1. Glue and screw on the 1 x 2" horizontal mounts for the fish tank base. I chose to add mine 1/2" from the bottom of the horizontal rail; however, I later realized that this is too low for most fish tank pumps to easily fit without vibration. 2. Cut off a corner of the 32 ...
Plecosare generally quiet and relaxing with a number of fish species. These tropical freshwater fish are famous as algae eaters and you can also refer to them as armored catfish. As a general rule of thumb, if a fish has a placid nature, it should be large enough to thrive in tanks in...
This aquarium staple can do well in a fish only tank or a mini reef. It is easy to care for and seems just as happy in a 10 gallon tank or 100 gallon tank. They are omnivores and will accept pretty much anything! Water movement should not be swift in the area they occupy, since ...
The Danios are a large family of fish with various species, including Zebra Danios, Pearl Danios, and Queen Danios. Focusing on the Zebra Danios: A 10-gallon tank is a minimum requirement for housing Zebra Danios. These fish grow up to 2 inches long, making their small size and peace...
5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap: Fish traps are all pretty similar in theory. Each one has a holding space and an entrance usually equipped with some sort of barbs or other form of exiting resistance. A fish will enter the trap at the entrance hole. This po
The minimum tank size for discus is about55 gallons, although at that size you might as well go ahead and buy a 75-gallon. Of course, bigger is always better! Filtration Maintaining excellent water quality is probably the biggest challenge when it comes to discus care. Regular maintenance is...
These fish like to roam and need plenty of room to move around and have privacy. A 30-gallon tank isn’t much more expensive than a 20-gallon tank, either. Therefore, it’s almost always worth investing a few extra dollars as a bigger tank. When you can get bigger than a 30-gallon...
Pre-owned (or "used") aquarium stands are also an option, readily available in local classifieds. Barring that, store bought aquarium stands are well worth the investment! They will keep your tank stable and you can remain worry-free, and enjoy your fish for years to come!
My family kept a whole bunch of 20 gallon tanks in the basement to put rescued fish in as temporary holding pens and as entertainment while the lake filled back up. We found pickerel, and sunnies mostly, but also newts and snakes and turtles. The lake was never drained totally dry but...