Quick answer: Cycling a fish tank means growing the beneficial bacteria that turn toxic fish waste into something harmless, and you do it before adding any fish. The best and kindest way is a fishless cycle: set up the tank, add a source of ammonia (bottled ammonia or a pinch Read more
Quick answer: A 20 gallon is one of the best tank sizes you can own. It is big enough to run a real community, small enough to fit in most homes, and stable enough that one missed water change will not crash it. The most important choice you will make Read more
Quick answer: Good fish tank decorations do two jobs at once. They make the tank look great, and they give your fish hiding spots, territory, and a sense of security that keeps them calm and healthy. The one rule that matters most is safety: only use decorations that are aquarium Read more
Quick answer Dwarf sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) is a hardy, grass-like aquarium plant that spreads by runners and grows well without CO2. It tolerates a wide range of conditions, roughly 20 to 28°C (68 to 82°F) and pH 5.0 to 8.0, and grows in sand or gravel provided it gets nutrients Read more
Quick answer The best aquarium fish for beginners are hardy freshwater species that are peaceful and forgiving of small mistakes while you learn. Most beginner tropical fish on this list fit a standard community tank. Zebra danios, guppies, platies, corydoras catfish, harlequin rasboras, ember tetras, cherry barbs, white cloud mountain Read more