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Both Java moss and Christmas moss are a good choice for beginners, as they are crazy easy to propagate and can be grown in a wide variety of settings.

But what's the difference, really?

Let's find out...

When shopping for fish, it's important to pay attention to the conditions of the store. Look out for a high number of sick or dead fish in the display tanks, dirty tanks or water, and a lack of care or knowledge from the store staff. A good fish store should be able to answer your questions and make sure the fish you're buying will be a good fit for your tank. Acclimate your new fish to your tank before adding them and avoid adding water from the store's tanks to your own to minimize the risk of introducing illnesses or parasites to your tank.

Have you considered adding one of these gentle giants to your nano aquarium?

Read on to discover how they are similar, and where they differ!

Have you always kind of stuck to basic flake or pellet food when you feed your fish? Ever been curious as to why live food gets so much hype?

Read on for a simple overview on feeding one of the best live foods you can give your finned friends: Baby Brine Shrimp!

Driftwood ideas for your aquarium that take your aquascape to the next level!

See what's possible with Malaysian Driftwood, Congo wood, Cholla wood and spider wood pieces. There are even some underwater bonsai ideas!

You may have heard me speak about the virtues of a Walstad- style aquarium before, but what is it exactly? Why are they so great for beginners? Fo...

Considering adding a moss to your aquarium? Perhaps you'd like to try your hand at some simple aquascaping with moss and driftwood. No doubt you've...

Alright, perhaps you've heard about how great Java moss is at sheltering and feeding your tiniest aquarium inhabitants, but with just a little extr...

Java moss is the single most popular moss species in aquariums and terrariums worldwide; and it's not without reason! It's also the most commonly u...