Since the goldfish was domesticated so early in the history of fishkeeping and since fishkeepers have been cross breeding them for so long, there are now a number of unique strains available to aquarium hobbyists around the world. The common goldfish is a popular choice for hobbyists and aquarists. Fortunately there are many specialized [...]
Corydoras or cories are a kind of armored catfish. Found in tropical freshwater, they are a great choice for small aquariums. This is thanks to many of the characteristics of this group of fish. Cory cats in the wild prefer to live in environments with almost still waters such as small ponds. The living [...]
When planning to care for fish in a mini freshwater aquarium, a prospective aquarist must get fish that are small enough to survive in the limited space. There are a number of choices of small fish available in fish and aquarium stores that will fit this need. For instance, there is the mini tetra.
The truth is, maintaining a mini aquarium is relatively easier than keeping one of the larger fish tanks. Aside from having only a few cubic feet of water to sustain with oxygen, clean water and a few plant life, there are also fewer numbers of small fish to take care of. However, in order to [...]
While a 10 gallon fish tank might not really seem like much at first, you can bring it to life by installing some really nice looking gravel, a great looking backdrop, a few underwater aquarium plants and of course, a wonderful selection of fish and other aquarium life. If you are a novice fish keeper, [...]