Ask 20 different fish keepers what you can stock in a 5-gallon aquarium and you will probably get 20 different answers. Some may even judge you with a multi-paragraph Reddit post explaining why anything under a 10-gallon tank should not even be considered. The reality is that stocking a 5-gallon tank is one of the most debated topics in the aquarium hobby. This is largely because 5-gallon tanks are often the entry point for new fish keepers who want to do more research than s

Disclaimer: This article is based on my own personal research and experience. I am not a licensed veterinarian, and this is not professional advice. This article will go through all the questions and topics below that a fish keeper may have about swim bladder disease: What is a swim bladder? What is swim bladder disease? What fish are prone to swim bladder disease? What causes swim bladder disease in fish? Signs of swim bladder disease Is swim bladder disease contagious? Is s

All-in-one tanks can make for great aquarium setups for beginners. They usually come with their own filtration, light, and other components. These kits make tanks convenient and easy to set up. If you're in the market for an all-in-one kit for your betta or some other nano fish, the Fluval Spec V might be for you. For this kit, we’ll be going through: What’s in the box Pros and cons of each component I'll be as objective as possible. But some opinions will be sprinkled out he