Contrary to popular belief, fish are playful creatures, and studies have shown that fish love to play, even if it’s not in the typical sense a cat or dog would entertain themselves. Fish have the ability to become bored and even depressed if they are not stimulated. An empty aquarium without any plants or attractive…
Neon Tetras are wildly popular due to their beautiful appearance, with silver bodies and blue and red stripes running all along them. In the wild, neon tetras inhabit very soft acidic water, and they can have a lifespan of as long as ten years! If they live so long, you may be asking “why are…
Having two fish tanks in the space of three years made me realize that all fish have a preferred temperature range. The preferred temperature is usually between 65°F (18°C) and 85°F (29°C). These are the temperatures that fish thrive in and therefore are beneficial for breathing, feeding, reproduction, and more. But you may be wondering…
You need to run quite a lot of equipment in a fish tank to keep it clean and healthy. Lights, heaters, air pumps, water pumps, filters, protein skimmers, powerheads, and UV filters all require electricity. Because this equipment must run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it can have a substantial effect on…
Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are extremely popular due to their colorful appearance and hardy nature. But Betta fish owners sometimes notice their Betta fish staring at them and wonder why. Though it may be difficult to pinpoint the exact reason, you may still be curious to figure out “why does my…
If you decide to keep fish as pets, it only makes sense that you would want to provide them with everything they may want and need to be happy and healthy. While many people think fish are emotionless creatures, this couldn’t be further from the truth! Fish will show you their emotions through specific behavior;…
It’s never a great feeling to find that one of your fish has died, and depending on what caused the death, you may need to sterilize the tank. If you find a fish floating at the surface or lying on the gravel, there are ways to deal with cleaning the tank to prevent further deaths….
One of the most important responsibilities of a pet owner is looking after your pet. While fish won’t require your constant attention and company like a dog or a cat, they can still require a bit of work on your part. That said, some fish are much easier to care for than others. So what…
An aquarium always looks best when the water is 100% crystal clear. But achieving this can be elusive, especially if you are a novice aquarist. Imbalances in the water chemistry, algal or bacterial blooms, dissolved organic carbon, and inorganic particulates can all reduce water clarity. How to get crystal clear aquarium water, and maintaining it,…
Mollies are hardy little fish, but they can succumb to parasites and diseases, just like any other fish. Molly fish often die if you do not manage the quality of the water in their aquarium properly. If you are worried about your mollies and want to know if they are dying or not, keep reading!…