February’s Fish of the Month is the Leopard Puffer (Dichotomyctere nigrovirdis). This puffer within the order of Tetraodon is also called the Green Spotted Puffer and occasionally Burmese Puffer. Leopard Puffers are tropical brackish water fish that can grow to 6 inches and can live 10 years. These fish are wild caught and available during…
It’s the season of love! Show your fish some love by sending them on a romantic get away, using the Marine Net Breeder, or give them some time away from the Fry with the Penn-Plax Baby Hide-Out. Instead of a box of chocolate, get some food for the whole fish family. And for Valentine’s Day,…
What’s new this month? We’ve got decorations, helpful tools, and more! With the sweltering heat, you may find your aquarium overheating. While it’s easy to heat an aquarium, cooling one is another issue. That’s why we’ve got the Zoo Med Aquarium Cooling fan! Are you struggling with your aquarium’s pH? Check out our new ornaments- they look…
By Chelsea Gray To new aquarists, starting up a new tank may seem daunting. Here is a handy guide to get you through it.
By Chelsea Gray When starting a new tank, you must wait a month before you can fully stock it with fish. The reason for this waiting period is because you need to build up your tank’s biological filtration. The biological filtration is what decomposes dangerous ammonia into generally harmless nitrate. Before discussing the nitrogen cycle…
By Chelsea Gray Show male bettas are one of the most popular species of fish sold at Centreville Aquarium. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also very hardy and easy to keep. They are ideal for desk-top aquariums and for introducing children to the hobby of fish-keeping.
