Tank Care

Algae Forward Food? Yes Please.

Algae Forward Food? Yes Please.

By Aquatropic Staff | June 11, 2026

If you've spent any time keeping freshwater fish, you've almost certainly learned that not all pellets are created equal. Per … Read more
Feeling Green?

Feeling Green?

By Aquatropic Staff | May 20, 2026

If you've kept a pond for long enough, it's fairly likely that you already know this feeling. You walk out to gaze upon your … Read more
Sparkling Spring Clean(ers)

Sparkling Spring Clean(ers)

By Aquatropic Staff | May 5, 2026

It seems nearly everything in aquarium keeping is about balance. How much light? How much food? How much flow? Even maintenan … Read more
The Ghost in the Darkness

The Ghost in the Darkness

By Aquatropic Staff | April 17, 2026

Even the name Ghost Knifefish sounds like something from the imagination of a science fiction author, and once you see the fi … Read more
Your Own Little Vampire (Crabs)

Your Own Little Vampire (Crabs)

By Aquatropic Staff | March 13, 2026

Not every LFS around gets into Geosesarma Crabs. Which is a great shame, these are very interesting critters and they need an … Read more
The Best in Brine

The Best in Brine

By Aquatropic Staff | February 17, 2026

We love Nutramar. We think their dried foods are the absolute best and trust their quality above anyone else. Their Pellets, … Read more
Picky Pleco? Perhaps.

Picky Pleco? Perhaps.

By Aquatropic Staff | December 17, 2025

For as long as any fish hobbyist alive can remember, a Plecostomus has been in just about every freshwater display we've ever … Read more