Top 9+ how big of a fish tank do i need

This article may contain some affiliate links to products. The links provide me a small percentage of commission but do not cost you anything extra to use. (See full disclosure statement here). Getting the size of the tank right makes a big difference to the health and happiness of your Platy fish. You’re likely to … Read more

Bigger is better It’s important to understand how fish tank volume can impact the quality of life of your fish. As a general rule, the bigger the tank, the happier your fish will be. Small tanks not only restrict the species you can keep and the number that’ll fit in there, but it’s also easier … Read more

This article was co-authored by Craig Morton. Craig Morton is the CEO of Aquarium Doctor Inc. based in Huntington Beach California and servicing Orange County, Los Angeles County, and the Inland Empire. With over 30 years of aquarium experience, Craig specializes in creating custom aquarium designs along with aquarium installation, service, and maintenance. This article … Read more

I remember what it was like to get started in the fishkeeping hobby. The number of questions I had and the amount of information that I was consuming quickly became overwhelming and hard to digest. One of the most common questions that beginner fishkeepers ask me is what size fish tank they should start with, … Read more

How Often Do You Have to Change Water in a Fish Tank? To mimic nature, we as hobbyists many times, need to do water changes. Most waterways have very low nitrates in the water because wastes are constantly being flushed downstream. Unfortunately for us, the byproduct of feeding our fish is nitrates. When this parameter … Read more

We use cookies to make your experience better. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more. What gravel do I need for my fish tank? Aquarium gravel comes in all shapes, colours and sizes but some suit some fish better than others, while … Read more

After you have purchased your fish tank, choosing a location is an exciting and important decision for both you and your fish. With larger fish tanks, the location you choose will be permanent, so selecting the right spot from the start is key. Finding balance between a practical and attractive setting for an aquarium requires … Read more

Goldfish tank size is really important! In fact, the goldfish tank size you choose when you first buy your fish is one of the most important decisions you’ll make while caring for your fish. The reason that goldfish tank size matters so much is that goldfish need a big tank. Much bigger than most people … Read more

Virtually every fish owner has gazed at their aquarium and wondered just how many fish can be put in there. Unfortunately, aquariums don’t come with a stocking chart slapped on the side. As a result, many owners unwittingly overstock their tank, sometimes with a disastrous outcome. So how does a fish owner know how many … Read more