Do you have an engineer goby and snowflake eel in the same aquarium? Do they get along? This is a question we often hear. The answer depends on many factors, such as tank size, water temperature, diet, etc. In this blog post, we will discuss these factors and more to help you decide if they … Read more
Pea puffer fish is not always the most cooperative eaters. They often refuse to eat what they’re offered, even when it’s their favorite food! One of the reasons why a pea puffer might stop eating is because it has gone through a stressful event. This article will explain why your pea puffer fish isn’t eating … Read more
Sparkling Gourami makes a great pet for freshwater aquariums with its exquisite gold body, green and blue fins, and iridescent red flecks. Though beautiful and peaceful, these gouramis are small. Sparkling Gourami is a type of gourami fish and can grow up to three inches long. The sparkling gouramis body is mostly gold with turquoise … Read more
This article is going to cover the basics of Congo Tetra fish care. The Congo Tetra is a freshwater fish that originates in Africa. This post will go over the aquarium maintenance, feeding, breeding, and raising fry. The habitat for this type of fish is small rivers and creeks with slow-moving water located throughout the … Read more
One of the most common questions we get is what is the difference between guppy and betta? This article will answer that question for you! Guppies and bettas are both very popular aquarium fish. But, some people do not know the difference between them. The easiest way to recognize them is by the tail fin. … Read more
Melafix is a general antibiotic used for treating freshwater fish. Bettafix is an antibacterial medication specifically formulated for betta fishes’ delicate labyrinth system. Since Melafix has an 80% stronger, unrefined tea tree oil concentration than Bettafix, it is not advised for use with betta fish since it can damage their labyrinth organ. If you have … Read more
Keeping freshwater aquariums is a fun and exciting way to bring a bit of the wonder of the natural world into your home. However, cleaning up after your aquatic companions and keeping your substrates clean can be tedious and takes away from the time you spend enjoying your tank. Many aquarium enthusiasts solve this problem … Read more
There are two main reasons why mystery snails come out of their shells. Firstly, for mating, and secondly, for feeding. Mystery snails are bound to their shells, and should never fully disconnect from them. In this article, we are going to go into more depth about the reasons for mystery snails leaving or disconnecting from … Read more
Terrariums are miniature gardens grown in aquariums or containers. In some ways, a terrarium is a miniature ecosystem a community of living things interacting with the nonliving things in their environment. There are two important differences, however. First, both animals and plants are part of a natural ecosystem. If there are animals in a terrarium, they … Read more
If your pleco is turning white, it means that it could be dying and needs your immediate attention. The most common reasons a pleco will turn white are poor nutrition, stress, disease, or inadequate tank conditions. We will discuss why your pleco is turning white and things you can do to prevent it from dying. … Read more
