Loneliness is a human emotion and whether or not a fish can feel this emotion is heavily under debate. With that being said, different species of fish are meant to live in a school of fish, and others are not. The general consensus is that fish do not get lonely. Fish do not display any …
Owning an aquarium means frequent water changes to keep your fish healthy, and to keep the water parameters in check. With that being said, adding regular tap water to the tank may be tempting for efficiency. Freshwater fish can not survive in tap water right out of the sink. Tap water is treated with chlorine, …
Corydoras, commonly known as Cory Catfish, is a great addition to any tank. They are bottom-dwellers that are impeccable cleaners and have pleasant demeanors. It is no wonder why aquarium enthusiasts want them in their tanks! Breeding corydoras in your freshwater tank will require a breeding tank of the correct size, the proper water parameters, …
Freshwater and saltwater home aquariums both house different beautiful species of fish. Since both are so unique, you may be wanting to mix freshwater and saltwater fish to get the best of both worlds. Freshwater fish can not live in salt water. If freshwater fish are put into a saltwater tank they will unfortunately shrivel …
Angelfish are simple, yet beautiful fish to care for and come in a variety of colors to suit anyone’s aquarium decor. Angelfish also have a pleasant demeanor and are relatively easy to breed if you have the right tank conditions. Breeding angelfish in your aquarium will require patience, a simple tank setup, correct tank parameters, …
Having a glofish tank is very popular, especially for young children who are fascinated with the many fluorescent colors of the glofish. These tropical fish are very entertaining, but with any fish there are certain light and tank conditions that should be met so they can have their best life. Glofish do not need a …
Aquarium snails are one of the simplest pets to care for in your home aquarium. There are several different species of snails that can be housed in an aquarium with varying lifespans depending on the species and conditions of the tank. Aquarium snails typically live between 3-10 years on average. This greatly depends on the …
Swordtail fish are one of the most effortless fish to care for in a home aquarium. They have a pleasant demeanor towards other small fish and are vibrant in color as well. It is no wonder why a person would want to breed these fish and here is how to do it! Breeding swordtail fish …
The Julii cory catfish or Corydoras julii is a peaceful, beautiful, and relatively easy to care for fish. In this guide, you’ll learn about the confusing background of this species and how to take care of this unique cory catfish. Quick overview Wild habitat North-East Brazil, small rivers and streams Size <2 inches (5cm) Females …
Building a tank with a strong current can be tricky since it’s challenging to find reliable resources on the types of fish that enjoy fast-flowing water. Still, plenty of fish out there love to fight the current and have naturally adapted to live in strong waters. Here are 11 gorgeous aquarium fish that thrive in …