Learn how to care about those living creatures in your aquarium. We publish new articles that will tell you all the secrets of maintaining natural balance for fish and plants in the tank.
The mantle is one of the vital muscles in a snail. It does more than hold the structure of the snail in place; It helps the snail carry out respiratory functions easily by providing the support the snail needs so that its lungs are not collapsed. So, mantle collapse is one of those eerie topics …
Snail Mantle Collapse – Here’s What Every Pet Owner Should Know Read More »
Sometimes, upgrading a reef tank may require setting the live rock aside for a few hours, days, weeks, or even months. The problem with setting your live rock aside is the possibility of die-offs. This is why many responsible pet owners often wonder, “How can live rocks be out of water?” This article answers the …
How Long Can Live Rock Be Out of Water? And What Will Happen Then? Read More »
Sometimes, you may find your betta fish increase in size with its scales flared up like a pinecone. This is usually a warning to put you on notice of one or more existing health problems. This health problem can also turn out to be a fatal problem if not taken care of in time. Are …
Betta Fish Pineconing – What Does It Warn You About? Read More »
Ants are untiring eaters; they leave nothing to waste. In the wild and even at home, you will often find ants decimating bigger animals and moving their body parts into their colonies. While it is common to find ants eating bigger animals, one may ask whether ants eat fish. If you have been thinking about …
Do Ants Eat Fish? Can Ants Be Dangerous for Fish? Read More »
There are different types of tangs in the trade. However, hippo tangs seem to be quite popular among various aquarists. Although it is not a fish for a novice, experienced aquarists sometimes make mistakes when handling hippo tangs. One of the commonest mistakes is choosing the appropriate tank size. The main reason is that hippo …
Plecos are great bottom feeders and an excellent addition to a community tank. But the problem with adding plecos to the tank is that you will hardly notice them moving around and acting normally during the day. Many aquarists report that even at night, it is difficult to tell what their plecos are up to …
How to Tell if Your Pleco Is Happy? Common Signs Read More »
Is my mystery snail sick? What’s wrong with my pet? These questions and similar ones pop up in your head when you find your pet’s shell peeling. You want to proffer solutions to this problem and, at the same time, avoid a future occurrence. In this article, you will learn about what is wrong with …
Mystery Snail Shell Peeling – What’s Wrong with Your Pet? Read More »
There are over 1600 cichlid species scattered around freshwater bodies in Africa alone. Interestingly, in each water body in Africa, the range of diversity between the cichlid species is shocking, and the Nkhata Bay cichlid is a vivid example. You have likely seen various species sold under the name Nkhata Bay cichlids. That is not …
Nkhata Bay Cichlid – Some Facts to Know Before Buying One Read More »
Keeping only a fish in a single-species aquarium is one thing. But keeping more than one fish in an aquarium is another thing entirely. If you pair the wrong fish sizes, some will swallow and eat other fish. Sometimes, this is accidental, and on many others, it is intentional, especially when you starve a predatory …
Fish Swallows Fish Whole – Can You Still Save Your Pet? Read More »
As a responsible fish enthusiast, understanding the behavior and personality of your fish is very important for choosing tank mates. You want to avoid the dangers that could result from cohabiting a very aggressive fish with a docile tankmate. This responsibility of ensuring the safety of the community tank members is why many aquarists often …
Zebra Snail and Betta – Will They Be Happy in One Tank? Read More »
