Owning a pet fish is normal nowadays, and many people consider them part of the family. However, it may be challenging to keep some fish alive for long periods if you are not attentive. How long do goldfish live if you take good care of them? Goldfish can live 20+ years if you take good …
One of the first questions that I googled when I was looking into angelfish was how old they could get. It was very important to me, because I want to take good care of my fish for their entire life. Luckily there was some information out there, but it was scattered. In this article, I’ll …
Aquarium fish are fascinating. But they can also feel hard to take care of. One common thing most people question is, what to feed aquarium fish? There are a multitude of different foods available when you enter the pet store. Which can be confusing. However, you have nothing to worry about as I will discuss …
Freshwater shrimps can often be overlooked in the aquarium hobby but those who have kept these invertebrates know that they make for some of the best freshwater pets out there. They exhibit interesting behavioral traits and they can help create really breathtaking aquariums. The benefits of keeping freshwater shrimps are many as they are generally …
Gouramis don’t have specific requirements when it comes to the plants you put in their tank. In fact, these fish are very peaceful and enjoy swimming around most plant species. However, there are some plant types that are better suited for your fish. In this post, I’ll be introducing you to the best plants for …
Cichlids are a popular type of fish that can be found in Africa and South America, but also in other parts of the world. This larger fish variety looks beautiful in any type of aquarium. However, if you have a planted aquarium, these fish can pose some issues for your plants. Really, you want to …
If you happen to be someone wondering what type of fish you should get and are ready to try something different, then freshwater aquarium sharks are for you. Don’t worry, these are not going to bite, well not until they grow, of course. I really do think the idea of keeping sharks is awesome. If …
A couple of years ago when I first got an aquarium, I thought you could add fish to a planted tank straight away. A friend told me that’s not the case, but I had to find out when to add fish to a new planted tank myself. I now know all about this, so I …
The estimated lifespan of aquarium fish is not something I thought about when I first got aquarium fish. Instead, it’s something that came up at random one day and I did not know the answer. I asked other fish keepers about their experience and did some research online to find the correct answer. The average …
Just 20 minutes before writing this I looked at some of the gorgeous rabbit snails in my tank. One was creeping up to the surface, and I wondered whether they can live outside the aquarium too. Instead of giving it a try I hopped online and did my research. Here is what I found. Aquarium …