You may be able to keep both male and female bettas in your aquarium given the right setup. For a long time, it was believed that male and female betta fish should be kept far apart. Hobbyist experience tell otherwise.
Have you ever wondered where baby fish come from? I mean, before you get them from the fish store that is. Most fish breed in a very different way from humans and land animals, and with over 30,000 species on the planet, these creatures have loads of fascinating ways of reproducing!
Tinfoil barb is a great choice for you if you fancy large aquariums with large fish that swim like a charm.
The graceful and ever-so-spectacular fish such as Tinfoil barb prefer large aquaria and share their bond with other fish similar in size and temperament.
Losing a pet is never easy, but losing a fish can really be hard! Many tropical fish have long lifespans which means they share a lot of time with us. Though we might not be able to interact with these animals in the ways we do with others, there’s still a deep bond.
Unfortunately, fish die. Whether this is due to stress, illness, injury, or old age, there will come a time when you are with your fish in its last days. At this point, you may need to humanely euthanize your fish.
An air stone is something that diffuses air that is being pumped into your aquarium through an air pump. They are small and often blue or black in color and come in all shapes and sizes. And for such a little piece of equipment, there sure is a lot of misleading information on them floating around.
So if you’re serious about understanding what these devices are and why they are the one piece of equipment that should be in every tank, even if you just have a planted tank, then read on as I will be revealing some seriously important facts and killing a few fishy myths about air stones.
You’ve probably heard of bloodworms if you’re a fishkeeper, and who knows, you might even have some in your own freezer of fish cabinet. But do you know where they come from and if they are good for your fish? In this article we will dive into the facts and teach you all about these fishy treats.
Freshwater fish get all the attention. But have you ever set up a tank filled with fish and felt like something was still missing from the display? Like there wasn’t enough movement or color on the bottom of the tank? This is where shrimp come in!
The freshwater hobby has many different shrimp species to choose from. One of these is the bamboo shrimp which is simple in appearance but a unique and efficient algae controller.
The aquarium world knows German Blue Rams as one of the most beginner-friendly fish. However, upon asking most fish keepers, I realized they may pose some serious challenges, even to experienced fish enthusiasts.
Therefore, in this article, I’m going to talk everything about German blue ram fish and how to keep them happy, thriving, and alive in the aquarium hobby.
In this article I’m talking about freshwater crab, crabs that are thousands of times smaller than any salt water crab you’ve seen, or eaten. And while some people in various parts of the world do actually eat these freshwater crabs as well, more and more they’re finding their way into the aquarium hobby trade.
Goldfish have a long history of breeding. In fact, carefully selected male and female fish have been bred over hundreds of years to express the bright orange, red, yellow, and white metallics we know and love today. In the current trade, many hobbyists continue breeding these fish in their own home aquariums for the experience and to achieve the best physical expressions possible.
Aquascaping is a beautiful way to make any fresh water tank extraordinary. Think bonsai growing underwater and you’ll get a hint of the true art of aquascaping. The idea is to create visually stunning underwater landscapes using aquatic plants, rocks, wood, and other decorative elements in order to imitate scenes naturally found in nature.
There is a steep learning curve to fishkeeping that can only truly be mastered once you’ve, unfortunately, lost a couple of fish. Even the most experienced hobbyists lose fish and invertebrates from time to time. The mastery of the hobby comes from preventing these accidents from happening again after the first time.