectacular in the right tank setup but choose wisely.

Learn about the Green Spotted Puffer, an incredible fish that requires some special care, proper feeding and the right tank setup.

Learn about the best tropical fish for beginners and 10 great fish that give a first-time aquarium owner the best chance of success!

Praised as a gentle and friendly breed, the Platy is a perfect starter fish for anyone setting up an aquarium. But what do you do when one of your fish becomes aggressive?

Convict cichlids will naturally breed very easily. However, there are many steps you should take to maximize the Convict breeding setup.

Everything you need to know about freshwater angelfish including care, different types, tank mate recommendations, and tank size, as well as answers to many frequently asked questions.

The Siamese fighting fish, or betta, is a beautiful, solitary creature that gets quite nippy with other fish. But there are some species of fish that can cohabitate with bettas in a community tank. Here is a comprehensive guide to finding other fish that can live with bettas.