Not every aquarist wants to have mystery snail eggs. That was at least how I felt a few years back, as I knew that these little creatures could overwhelm my tank. Luckily, as time passed, I learned a few tricks that helped me get rid of them. You can choose one of these methods in … Read more
Betta fish are fascinating creatures, especially when they breed. I won’t forget the first time I saw a batch of betta fish eggs inside their bubble nest. Obviously, that came with many questions, the first being when they are expected to hatch. It typically takes between 24 to 72 hours for betta fish eggs to … Read more
I like growing angelfish in my aquarium. I particularly like it when they spawn and reproduce. However, not once I’ve asked myself how long I should wait for the angelfish fry to grow. I primarily asked that because I wanted to know at which point they are less likely to be eaten by other fish. … Read more
So many times, I’ve seen my angelfish floats motionless across its tank. That immediately popped the inevitable question – do angelfish sleep? Or should I be worried my fish doesn’t feel well? That was when I began to research the angelfish sleeping habits. Actually, what I found quite surprised me. Angelfish do sleep since, during … Read more
Angelfish belong to the Cichlid species, which means they can be pretty aggressive. Moreover, they are omnivorous and have the tendency to eat Shrimp. There are various kinds of shrimp available, and all are pretty small. Can I keep Angelfish with Shrimp? Shrimps are small fish that can easily fit in an Angelfish mouth. Angelfish tend … Read more
Angelfish are pretty easy to maintain, but you need to provide them with an adequate amount of food. Giving too much food or less food to your Angelfish can be risky and truly not recommended. Even if you follow a strict schedule and maintain a proper food diet, you might find your Angelfish hungry. The … Read more
Are you excited to get a new set of Plecos for your aquarium but worried that they’ll start digging in the sand? Don’t worry; most species of Plecos do not dig in the sand for the most part. In fact, many Plecos enjoy swimming in the sand or rooting through it for food. So, do … Read more
When I first bought my angelfish, the first question I asked was how often do they breed. I wanted to know that because I needed to catch the right moment for a pair to move to a breeding tank. Also, once I have done so, I wanted to know how long should I wait. That … Read more
Plecos are amazing fishes to have, but there is a lot of confusion and misconceptions about this fish. Are you wondering if your precious Plecos can share their habitat with shrimps? Plecos can not live with shrimp. However, if the aquarium has enough hiding spaces where shrimps can hide, then Yes! Plecos and shrimps can … Read more
If you are a fishkeeper, you may be wondering if it is possible to keep two plecos together in the same tank. This is a question that has been asked by many aquarists, and there is no easy answer. It is possible to keep two plecos together in the same tank, but the tank needs … Read more