Blackline barb

Velvet and dropsy4 min read

Velvet is a fast-moving parasite. Dropsy is a sign that something is seriously wrong inside the fish. How to recognize them, and what you can do.

How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read

Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.

How to add new fish4 min read

From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.

Quarantine for new fish3 min read

Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.