by Elle | Jan 30, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Brackish Fish, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish
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? We’ll run through the most common reasons for fish laying on the tank bottom, both good...
by Elle | Jan 30, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Breeding and Care, Saltwater Fish
Almost any saltwater aquarium enthusiast will emphasize the importance of protein skimmers in reef tanks or saltwater aquariums. Wonder why it’s only for saltwater aquariums? Freshwater doesn’t form bubbles the same way saltwater does (like foam at the beach!) so...
by Elle | Jan 30, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Breeding and Care, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish
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.” Once you figure out that you have ammonia in the tank, it’s critical to act...
by Elle | Jan 22, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish
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 fish sleep if you have them on? Will they harm your fish? Let’s dive in and find...
by Elle | Jan 18, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Freshwater Fish
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 case-by-case basis. Let’s dive in! Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links on this...
by Elle | Jan 18, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Freshwater Fish
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. This really is a species that does best solo in an environment in which the betta is the...
