Author name: krishanu_dhali

Hi there! I'm Krishanu Dhali, the co founder of prikton . I have a deep love for everything related to aquariums—care, fish, plants, and the entire aquatic world. This passion drives me to share tips, guides, and stories to help you create and maintain beautiful, healthy aquariums.

5 Gallon Tank Fish Guide
Aquarium Guides

Fish for a 5 Gallon Tank (What Actually Works)

A 5 gallon tank is one of the most common aquarium sizes for beginners but it’s also one of the easiest to stock incorrectly. While a 5 gallon tank may look spacious, the limited water volume means water quality can change fast, and not every small fish is a good fit. This guide explains which […]

Tank-Setup-for-Dwarf-Gourami
Freshwater Fish

Gourami Fish Care Guide: Types, Tank Size, Behavior & Compatibility

Gourami fish are popular freshwater aquarium fish known for their calm swimming style, unique body shape, and ability to thrive in planted community tanks. While many gourami species are beginner-friendly, others require stable water conditions, larger tank sizes, and careful tank mate selection. Because different gourami types behave very differently, choosing the wrong species is

Ideal Tank Setup for Blood Parrots
Tank Mates

19 Blood Parrot Tank Mates

Blood Parrot Cichlids are peaceful, quirky, and a little clumsy which makes choosing the right tank mates extra important. While they’re not aggressive, their odd swimming style and unique mouth shape can make them vulnerable in the wrong community. Some fish may bully them, outcompete them for food, or simply stress them out. In this

Oscar fish Care Guide Feeding,Breeding Tips
Tank Mates

14 Oscar Fish Tank Mates Guide

Keeping an Oscar fish with tank mates sounds simple until it goes wrong. Many people buy Oscars after being told they are “semi-aggressive” or “can live with other large fish.” That advice leaves out the real problem: Oscars grow fast, eat aggressively, and don’t tolerate mistakes. This guide is written for people who want honest

Fish Tank Cleaning Hacks
Aquarium Guides

Fish Tank Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work

Cleaning a fish tank is the part most people hate. Either it feels like too much work, or beginners clean the wrong way and end up stressing their fish. The truth is, fish tanks don’t need constant deep cleaning. They need smart habits. These fish tank cleaning hacks focus on keeping water clean with less

21 Money Saving Aquarium Hacks
Aquarium Guides

21 Money Saving Aquarium Hacks That Actually Work

Aquariums don’t get expensive because fish are costly. They get expensive because beginners buy the wrong things, rush decisions, and fix problems instead of preventing them. These money-saving aquarium hacks focus on cutting waste, avoiding repeat purchases, and keeping fish alive without constant spending. 1. Buy the Right Tank Size the First Time Small tanks

Aquarium Hacks That Actually Work
Aquarium Guides

21 Aquarium Hacks That Actually Work

Starting an aquarium feels exciting at first, but many beginners hit the same wall: cloudy water, stressed fish, and constant confusion. Most of this isn’t caused by bad care it’s caused by rushing and following advice that skips the basics. This listicle breaks aquarium care into simple, beginner-proof hacks that actually work in real tanks.

10 Beginner Fish Tank Hacks
Aquarium Guides

10 Beginner Fish Tank Hacks

Starting a fish tank looks simple until things go wrong. Cloudy water, stressed fish, sudden deaths most beginners face these issues within the first few weeks.  The good news is that most problems come from a few common mistakes, not bad luck. These beginner fish tank hacks focus on easy care, stable setups, and habits

Planted Aquarium Substrate Guide
Aquarium Substrate

Planted Aquarium Substrate Guide

A planted aquarium depends on its substrate more than most people realize. Plants interact with the substrate constantly. Their roots spread through it, pull nutrients from it, and use it to anchor themselves. When the substrate supports plant growth, carpets spread evenly, stem plants stay rooted, and heavy root feeders grow strong and healthy. When