Are you looking for some great fish to keep with your platies? Well, I’ve got some good news for you. There are stacks of great platy fish tank mates out there, and in this post, we’ll be covering the 15 best!
We’ll also cover the most important tips you need to know about setting up a great aquarium for your platy community, so read along to the end for that. So let’s get started!
The Apistogramma are colorful freshwater dwarf cichlids originally from South America but can be found in aquarium shops worldwide. There are about 70 documented species, but it’s believed there are still many more just waiting to be discovered, making this fish one of the most exciting to keep and follow. And in this article, we’ll go over everything you’ll need to know to keep, raise, and even breed these beauties successfully.
Have white fuzz growing in your fish tank? Don’t know what it is or how to explain it to others? Don’t worry, it’s most likely a type of harmless fungus that often grows on organic material in the aquarium, like driftwood. It can also be a sign that other algae in your aquarium is dying or has already died.
There are a few ways to prevent algae from growing, but white algae is one of the easiest to treat. Here’s how in our key takeaways section below.
Balloon Molly fish is a unique freshwater fish that are bred extremely short and round. The name; balloon Molly truly justifies the appearance of this fish as their bellies are round and swollen with arched backs and extended dorsal fins.
One other fact about Balloon Molly fish is they are truly man-made and a result of selective breeding to have scoliosis. Therefore, they have a short lifespan with a life full of colors and patterns
Have you seen a Hillstream Loach and wondered why they look the way they look and if you could own them? Or you landed on here because you had no idea what they are? These fish are like your typical sucker fish but with more of a coolness factor, and they are smaller to boot.
While these fish are relatively mellow, they have specific requirements that you need to play attention to for them to thrive. With the knowledge drops I’ll offer today, you will be ready to embark on keeping these unique fish in your aquarium.
Fish are fascinating creatures that come in practically every size, shape, and color. If you love fish-keeping, you’re probably just as fascinated by the natural world as we are, so today we’re going to dive into the weird and wonderful world of fish with big eyes!
Some of these species will do great in a fish tank in your bedroom, while others are true monsters of the deep sea.
Betta fish have a variety of peculiar behaviors, but flaring their fins is arguably the one that attracts the most attention from aquarium keepers.
Bettas are territorial and aggressive. They often enjoy maintaining their calm. However, Betta fish would flare their fins and endanger their opponent even before there is any chance that they will become prey themselves out of dread of being caught by any predator.
Have you ever seen a blood parrot cichlid? These adorable fish leave a lasting first impression on many aquarists, but their hybrid origin discourages many from actually taking them home. However, these unusual fish make great pets, so if you’d like to keep your own blood parrot cichlids, this article is just for you!
We all want clear glass and clear water in our fish tanks. However, sometimes we have bubbles messing up our view, and then we wonder – “why are there bubbles in my fish tank.” There are various reasons why (we will cover the top 9), and there are several ways to prevent bubbles (we’ll go over 7). Want to learn more? Read on!
There are also many other colorful and diverse species of fish that appear throughout the movie, such as anglerfish, jellyfish, and pelicans. Each of these fish plays a unique role in the story and helps to bring the underwater world of “Finding Nemo” to life.
In this article, we’ll explore the 17 different types of fish from finding Nemo that tickled our inner aquarists.
Clean-up-crew animals are not a replacement for good old-fashioned tank maintenance, but they can reduce the amount of cleaning that you need to do. As a bonus, these fish and inverts are also fascinating and beautiful creatures, so they add a ton of interest to any tank!
Are you ready to learn about 10 amazing clean-up crew animals for freshwater aquariums? Let’s get started!
Imagine the crystal clear blue waters of the Caribbean teeming with life and color. Now place that against your murky, sea-monster-green home aquarium where you can only make out the shadows of fish. Something’s not right here.
Aquarium water shouldn’t be green. Freshwater or saltwater, aquarium water should be clear–with a slight sparkle if you have LED lights! Green aquarium water is ugly and can make it difficult to enjoy your fish, plants, and invertebrates. In severe cases, it can also start to affect the ability of your plants to photosynthesize.