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There are many common misconceptions and myths floating around about fishkeeping and aquarium care. Some of these are even perpetuated by some pet stores that have not thoroughly looked into the information they are giving out about fish keeping. Here are some of the most common that I run into: Most Common Myths About Fishkeeping (Part 1) Fish can only grow as large as their aquarium. This is possibly the most common myth I hear, and I know many stores still tout it as truth. However, it is untrue. To remain healthy and to live a...

The art of creating landscapes in aquariums is known as aquascaping. In contrast to the traditional fish tank, the emphasis in aquascaping is primarily on the placement of rocks and wood (referred to as "hardscape") and plants (referred to as "softscape").   The goal is to recreate a modest scene from the actual world, such as a solitary tree in a woodland clearing, in miniature and underwater using objects like stones, wood, moss, and aquatic plants.   Making an Aquascape   On the internet, there are many groups and resources related to aquascaping. I want to...

There are certain considerations to make when switching from normal fishkeeping to aquascaping. Keeping an aquarium at home is just one aspect of the art form known as aquascaping. Beginners sometimes feel overwhelmed by the additional planted aquarium knowledge they must read when they first start aquascaping. In order to aid newcomers and ease their transition into the aquascaping world, we've put up 10 useful aquascaping tips. 10 Useful Aquascaping Tips 1. Learn About Your Aquatic Fish and Plants Today, more than 200 aquatic plants have been found. You just need to study a select number...