Puffer fish is diverse in the tropics in every corner of the world including Asia or South America and others. Therefore, modern fishkeeping is popularly practiced with puffer fish diverse species. Basically, to raise pufferfish requires many precautions for a beginner. Many species of puffer fish known to be a naturally highly aggressive freshwater fish … Read more
There are many similarities between starting a marine or reef tank and a freshwater tank. In order to set up a marine aquarium, you will have to read the first section thoroughly. However, you should read this section first! Marine fish require many of the same things that their freshwater cousins do – plenty of … Read more
You may run into a problem with your fish that is unique to that individual fish but there are some common health problems or behavioral problems that tropical fish have which you may need to address. Let’s take a look at them in greater detail here so you can be aware of them and can correct … Read more
Betta fish can actually learn some easy tricks. Similar to dogs, they can be taught specific acts with food as an incentive. Below are 3 tricks you can teach your betta. Remember, do not overfeed your betta. You can practice these tricks around mealtime so you won’t feed too many treats throughout the day. These tricks will need to be … Read more
It may seem like an exaggeration, however, knowing specific details about bettas including anatomy, facts, and breathing details will help you become a better caretaker. Gaining this knowledge will allow you to provide a great life for your fish pets. It is a sad sight, walking into pet sections of stores and seeing hundreds of … Read more
So most of us have probably heard the idea that if your betta builds a bubble nest, then that means they’re happy. That’s not necessarily true, because a bubble nest is breeding behavior. How To Tell If a Betta Fish Is Happy? So how you tell your fish is really happy, it’s basically two things: … Read more
Ick is a parasite found in many fish tanks. Unfortunately, there are a large number of health issues that can affect your betta fish during his lifetime. Let’s take a look at a few of these things, and learn what we can do to keep our betta’s comfortable and healthy. What causes ick in my … Read more
Just like with us, there’s healthy food for betta fish and unhealthy food. Your betta may be able to survive on only a diet of cheap general fish flakes, but that can have an impact on its health down the line. Betta fish are carnivores First of all, bettas are carnivores and need a protein-rich … Read more
So what betta is right for you? When staring at a wall of every color betta under the sun or a never-ending list of online auctions, how do you know which to choose? The obvious answer is, “whichever one you like the look of”, right? Honestly, yeah. Unless you’re at the point of selecting show-quality … Read more
The hatchetfish are placed in their own family the Gasteropelecidae. They have been called freshwater flying fish because of their habit of leaping from the water to avoid danger. The name hatchet fish comes from their unusual shape, the belly is extended downwards to form a thin blade-like keel resembling a curved hatchet. This blade … Read more