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What Are The Best Cichlids For A 20 Gallon Tank?
1. Introduction Among the most famous freshwater fish, cichlids are known for their diversity of colors and body shapes. Since they tend to be aggressive and some can grow quite...
What’s The Best Water Temperature For Guppies?
1. What Water Temperature Do Guppies Need? Otherwise known as a guppy, poecilia reticulata is a hardy little fish native to northeastern South America and the southern Caribbean....
Why Are My Cichlids Losing Color?
1. Color Factors + Difference between Male and Female Cichlids Colors. Before diving in to the reasons why you might find your cichlids losing color, we should rule out a few...
Beautiful Betta Fish: 9 Types to Brighten Up Your Aquarium
1. Introduction The betta fish is a complex and sensitive aquatic creature, commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish. They're classified as a labyrinth fish because they have...
Why Is My Betta Fish Losing Color & Turning White? (With Solutions)
1. Why Is My Betta Fish Losing Color? When a betta fish starts losing color, there are a few top culprits to eliminate first: Water parameters and water quality, and stress...
The 10 Best Cichlids For 29 Gallon Tank
1. Introduction Cichlid fish are a colorful, popular freshwater family of fish. Their natural native habitats are primarily in Africa, South America, and Central America. Cichlid...
Cichlids Rubbing On Sand And Scratching On Rocks: What To Do
1. Introduction When fish rub their body against the substrates of the fish tank, this is technically known as flashing. There can be many reasons for you to find your cichlids...
Aquarium Fish Eggs On Glass: What They Are And What To Do
Did you find aquarium fish eggs on the side of your tank? Wondering if one morning you’ll wake up to fish, tiny aliens, or who knows what hatched in your tank? You’re not alone....
Do betta fish need a filter?
1. Introduction A well-kept fish tank is the foundation of your fish’s health. In a clean, well-maintained tank that is sized appropriately, your fish will thrive. Betta fish are...
How to Lower Nitrites in Your Fish Tank: 11 Step Guide
1. Introduction This topic is a little dense for beginner aquarists, but it’s really crucial to understand, so I want to start by encouraging you to stick with it until you...
Fish Laying on Bottom of Tank: Common Causes and Solutions
1. Introduction Sometimes fish laying on the tank bottom is a really bad thing; Other times, it’s just a regular behavior for that fish. But how can you tell the difference?...
How To Reduce Ammonia In Fish Tank (11 Step Guide)
The dreaded ammonia spike has a bad rap for good reason: High ammonia levels can slowly suffocate your fish, and eventually kill them. This is referred to as "ammonia poisoning."...
Should I Use Blue Light In My Fish Tank?
Blue lights in fish tanks are everywhere these days. LEDs changed a lot in the aquarium hobby when it comes to lighting, and blue light LEDs come with lots of questions: Can your...
Can You Put Fish In A Turtle Tank?
Every average aquarist has at some point wondered: Can you put fish in a turtle tank? Unfortunately, the answer is not straightforward, and it's best to be taken on a...
Can Betta Fish Live With Other Fish Safely?
The short answer is not usually, but it’s sometimes possible when done very carefully. Most bettas will fight with tank mates and therefore should be housed in their own tank....
Best 20 Gallon Fish Tank
1. Introduction A 20-gallon tank is an excellent choice to house a variety of small-sized fish species. Most experienced aquarists refer to these tank sizes as small tanks, but...
Best 10 Gallon Fish Tank
A 10 gallon tank is a great size if you’re tight on space but want to keep fish; IMO, it’s the smallest size to get started with in the hobby. Anything smaller and it can be...
Koi Fish vs Goldfish: 14 Differences to Help You Decide
Both Koi and goldfish are popular carp ornamental fish members of the Cyprinidae family. They’re very closely related to common carp from Europe, and Prussian carp (from Siberia...
8 Easy Signs Your Molly Fish Is About To Give Birth
Molly fish are a fantastic choice for home aquariums. They come in several colors and types, are easy to care for, and delightful to look at. Black mollies, balloon mollies,...
Best 5 Gallon Fish Tank
Too many tanks to select from? While most options look tempting, only some tanks are worth the money. Most of these tanks have different features and options, which are presented...