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HUGE predator fish and Beautiful Community Fish

HUGE predator fish and Beautiful Community Fish

This week we've got 2 fish to showcase for you:  First up, the largest freshwater fish of the Amazon: the Arapaima.  This air-breathing fish can grow up to 9'.  While...

HUGE predator fish and Beautiful Community Fish

This week we've got 2 fish to showcase for you:  First up, the largest freshwater fish of the Amazon: the Arapaima.  This air-breathing fish can grow up to 9'.  While...

Cardinal Tetras and Project Piaba: Supporting the Amazon River Basin

Cardinal Tetras and Project Piaba: Supporting t...

Did you know that the ornamental fisheries industry brings much needed jobs and revenue to thousands of people living near the Amazon and Orinoco River Basins of South America?  Every...

Cardinal Tetras and Project Piaba: Supporting t...

Did you know that the ornamental fisheries industry brings much needed jobs and revenue to thousands of people living near the Amazon and Orinoco River Basins of South America?  Every...

Plant of the Month: Micranthemum Monte Carlo (potted)

Plant of the Month: Micranthemum Monte Carlo (p...

Adding plants to an aquarium adds so much more than just a bit of greenery: plants provide a beautiful backdrop for your fish, relieve stress in fish, and give your...

Plant of the Month: Micranthemum Monte Carlo (p...

Adding plants to an aquarium adds so much more than just a bit of greenery: plants provide a beautiful backdrop for your fish, relieve stress in fish, and give your...

Common Aquarium Problems

Common Aquarium Problems

Maintaining aquariums takes patience and a little bit of know-how.  Some of that comes with experience, but the more you know before you begin your aquarium journey, the better off...

Common Aquarium Problems

Maintaining aquariums takes patience and a little bit of know-how.  Some of that comes with experience, but the more you know before you begin your aquarium journey, the better off...

Let's Talk about Tetras

Let's Talk about Tetras

Tetras enjoy a well-planted aquarium.  They're native to streams and rivers in South America and having plants to hide under is comforting.  However, they still need plenty of room to...

Let's Talk about Tetras

Tetras enjoy a well-planted aquarium.  They're native to streams and rivers in South America and having plants to hide under is comforting.  However, they still need plenty of room to...

Unique Aquarium Ideas and Decorations

Unique Aquarium Ideas and Decorations

Aquariums are a great way to destress.  Watching pretty fish swim about in a tank can help to sooth nerves, lower blood pressure, and even help you sleep.   Working on...

Unique Aquarium Ideas and Decorations

Aquariums are a great way to destress.  Watching pretty fish swim about in a tank can help to sooth nerves, lower blood pressure, and even help you sleep.   Working on...