What happens when you leave your betta fish for an extended period of time to go on a vacation, business trip, or any other reason? You may be wondering how to keep your betta fish fed while you’re away or how long they can survive without food. The last thing you want is your pet…
The lifespan of a Betta fish (also known as a Siamese fighting fish) is a common and essential topic amongst betta fish hobbyists. If you’re a first-time betta keeper, you’re probably wondering how long your fish can live and how to prolong its life. The average betta fish live from two to five years, although…
Betta fish are beautiful fish to keep in an aquarium as a pet, with a vibrant appearance that adds to the beauty and appeal of the aquarium. They are, however, vulnerable to a variety of health issues. As a result, it’s our responsibility to look after them so that they can live a long and…
The Oscar fish (or Oscar Cichlid) is an incredibly popular tropical freshwater fish that hails from the Amazon river basin of South America. Their popularity is largely due to their intelligence levels, their playful behavior, and their beautiful colorings. There are lots of variations of the Oscar fish, including the Black Oscar, Albino Oscar, Red…
Neon Tetras are the crowning glory fish of the home aquarium. Their exquisite natural beauty says it all. This torpedo-shaped fish has gorgeous bright colors and grows only up to 1.5 inches in length. The Neon Tetra has white on its abdomen and a light blue stripe or iridescent red stripe on its back, making…
The Bristlenose Pleco is one of the most popular species of Pleco fish you will find in home aquariums all over the globe. Also known as the Bushy nose Pleco, these easy to care for tropical freshwater fish are perfect for beginner aquarists and advanced aquarists alike. Most commonly found in the Amazon river basin…
Protein skimmers are one of those investments that you simply have to make at some point if your goal is that crystal clear aquarium water that makes your fishes colors POP. It’s an important piece of equipment and can be a stress to maintain if you choose one that’s not fit for the job. That’s…
Betta splendens (also known as Siamese fighting fish) are an incredibly popular freshwater fish who’s beautiful and vividly coloured tails can be found elegantly swimming in aquariums all around the world. Their wild, eye-catching coloring has made them one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby and a lot of misinformation is available…
So you are stuck with a bunch of fry in your aquarium and you aren’t exactly sure what to do with them? Or maybe you are getting into breeding and want to know all of the ins-and-outs of raising healthy fry? Whatever the case may be, successfully raising healthy fry is not always an easy…
Spirulina the unappealing green powder you often come across in health food stores, is one of the most consumed supplements in the world. For humans, its high antioxidant content and broad vitamin profile has been proven to lower cholesterol, improve digestion, lower cancer risk and many other health benefits. But did you know it’s also…
Coldwater fish (outside of the well-known Goldfish, of course) are probably not as well-known as their freshwater and saltwater cousins, but that shouldn’t discourage you from setting up a cold water tank of your own. There are many exciting Coldwater fish species that you can keep to make your home aquarium as colorful and as…
One of the most common mistakes that newbies to the fishkeeping hobby often make is to not correctly acclimatize any new fish they add to their aquarium. Acclimatization is a crucial part of the process when adding new fish, but what about plants? Do you still need to follow the same rules when adding new…