Some aquarium fish are quite expensive to buy, so when you splash your hard-earned cash on a pet fish, you want to know how long the creature is likely to live. But do fish die of old age, or is some health issue more likely to see a fish off before it reaches its natural … Read more
Aquatic snails are the perfect animals to use as cleanup crew members and for providing company for territorial or semi-aggressive fish that don’t do well with regular tank mates. Aquarium snails come in lots of different sizes, colors, and patterns, are easy to care for, are readily available, and they’re beginner-friendly, too. When you add … Read more
One of the joys of keeping tropical fish is their exciting and diverse range of behaviors. While some fish love to hover around at the surface, others spend their time at the bottom of the aquarium and will even dig vigorously in the sand or gravel. There can be different reasons for your fish digging … Read more
Betta fish always require an aquarium filter to remain happy and healthy. But why is your betta spending all of its time hanging out by the filter? It could be for several reasons, and many of them are related to the principle that betta fish need a filter flow that is not too weak, nor … Read more
If you’ve ever put your hand into your guppy tank, you may have been surprised to receive little nibbles and pecks from your pet fish. Were your guppies trying to bite you, and do they have teeth? The answer is that guppies do have teeth, but not like we have, and their bites are quite … Read more
Losing one of your favorite pet fish can be very upsetting, especially if the cause of death isn’t obvious. But sometimes, a fish’s eyes bulge out of its head in death. So, why is that? The first thing to understand is that not all fish eyes pop out when they die. In fact, that’s a … Read more
Keeping and breeding betta fish is an incredibly popular hobby these days, so if you have a spacious 20-gallon tank, you might be wondering how many of these beautiful fish you can keep. Can you keep multiple male Siamese fighting fish together in one tank? Do female betta fish fight? And what special adaptations do … Read more
If you love your betta buddy’s bright colors, beautiful fins, and quirky character, you might wonder if your pet could get along with another betta. After all, that would mean twice the enjoyment and would really make your fish tank pop, right? However, these beautiful tropical fish are not known as Siamese Fighting Fish for … Read more
Fish is one of my favorite snack foods, and I use it in cooking, too. But I wondered recently if my fish would appreciate the addition of a few crumbs of this popular food to their diet. So, I did some research, and it turns out that fish cannot eat cheese, and feeding it to … Read more
There is a good reason why 55-gallon (208.2 L) fish tanks seem to be everywhere in the aquarium hobby; they’re not too big and they’re not too small so they allow for a full range of both marine and freshwater species with the required equipment and products being easy to find. If you’re serious about … Read more
Technically, you cannot over-filter a fish tank. Still, there are many mistakes you can make with your fish tank filter. From choosing the wrong size to introducing too much current to your aquarium, filtration mistakes are common among newbie fish keepers. Fortunately, too much filtration is not something you have to worry about. In fact, … Read more
Oscars and cichlids are both beautiful species of fish, so much so that many people think they’ll look great in a tank together – but this isn’t always a wise choice. Due to the temperament of some species of these fish and the water parameters recommended for different species, it can be very difficult to … Read more
Dragon stone or Ohko stone is a popular rock that’s often used in aquascaping aquariums and terrariums. But is Dragon stone safe to use in your fish tank? Does this stone change the aquarium water chemistry? And where can you buy Ohko stone? Read this guide to learn everything you need to know about Dragon … Read more
If you’re thinking of adding a pond to your property or already have one, you know that cleaning it can be an endless task. Pond vacuums make that process both simpler and quicker. Read on to find out which pond vacuum will work best for you! Water Tech Centennial Pool Blaster The Centennial Pool Blaster … Read more
People who are new to the world of betta keeping are sometimes surprised to learn that the classic betta splendens fish with long, flowing fins are always male. The less showy female betta fish are rarely seen in the hobby and are only kept by specialists who wish to keep several of them together in … Read more
