Category: Fish
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Guppies are the most peaceful beginner-friendly fish. The fish will rarely disturb or stress other fish species in the aquarium. However, there are exceptional situations when guppies become aggressive toward other fish. Under normal fish-chasing conditions, for example, male guppies should be chasing female guppies to mate. But do guppies fight? Are they aggressive fish?…
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Angelfish are cichlids best known for their gold and silver scales. They are a large tropical fish family that can grow up to six inches, about two to three times the size of guppies. These fish are omnivorous and eat algae, brine shrimp, and larvae. In their spawning season, they can be particularly aggressive to…
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Also known as a Siamese fighting fish, bettas are known for flaring up their gills. By puffing up their gill flaps wide open, these small fish appear bigger in size. Let’s get down to why your betta fish is flaring its gills and what you should do to stop it. Betta fish flaring gills and…
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Betta fish fins are prone to damage due to their fragile nature. Ripped fins may result from boredom, rough tank décor, bullying, illness, infections or poor water conditions. However, shredded fins are not necessarily something to worry about since it heals with time. Let’s look at what leads to this problem and what you should…
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Betta fish are popular for their vibrant colors, such as deeper reds, oranges, blues, and yellows. If you suddenly notice some color loss, you have to focus on the primary cause of this condition. Let’s get to the reasons why your better fish is turning white and what you should do to stop the problem.…