Category: Aquarium Fish

Guppies are entertaining, lively and hardy fishes with brilliant colors. They are the top choice of most aquarists because they are easy to keep, and their colors add beauty to the tank. However, it is essential to be cautious of what... [Read More...]

Goldfish are generally one of the most natural aquarium fish to keep. Aside from the fact that they are not aggressive, they can also adapt to varying environmental factors. Goldfish love to swim around in the tank. Therefore, aquarists are often... [Read More...]

Guppies are peaceful aquarium fish with bright colors. They are hardy and can grow pretty well and fast if you maintain optimum conditions in the tank. Regardless of if you are keeping guppy for fun or profit, you should know how... [Read More...]

Suitable water parameters, including the temperature of the tank, have a significant effect on the overall health of goldfish. As much as goldfish can adapt to varying conditions in their tank, they often react negatively to a sudden change in temperature.... [Read More...]

Goldfish, just like every living organism, can suffer from disease and parasites. Parasites are very contagious, and they can find their way to the entire tank if not quickly curtailed. Pests won’t stop spreading in the tank until all the fish... [Read More...]

Swim bladder disorder is one of the common problems associated with goldfish in an aquarium. The swim bladder is more of a collection of issues affecting swim bladder rather than just a single disease. Although it strikes most aquarium species, it... [Read More...]

Fungus disease, otherwise known as the cotton wool disease, is a widespread disease in the aquarium, particularly among goldfish. The bad news here is that goldfish are susceptible to fungus infection, but the good news is that fungus does not affect... [Read More...]

Plecos are a hardy species of aquarium fish capable of surviving varying environments. It has a relatively long lifespan of about 12 years if they live under suitable conditions. However, they usually grow to full size before their first five years.... [Read More...]

Black skirt tetra is one of the most colorful species of aquarium fish. Black skirt tetra exhibits a lot of exclusive features, including their breeding pattern. They show some distinct characters when they are ready to lay eggs, and aquarists often... [Read More...]

Cichlids are one of the pet fish with the most diverse family. They are common in freshwater, and they have very high selectivity when it comes to their choice of tank mates. Cichlids are aggressive; hence, there is a limit to... [Read More...]

Aquarium fishes are adorable aquatic animals, especially when you watch them perform their daily activities. Oscars are not left out in this regard. Astronotus ocellatus is the scientific name for Oscars. They are mostly found in the Amazon basin because it is their... [Read More...]

Oscar is a fish species of the cichlid family. Its scientific name Astronotus ocellatus shows that it is from the genus Astronotus and specie ocellatus. Their common names include marble cichlid, tiger cichlid, and velvet cichlid. The perfect water condition for Oscar fish must be at... [Read More...]

Snail is known to be a shelled gastropod of the mollusk family. These snails interbreed freely and give birth to many more offspring. Having snails in tanks might be desirable or undesirable depending on the choice of the aquarists, and the... [Read More...]

African cichlids are one of the most prominent members of the cichlid family. They help to add more colors and beauty to the aquarium. They are, however, more challenging to keep than most other tropical fish.  African cichlids breed uniquely and... [Read More...]

We love hermit crabs.  They are such beautiful and fragile creatures. And funny too! You don’t know? Well, you’re about to find out. Routhly every 4 – 6 weeks. Changing shells is the crabs equivilint to molting. Some crabs will seek out... [Read More...]

So many fishes have died because the hobbyist did not know enough.  Simple tricks could have prevented the death of these fishes. This is quite sad. Why? Because the hobbyist might have been one information away from saving their fish. You... [Read More...]

Peacock cichlids are relatively peaceful. These fish are also called “Aulonocara” and may be territorial (particularly males of the species), but they’re generally not aggressive. These fish can be kept in the same aquarium with other cichlids as well as other... [Read More...]

Feeding time can be a pleasant time to be a goldfish owner. The event makes goldfish specifically excited, and they will often be waiting for you, wiggling in eager anticipation of their meal. With a little endurance and practice, however, you... [Read More...]

Two of the most common species for first-time fish owners are Betta and Goldfish. But the truth is they’re quite different from one another. Some individuals might think that a fish is a fish and any food os good, but what... [Read More...]

Male betta fish are very colorful with big fins, and a lot of family pet shops market male betta as fish that can reside in small enclosures. Dolefully, this can immensely lower their life expectancy. However, with correct care, bettas can... [Read More...]