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Image via iStock.com/rookiephoto19 By Robert Woods of Fishkeepingworld.com If you are thinking of keeping freshwater fish, the likelihood is that you will also have considered keeping live aquarium plants, too. Some people choose artificial plants over living aquarium plants because they think live plants will be too difficult to look after. Don’t let that put you off. Plants not only look great in a  f ish aquarium, but they provide a whole host of other amazing benefits. They act as great filtration, provide the water with oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide created by tank inhabitants, combat algae growth and provide shelter for your fish to hide in. Here are five of the best beginner freshwater aquarium plants that are easy to care for and will add more color and life to your fish aquarium. Java Moss This is the first plant listed because it’s almost impossible to kill. Java moss is easy to grow and maintain and will attached to a wide r...

7 Freshwater Fish That Are Perfect for a 10-Gallon Tank Image via iStock.com/Pirotehnik By Robert Woods of Fishkeepingworld.com A 10-gallon fish tank is one of the most popular tank sizes available. It is great for beginners due to its small size, relatively cheap (i.e., ideal for those on a budget), and also makes a great breeder tank for the more experienced aquarist. Stocking Your 10-Gallon Tank While a 10-gallon tank is pretty small in comparison to other fish tanks, there are still plenty of stocking options when it comes to freshwater fish tanks. Due to the small size of a 10-gallon fish aquarium, it’s really important to research and understand how to care for each individual species of freshwater fish that will be put into the tank. Pollutants can quickly build up if a small tank is overstocked or if regular water changes aren’t conducted. There are some fish advisors who use the ‘rule of thumb,’ which suggests one inch of fish per gallon o...

6 "Aquarium" Plants to Avoid Image via iStock.com/takepicsforfun By Kenneth Wingerter It's fairly easy to cultivate most live aquarium (that is, aquatic) plants. If you keep your aquarium plants well-nourished, as well as provide appropriate lighting and water flow, it should be quite simple to maintain many lush aquarium plant species. But they must be true  aquarium  plants. We are seeing a sort of renaissance in the planted aquarium hobby. Aquatic plant enthusiasts presently have a broader selection of species to choose from than ever before. While choice is always a good thing, there are certain species of plants that may be found in the trade but, nevertheless, are unlikely to flourish under typical aquarium conditions. Among these are a handful of terrestrial and emergent plant species. Breaking the Surface Terrestrials are true land plants that inhabit dryish environments. Emergents are subaquatic plants that live (i.e. roo...

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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Aquarium Shrimp Image via iStock.com/bdspn                            By Robert Woods of  Fishkeepingworld.com Aquarium shrimp have become increasingly popular over the last few years. They add a new, fun element to aquariums and come in a range of colors and sizes. Many people think they are difficult to look after, but shrimp are pretty easy to care for once you know how. We’re going to take a look at six interesting things that you didn’t know about aquarium shrimps! 1. Some Shrimp Act as Cleaners for Other Fish There are many aquarium shrimp types. Some species of shrimp are cleaners, such as  Lysmata amboinensis . This species of shrimp “dances” to attract fish by waving their antennae around. They then go into the fish’s open mouth to clean off bloodsucking parasites. The Pacific cleaner shrimp is one of the most popular aquarium shri...

8 Facts About Guppies photo by aquariumfish.net Searching for your next finned pet? Guppies are a common and easy-to-care-for option. In fact, guppies make great pets and can be excellent additions to the tanks of both experienced fish owners and aquatic pet newbies, said Sam Williamson, former marine biologist and fish expert of more than 20 years. However, many fish owners and prospective buyers may not know much about guppies and can benefit from learning about this type of fish. “Guppies are an extremely misunderstood breed of fish,” Williamson said. “With so many different fish to choose from, it's easy to dismiss them as boring and too commonplace.” Here, discover a handful of our favorite — and fun! — facts about guppies: Fact #1: Guppies are a Namesake The guppy is named after Robert John Lechmere Guppy, a researcher and geologist with, interestingly, no formal scientific training. Guppy was credited with discovering the fish in Trinidad i...