Tank Guide Life — a product of FishKeepingLifeCo

Treating Ich and fish disease doesn't have to be a panic. Learn the science of white spots, fin rot, and aquarium health.

This episode provides a deep dive into the "nemesis" of the freshwater hobby: Ich (white spot disease). We move beyond the "quick fix" mentality to explain the biological lifecycle of the Ichthyophthirius multifiliis parasite, ensuring hobbyists understand why treating the entire system is non-negotiable for success. By focusing on environmental stability, we help you transform your tank into a fortress against opportunistic pathogens.

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Are you searching for the perfect low maintenance fish for aquarium setups but feeling overwhelmed by "hardy fish" myths, nitrogen cycles, and confusing jargon? Welcome back to the Tank Guide Life podcast. In this episode, we’re moving past the initial confusion to help you build an easy, stable system so you can finally get back to the relaxing fish keeping experience you’ve always wanted.

We reveal why there is no such thing as an "easy fish"—only an easy system. By prioritizing maximum stability over "toughness," you can stop the cycle of reactive crisis management and st...

Stop before you spend those gift cards! Learn why "stability first" is the secret to a thriving aquatic ecosystem.

The holidays are over, and many hobbyists are sitting on a stack of gift cards for Amazon or their local fish store. While the urge to do a massive overhaul is high, an unplanned impulse buy can destabilize the mature biological system you’ve spent months perfecting. 

In this episode of The Tank Guide Life, we pull back the curtain on the science behind your hardware. We move past brand names and Wi-Fi fea...

Buying an aquarium gift can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to support your favorite hobbyist while keeping fish welfare front and center.

Choosing the right gift for a fishkeeper isn’t always straightforward, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the living ecosystem inside the tank. In this holiday special episode of Tank Guide Life, from FishKeepingLifeCo, we speak directly to those shopping for the hobbyists in their lives. Whether you’re considering a small gesture or a major upgrade, we’ll help you choose gifts that respect the fish, the tank, and the hobb...

Facts Over Ego: Exploring What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why

In the freshwater aquarium hobby, ideas spread quickly — and so do strong opinions. Some methods are praised, others are dismissed as “wrong,” and many never get discussed beyond surface-level takes. In this episode of the Tank Guide Life Podcast, we slow the conversation down and explore how aquarium ideas should actually be evaluated: responsibly, thoughtfully, and with fish welfare first.

The hosts break down several debated concepts in freshwater fishkeeping, explaining why they spark controversy, where the real risks ex...

Cloudy Water, Dying Plants, Too Many Fish? Answering the Most Asked Fishkeeping Questions

Struggling with a hazy aquarium, melting leaves, or uncertainty about your stocking levels? You are not alone. These are the most common challenges every freshwater hobbyist faces, from beginners setting up their first tank to experienced keepers managing planted ecosystems.

In this episode of the Tank Guide Life Podcast, the FishKeepingLifeCo team breaks down the science behind these frustrations to help you solve them without the guesswork. We look past the myths to explain what is biologically happening in your water and...

Welcome to Episode 001 of Tank Guide Life!

If you've ever stared at a water test tube wondering if that's "safe yellow" or "danger lime," you're not alone. Keeping fish should be relaxing—not feel like a chemistry exam you forgot to study for.

In this episode, we're diving into the tool that started it all: TheTankGuide.com. Why did FishKeepingLifeCo build this platform? How does it simplify the science without dumbing down the hobby? And what does it offer everyone from complete beginners to seasoned aquarists battling serious Multi-Tank Sy...

This is where it all begins.

Welcome to Tank Guide Life—the freshwater aquarium podcast that meets you right where you are, whether that's staring at cloudy water in your first tank or fine-tuning your tenth planted masterpiece.

In Episode 000, we're pulling back the curtain on FishKeepingLifeCo and TheTankGuide.com: why we built free tools like the Cycling Coach and Stocking Advisor, how our Daily Tank Journals became a ritual for thousands of fishkeepers, and what it really means to prioritize fish welfare over fishkeeping trends.

This is your introduction to a calmer, sc...