Category: Articles
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Do Mollies and Guppies Get Along? The Aquarium Guide
United by their popularity as beginner aquarium fish, both mollies and guppies share the same family and habitat. While they have similar diets, reproductive strategies, and water condition requirements, they vary widely in size and appearance. Given their distinct looks, it’s not unusual to wonder whether you can house mollies and guppies together in a…
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All the fishes featured in Finding Nemo
Released in 2003 and produced by Pixar Animation Studios, Finding Nemo is among the most popular family-friendly animated movies. The adventurous story of the father-son clownfish duo in the Great Barrier Reef got worldwide acceptance and was the reason behind the growing interest in marine fish among children and teens. During the runtime of the…
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List of Goldfishes that stay small
Goldish were first bred over 1000 years ago during the Song Dynasty in China, where they were royally treated as a symbol of the imperial family. Later, they swum their way to Japan and Europe, becoming a popular ornamental fish worldwide. In some cultures, goldfish are considered a lucky charm—the conveyor of good luck and…
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Snail Eggs on the Tank Glass? Here’s What to Do
Depending on your tank inhabitants and preference, gummy bundles on the glass can be seen as either delightful or alarming. It could be jovial news if you’re interested in keeping and breeding snails. However, on the alarming flipside, most freshwater snail species are considered invasive and can ruin your tank’s ecosystem if left unrestrained. Depending…
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Is Holding or Touching an Axolotl okay?
Sometimes called “water dogs”, the always-grinning Axolotls are native to the lakes of Xochimilco and Chalco in central Mexico. They’re critically endangered in the wild due to habitat loss and invasive species introduction but remain populous in artificial waters. Touching an Axolotl has always been a “touchy” subject with some experts vigilantly prohibiting it and…
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Betta Fish Swimming Sideways: Treatments & Reasons
Illustrating a dazzling array of splendid colors, Betta, or the Siamese Fighting fish, are intelligent creatures that inhabit the slow-moving waters of Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. However, the Bettas living in the artificial waters result from selective aesthetics-based breeding. Like any living thing, your Betta may also fall victim to illness, potentially exhibiting symptoms…
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How to Help a Stressed Betta Fish?
Betta fish are beloved for their beauty and relatively low maintenance requirements. However, these stunning creatures can experience stress, leading to health issues and decreased lifespan. As a responsible pet owner, it’s essential to understand how to help a stressed betta fish. Through this article, we’ll provide detailed information on the causes and signs of…
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Choose the Best Fishies For Your 1 Gallon Tank
As a beginner, it’s understandable if you want to start small with a 1-gallon tank to keep suitable fish. But, a gallon is never enough for any fish, even the tiniest ones, to have a consistently healthy life. While some expert aquarists may succeed in maintaining smaller tanks with vigorous supervision, you’re better off starting…
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Sucker Fish: Care Tips, Tank Mates & More
Commonly known as the suckermouth catfish and common pleco, sucker fish are freshwater inhabitants belonging to the armored catfish family. They naturally occur in the Amazon River basin and its tributaries through the countries of Brazil, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. Sucker fish usually prefer relatively fast-flowing streams with fine gravel and sand substrates where…
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15+ Fish With Big Forehead – Pictures & Facts
We humans have a particular tendency to identify other creatures based on our biology. Unless they have spikes that look like hair on their head, fish theoretically don’t have foreheads. But, a few unique fish species have a larger head or a hump on the head that we refer to as a big forehead. Naturally,…