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Adding an Arowana to Your Tank
Arowana are bony, freshwater fish also referred to as dragon fish or monkey fish. They are indigenous to South America, Asia, Africa and Australia too and are prized possessions in … Continue reading Adding an Arowana to Your Tank

Bringing Out The Best In Your Tropical Fish
Underwater environments offer home home aquarists the opportunity to connect with nature up close and personal. Over time, however, many fish keepers notice that the vibrancy of their aquarium inhabitants … Continue reading Bringing Out The Best In Your Tropical Fish

Coral For Beginners: 5 Easy Polyps To Start With
Keeping and adding coral to your marine aquarium can be a beautiful experience. With recent changes in technology and availability, keeping coral no longer has to be an intimidating endeavor. … Continue reading Coral For Beginners: 5 Easy Polyps To Start With

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of a Betta Fish
Giving the gift of a Betta to inspire a budding aquarium enthusiast to enter the hobby can be a gift that lasts a lifetime. Adopting a Betta is not only … Continue reading This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of a Betta Fish

On Keeping Herptiles: Tips & Tricks for Success
Herpetology is a branch of zoology that deals with amphibians and reptiles but excludes fish. Derived from Greek, the name refers to “creeping animals.” Popular pets that fit this broad … Continue reading On Keeping Herptiles: Tips & Tricks for Success

Popular Tropical Fish Recommendations for Beginning Aquarists
If you are new to the fish keeping hobby, there’s a great many things to consider when setting up your first aquarium. One of the most exciting decisions to be … Continue reading Popular Tropical Fish Recommendations for Beginning Aquarists

Cichlids: Your Guide to Getting Started
With over 12,000 different species of Cichlids, these popular freshwater aquarium fish make for a great selection for any early new hobbyist or long-time enthusiast. Known best for their large … Continue reading Cichlids: Your Guide to Getting Started

Reducing the Use of Plastic in Your Life
One of the biggest threats facing ocean and freshwater environments is plastics pollution. Each year more than eight million tons of plastic make its way into the ocean dramatically impacting … Continue reading Reducing the Use of Plastic in Your Life

Introducing Hikari® Herptile: A New Line of Food Products for Reptiles
As an international leader in aquatic nutrition, Hikari® is proud to introduce Hikari® Herptile, a new line of groundbreaking food products for lizards and other reptiles. The new products include … Continue reading Introducing Hikari® Herptile: A New Line of Food Products for Reptiles

Brand New Revolutionary Reptile Diets!
As an international leader in aquatic nutrition, Hikari® is proud to introduce Hikari® Herptile, a new line of groundbreaking food products for lizards and other reptiles. The new products include … Continue reading Brand New Revolutionary Reptile Diets!

Keeping Koi Fish in Summer
If you are an avid koi keeper, chances are that you are familiar with your koi’s changing needs from season to season. If you are relatively new, or have recently … Continue reading Keeping Koi Fish in Summer

Why Beneficial Bacteria in your Fish Tank is Necessary
There’s a public misconception that the cleaner an aquarium is, the better it is for the inhabitants of the tank. This is simply untrue. Simply put, fish require good bacteria. … Continue reading Why Beneficial Bacteria in your Fish Tank is Necessary

The Most Common Missteps with Nano Tanks
Nano tanks have skyrocketed in popularity. Due to their uniquely small size, they have attracted an entirely new audience to the fish fanatic community. The convenience of a nano tank … Continue reading The Most Common Missteps with Nano Tanks

Common Aquarium Issues & Illnesses to Watch Out
As we head into cold and flu season, we all know how important it is to take precautions to stay healthy. This is also true for your tank. We present … Continue reading Common Aquarium Issues & Illnesses to Watch Out


