Fish Tank Setup

Christmas Gifts for Fish Keepers: The Incipient Aquarium Hobbyist

So you have a friend or family member who wants a fish tank?  Here are some basic suggestions of possible gifts that they will love. The best gift here is probably a 10 gallon aquarium kit.  These usually come with everything required (though they often lack a heater) and are much better value for money [...]

Fish For Your 5 Gallon Fish Tank

Nano tanks are quite popular, but it can sometimes be difficult to figure out what fish you should put in them.  Many aquarium fish grow too big, especially if you’re thinking of keeping schooling fish.  Then there’s the question of which fish is are compatible with each other. Here are some suggestions for groups of [...]

Finding the Right Temperature For Your Aquarium Shrimp

It all depends on species… Shrimp tolerate a wide variety of temperatures but temperature tolerances vary between species. Most will tolerate normal tropical aquarium temperatures, but some require higher temperatures and others are quite happy at temperatures lower than most tropical fish will stand. Because shrimp keeping is a young part of the aquarium hobby, [...]