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So in today's blog, we're talking about Fissidens! Today we're talking about Fissidens—two types: Fissidens Fontanus and Fissidens Nobilis. I thought I would just do a little discussion about the difference between the two, kind of some care tactics for it, and what I think you should do with these if you ever order them and what to expect. So let’s get into it! Fissidens Fontanus First, let’s take a look at Fissidens Fontanus. They're a very tiny frond, but they are very, very pretty. These remind me — have you ever had a peacock feather, and the...

Have you ever looked online and wondered why people use these things in their aquarium? But what is the purpose for them? Well, today I'm going to tell you why. Why Add Leaves to Your Aquarium? There are a few different reasons why people would use leaves in their aquariums. Number one is for the visual look. It's always great to have that nice, natural-looking fish tank for your fish. But also, some people use them for a more functional purpose. Some, for example, can be used as food for shrimp, or others can be used...

The albino tiger barb is an attractive yellow or creamy-colored background with whitish stripes morphing from the tiger barb (Puntius tetrazona). Several albino variations exist, including gold and platinum body colors, all with beautiful red accents on the nose and fins. While mature specimens may fade slightly, a school of these lively fish in a large aquarium makes for an awesome display. The biggest physical difference between these and regular tiger barbs is that albinos do not always have gill covers.   Popularity and Availability When first introduced to the hobby, albino tiger barbs received mixed...