If your aquarium water has turned yellow or brown, there could be something wrong with your tank. Typically, tank water is clear and without color. In some cases though, your aquarium water can become clouded and discolored. Aquarium water can become yellow or brown due to tannins that leak out of driftwood or aquarium soil. …
I think I had my tropical aquarium for about a year when I suffered from my first pest snail infestation. Unwanted snails can be annoying so introducing fish that see them as dinner can be a great solution. However, what fish eat water snails? The first step to fixing any snail infestation Before adding anything …
In the past years that I’ve had my aquarium, cleaning the gravel is a task I rarely look forward to. It’s time consuming and can be challenging without the proper equipment. Luckily there are ways to make is easier, you just have to know how to do it. When (and when not) to clean the …
Both betta fish and goldfish are super popular fish. I personally started with goldfish and bought the biggest container of goldfish food. I assume many people, you included, did the same and are now stuck with a surplus of goldfish food that you might want to feed your betta. Is this a good idea? Betta …
After I’d taken some aquarium snails home from the store, I was absolutely stoked! Within a week I noticed some eggs, but I was unsure what to do. Since then, I’ve come a long way and I’m here to tell you what you’re looking for. If an aquarium snail lays eggs, there are two options. …
When people get carried away talking about our hobby, they start calling tanks “40 breeders” assuming everyone knows. To be honest, I didn’t and had to do some research to find out. A 40-gallon breeder aquarium is a fish tank with specific dimensions. Unlike other 40 gallon tanks that have a more rectangular base, breeder …
Adding live plants to your aquarium is never a bad idea. Greenery is a great way to enhance tank visuals and boost water conditions! However, when your plants start to turn brown, you might wonder whether you are up to the task of aquatic plant care. In truth, many new tank owners struggle with planted …
You can’t bring your pet Betta fish on vacation with you. It is unfortunate, but tanks are not that easy to transport, and you do not want to complicate your travel plans. Still, how can you take care of your Betta when you are away from home? It’s not impossible to leave a fish at …
Indian Almond Leaves are the best way to naturally enhance the conditions of your aquarium water. These leaves have amazing filtering and medicinal properties, and their benefits and uses are numerous. They can help heal your fish, promote breeding, and even reduce stress in pets. Many claims are made about these leaves. And in this …
Something I’ve definitely asked myself when staring at my goldfish, and you’re probably also wondering is whether they sleep. It’s hard to tell because they can’t close their eyes (they don’t have eyelids). Here is what I found. Yes, goldfish definitely sleep to get their rest. They sleep up to 12 hours per day and …