Category: Fish
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I enjoy watching my goldfish and guppies moving effortlessly, eating actively, and playing inside the fish tank. But what happens when they start breathing fast? It was terrifying the first time that happened to my guppies and goldfish. Their operculum was moving fast. I thought the fish would die from asphyxiation. Some of the main…
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It is not okay for bettas to have their heads up and tail down for an extended period. If you encounter such a situation, there is a high chance that an issue exists that needs your immediate attention. The problem may be swim bladder disease. Betta fish head down and tail up is a behavior…
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Copepods are living organisms that are mostly found in aquarium environments and marine ecosystems. Some of their most common names are roly-poly and pill bugs. Most of them are usually harmless, as they are also free-living. Mostly, these organisms feed on algae and detritus, and never have any conflicts with other organisms. Unfortunately, some of…
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Female bettas require a peaceful environment to thrive. Unlike male betta fish, the females can coexist in the same tank. A sorority tank with maximum comfort and foliage will provide a great place for their personal space. Let’s get down to how many female bettas in a 20-gallon tank can be kept together. Do Female…
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Guppies are some of the most common fish kept by aquarists. The fish are available in different colors and can give your aquarium a vibrant look. Guppies are affordable and easy to care for. They require less attention, provided the aquarium offers a clean, safe, and spacious environment. But are guppies schooling fish? Guppies are…
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The number of platies to rear in a ten-gallon tank depends on their behavior and size. A tank can support more platy fries than adult platies because the competition for food and oxygen in the aquarium is greater among adult platyfish than in fries. So, how many platy fish should you keep in a 10-gallon…
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Algae is one of the plants that guppies feed on, but not every aquarist likes to see algae in their aquariums. Besides making the tank unattractive, excess algae also uses oxygen and suffocates fish. So, do guppies eat algae? Guppies can eat algae only for survival purposes. It is not recommended to feed your guppies…
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The most aggressive fish toward Bolivian rams are big predatory fish that bully, chase, and dominate smaller fish. The wrong tank mates can cause significant stress to your Bolivian rams or even kill them. But what fish make good tank mates for Bolivian rams? Here are the best tank mates for Bolivian ram cichlids; Below,…
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Have you ever observed the Bolivian rams in the company of other fish? Angelfish are perhaps the best tankmates for Bolivian rams. After keeping the two fish together for over two years, I found that Bolivian rams and angelfish can live together peacefully. Bolivian Rams and angelfish are compatible tankmates and can live together peacefully.…
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The ideal water temperature for platyfish is between 72°F and 78°F. Overnight, platyfish can withstand slight temperature fluctuations to about 68°F, but being tropical fish, they are accustomed to warmer waters. So, do platyfish need a heater in their aquarium? Platies need a heater to maintain the water temperatures within the tank. The heater converts…