Every Tank Has a Story

Exploring the people, passion, and ecosystems behind the aquarium hobby.

Read Business Features
Read Spotlights

Who am I?

Who am I?

Teenage boy with short black hair, wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie and a white shirt, smiling outdoors in a green, leafy setting, with a building in the background.

I’m Benjamin Antonio, a UNC Chapel Hill student and aquarium enthusiast exploring the stories behind the hobby. From nano tanks and shrimp colonies to planted ecosystems and local fish rooms, I’m passionate about learning from experienced hobbyists and sharing their knowledge with others.

Through videos, articles, and community features, I hope to inspire more people to discover the creativity and science behind aquarium keeping.

Business Features

Business Features
From an Uncycled Betta Tank To 1000+ Shrimp: The Errly Aquatics Story
Luc Antonio
From an Uncycled Betta Tank To 1000+ Shrimp: The Errly Aquatics Story
Luc Antonio

"Most people look at shrimp and just see tiny aquarium pets. I see years of genetics, selective breeding, and the opportunity to create something that doesn't exist anywhere else. Every generation teaches you something new. That's what keeps me hooked."
— Dallas Davis, Errly Aquatics

Read more →
Luc Antonio
The Corals That Never Touch the Ocean
Luc Antonio
The Corals That Never Touch the Ocean
Luc Antonio

What if the secret to raising stronger corals isn’t advanced technology, but something that has existed since the beginning of time? Explore how the Reef Farm uses natural sunlight to grow resilient, aquacultured corals.

Read more →
Luc Antonio
Local Tank Spotlight
One Man, 30 Ecosystems: The Biotope Aquariums of Sal Canzonieri
Luc Antonio
One Man, 30 Ecosystems: The Biotope Aquariums of Sal Canzonieri
Luc Antonio

In 1967, Sal Canzonieri bought his first aquarium, a 20-gallon tank of swordtails, platys, and tetras. Sixty years later, he keeps 30 of them, each one a different region of the world, right down to the substrate.

Read more →
Luc Antonio
The Bichir Addict - Alexander Gosselin
Luc Antonio
The Bichir Addict - Alexander Gosselin
Luc Antonio

A trip to PetSmart turned into a full blown Bichir Addiction

Read more →
Luc Antonio

Local Tank Spotlights

Screenshot of a TikTok profile page for the user @thedrcrayfish, who creates content about nano tanks and invert care. The profile features a lobster profile picture and a bio mentioning simplified care for beginners. Below are some videos related to aquatic animals, including a small shrimp tank, packaging an animal, and a shrimp jar.

Want a Feature?

Are you a local breeder, hobbyist, or aquarium enthusiast? Reach out to be featured and share the story behind your tank, your experiences, and your passion for the hobby.