Keeping pet fish can be a complicated and time-consuming process. Between keeping your tank clean, maintaining a good environment, and ensuring your fish do not attack or eat each other keeping an aquarium is not for everyone. One aspect of fish keeping that is often overlooked is what, when, and how to feed aquarium fish. …
The Bolivian ram cichlid is a colorful and unique fish with the added bonus of a peaceful disposition and a manageable size. This exotic fish is native to the river basins of Bolivia and Brazil but can now be found in tanks and aquariums worldwide. Beyond its calm disposition and smaller size, the ram is …
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You’ve spent hours deciding on where to put your pond. You’ve poured sweat and tears into building it out. You’ve carefully studied hundreds of different animals to determine the best combinations for your pond. You can almost hear your filter humming and your fish jumping. Now it’s time to add the last element to tie …
The Pearl Gourami is a beautiful, delicate fish species. This freshwater species is named for the pearl-colored spots found along its sides. Cutting through this field of pearls is a black line running from head to tail. These features have inspired other names such as Lace Gourami and Mosaic Gourami. Male Gourami will display orange-tinged …
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A pun is a joke that relies on a word having multiple meanings, or two similar sounding words which have different meanings. This contrast is what creates the pun-chline of the joke, just like with this sentence. If you enjoy this type of humor and are a fan of fish in all their forms then …
Looking at a fish it might seem safe to assume that they cannot be drowned. Fish sit every day of their lives in water without any problems, while humans can only survive a few short minutes at most underwater. In fact, a fish will suffocate if taken out of the water. This ability to survive …
Adding plants to your aquarium is beneficial in multiple ways. First of all, plants add a natural beauty that bits of plastic just can’t. Most fish live in and around plants in the wild. Keeping plants for you fish will help them to feel more at home. When you wish to keep the world inside …
Chinese Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) is a pale brown color freshwater fish. They are also sometimes called as Honey Suckers and Sucking Loache. Contrary to what their name would have you believe, they are not a common species in China but are found in freshwater bodies of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. Chinese Algae Eater, esp. …
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Betta fish are beautiful aquatic pets, but they require a great deal of maintenance. They can live in harmony without many difficulties when treated properly. Unfortunately, sometimes undesired problems may occur unexpectedly. One of the most common afflictions in betta fish is a health condition known as dropsy. This can leave the owner in fear …
Snails are remarkable creatures with unique sleep patterns. They will keep your tank clean and healthy, while posing little to no threat to your other fish. Snails move very slowly and sometimes will even stay still for long periods of time. People tend to worry when they see their snail not moving for a while, …
