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A side-by-side comparison of two minimalist nano cube aquariums featuring a sponge filter on the left and a hang-on-back (HOB) filter on the right, showcasing filtration options for a clean aquarium aesthetic.

Sponge Filter vs. HOB Filter: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Tank’s Life Support

Deciding between sponge filter and Hang-on-Back (HOB)? We compare flow rates, maintenance, and more to help you choose the perfect fit for your fish.

Equipments & Tech

A clean, low-maintenance planted aquarium featuring a school of Guppies swimming among easy-care aquatic plants and a simple hang-on-back filter system

The Beginners Guide to Low-Maintenance Fish: Perfect Species for Busy Hobbyists

Want a stunning aquarium without the stress? Discover the best low-maintenance fish for busy people. From Bettas to Tetras, find your perfect match.

Fishes

Bright orange ranchu goldfish resting in a human hand underwater, showing rounded body, flowing fins, and textured scales

Do Fish Have Feelings? The Deep Science of Fish Sentience and Emotion

Can your fish feel love, pain, or boredom? Explore the science on fish sentience and discover how emotional intelligence impacts your home aquarium.

Knowledge

Freshwater aquarium hardscape heavily covered in Black Beard Algae (BBA) tufts in a fishless tank

How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Black Beard Algae (BBA) in Your Aquarium

Struggle with black brush algae? Learn the causes of BBA, the best black beard algae eaters, and ways to to clear black fuzzy algae from your tank.

Aquarium

Problems and Solutions

Freshwater Shrimp Keeping Guide for Beginners

Start a thriving shrimp colony with our beginner's guide. Learn about water parameters, molting, breeding, and shrimp care for a low-maintenance tank.

Invertebrates

Shrimp

A beautiful red colored Veiltail Betta showing signs of fin clamp

Betta Fish Clamped Fins: The Ultimate Guide to Causes, Treatment, and Recovery

Is your betta fish's fins clumped together? Learn the causes of clamped fins, effective treatments, and full guide on how to fix a clamped fin betta.

Fishes

Betta Fish

Why is My Aquarium Cloudy After a Water Change? (Causes & Instant Fixes)

Fish tank water cloudy after a water change? Learn why bacteria blooms, new tank syndrome, or substrate issues cause milky water and how to clear it.

Aquarium

How to Grow and Plant Java Moss Fast: The Ultimate Beginners Guide

Master how to grow and plant Java Moss in your aquarium. Learn how to attach it to driftwood, propagate easily, and grow java moss fast and healthy.

Plants

Java Moss

A pair of of paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis) in an aquarium. On the left is the female, and on the right is a male.

Gourami Tank Mates: The Expert Guide to a Peaceful Community Tank

Choosing gourami tank mates? Avoid aggression using our gourami compatibility guide. Covers Blue, Honey, Pearl & others, includes Betta compatibility.

Fishes

Gourami

Anubias aquarium plant showing early sign of yellowing

Why Your Anubias Leaves Are Turning Yellow: Causes and Solutions for Greener Plants

Your Anubias plant turning yellow? Learn common causes for aquarium plants yellowing, from nutrient deficiencies to rhizome rot, and how to fix them.

Plants

Anubias

A pair of orange Fantail goldfish swimming in an aquarium

Are Goldfish Easy to Take Care of? Ultimate Beginners Guide

Many think goldfish are low maintenance. Learn why goldfish are more than just starter pets. Get expert tips on setup, feeding, and long-term health.

Fishes

Goldfish

The Modern Fish Bowl Guide: How to Build a Thriving Nano-Ecosystem

Discover the truth about Fish Bowls, compatible fishes for a small 5 gallon bowl, & know the secret to maintaining a thriving Fish Bowl Ecosystem.

Aquarium