Tag Archive: fish

Jan 11

Dwarf Hairgrass

Dwarf Hairgrass

Dwarf Hairgrass is an aquarium favorite! Just because it makes great foreground and will give any aquarium that natural feel. Care level for this plant is moderate as well as lighting. You should have at least 2 watts of light per gallon. I would also recommend using aquarium fertilizer to keep your plants healthy, I …

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Jan 10

Brazilian Sword

Brazilian Sword

The Brazilian Sword is a freshwater Rosette plant that comes from tropical locations in America. Care level for this plant is moderate because it does required bright lights. It comes from the Araceae family and reaches a height of  about 16 inches. Brazilian swords are extremely slow growers and should be placed in the middle …

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Jan 09

Balansae Plant Care

Balansae

Cryptocoryne crispatula The Balansae plant is a beautiful freshwater plant that has a moderate care level. They can reach over 2 feet in length and do require some specific water parameters so make sure to have the right aquarium before buying. Here is a little description – They have long, thin leaves with ruffed edges …

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Jan 06

Hornwort Plant

Hornwort

I used to have Hornwort once in my aquarium…and then it fell apart! Ended up clogging my filter, it was a mess! Ha Ha, but that was when I wasn’t very experienced with aquariums and fish. Here is some great information so you don’t make the same mistake that I did! Hornwort is a beautiful …

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Nov 27

CYBER MONDAY!

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Hi guys! I hope everyone had a great Holiday weekend! I had an amazing Thanksgiving, Black Friday and weekend. I actually got most of my Christmas shopping done! I picked up a Black Friday present for myself as well. A Canon Vixia HD camcorder. It was a great purchase and will improve the quality of …

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Nov 23

Thanksgiving Weekend Deals!

We just updated the Shop page with great Pet Coupons and Discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Most of these deals will run through Monday. We will continue to add more once we are able. Stay tuned and check back often! You want to find the best deals when purchasing aquarium products this Holiday …

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Sep 03

Aquariums: Acrylic vs. Glass

There has always been a battle in the aquarium world between acrylic and glass aquariums. Some hobbyists stand by acrylic, and others will only use glass. But, are there really any differences between these two materials when it comes to aquariums? I bet a lot of aquarium owners don’t even care and will buy both. …

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Aug 28

Beautiful Rainbow Fish!

The Boesemani Rainbow is a beautiful freshwater fish that comes from Thailand. They are very popular in the aquarium hobby due to their amazing colors. Males have a blue head that fades into orange and yellow! Females aren’t as colorful but they have a beautiful silver coloration that will make a great show piece in …

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Aug 17

Zebra Loach Care

The Zebra Loach is an active, and very peaceful fish that should be kept in community aquariums. They will feel more comfortable if they have a friend, so make sure to buy at least 3 for your fish tank. They have beautiful vertical stripes that resemble a Zebra, hence the name. When setting up an …

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Aug 14

Bacopa carolina

The Bacopa aquarium plant is very green and luscious. Care level is moderate and it is a slow grower. Bacopa has been in the aquarium industry for many years and can be found at most fish stores. They need bright lights, but has few water quality demands. This is a stem plant and should be …

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