Fish are harder to diagnose than other pets while, arguably, more things can go wrong. Cats, dogs, birds, and lizards at least breathe the same air we do. Their potential ailments and discomforts could be hard to detect, too, but environmental factors are relatively easy to control. The reasons why fish keep dying range from…

Adding new fish to a fish tank is a relatively straightforward process, but it must be done carefully each and every time. Whether you are introducing newly bought fish or moving one from a quarantine tank to a display tank, they need time to adapt. Here’s how to add new fish to a tank in…

Fish have remarkably good eyesight and their brains are more complex than many people believe. If you were to place your tank close to a screen, its inhabitants will likely be drawn to it. But do fish watch TV the way we do? Can they comprehend the imagery or is it just a kaleidoscope of…

Setting up a hospital tank is fairly straightforward, but, depending on what you want to achieve, it has its intricacies. Is it going to be a quarantine tank for new purchases? Or is it a real hospital tank for sick fish? Maybe your display tank has worms and must stay fallow for a long time…

In many ways, resetting a fish tank is harder than setting up a new one. Regardless of its age, an aquarium has many inhabitants. Dismantling their home takes considerably more planning and effort than laying the substrate and filling up a new tank with water. The six key steps in every tank reset are as…

Malaysian trumpet snails are easy to keep. Their care becomes challenging in only two scenarios: In this comprehensive article, we will explore the fascinating world of Malaysian trumpet snails, covering everything from their appearance and behavior to their care and benefits in aquariums.  Their fame (or infamy) often precedes them, but here you’ll find valuable…

Aquarium pest snails and beauty have one major thing in common — the eye of the beholder determines their worth. Many consider them unwanted little critters and want to get rid of all of them. Others don’t mind them at all, appreciating the utility every snail brings. Yet others enjoy and cultivate the rarer breeds…

Fish are beautiful and calming creatures. Until they aren’t. Some species are naturally aggressive, others become pesky bullies under certain circumstances. Bettas are among the most popular beginner fish with strong territorial tendencies. Many cichlids don’t shy away from conflict either. But while bettas and cichlids are known quantities, many popular community species can create…

Zebra danios are probably the easiest egg-laying fish to breed. They are sturdy little fish that can breed in a wide range of water conditions. The main difficulty is not to make them lay eggs but to keep them from eating them. That’s right, danios are voracious egg-eaters. Putting them in a bare bottom breeding…

There are two things you need to know about the danios:  Other than that, they are sturdy tropical fish that can survive in a variety of conditions. But they will thrive only in a shoal of six or more. They need ample space to swim around. You will commonly see that they can live in…