Thanksgiving for Fish: What’s on the Aquarium Feast Menu?
Thanksgiving dinner is serious business. There's the main course, the sides, the inevitable second helping, and that one guest who acts like they haven't eaten in weeks. If…
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Vacation Feeders vs. Automatic Feeders: Which Is Better for Your Aquarium?
Quick Answer / Summary Automatic fish feeders are generally the better choice for established aquariums whose fish eat compatible dry foods. They dispense food on a programmed schedule…
What Aquarium Fish Benefit From Live Food?
For fishkeepers in Hoffman Estates and across Chicagoland, choosing live food starts with knowing what your fish actually eat. It can be useful for young fish, species that…
When Should You Hire an Aquarium Maintenance Company?
You have an aquarium because you enjoy the underwater world. You want to understand your fish, learn the equipment, test the water, and keep everything looking its best.…
Fish Compatibility Guide: Who Should Share the Tank?
So you have an aquarium. Naturally, you start shopping for fish. Then you see a neon tetra. Then a gourami. Then a gorgeous angelfish. Suddenly, your original stocking…
How Often Should You Change Aquarium Water?
An aquarium has a lot going on. We think about filtration, oxygen, lighting, décor, compatible fish, plants, and food. Then there is the biggest ingredient of all: water.…
Freshwater vs. Saltwater Aquariums: Which Side Are You On?
Every aquarium owner reaches this moment. You're ready to dive into the hobby. You've cleared the perfect spot for a tank. You've already imagined yourself relaxing as fish…
10 Common Aquarium Mistakes New Fish Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
You've been dreaming about this for ages. Now the aquarium is finally sitting in your home. You've imagined the fish you'll keep, picked out decorations, and can already…
