Burak Deniz For years I’ve been asking myself why angelfish hide. I have noticed that phenomenon so many times over the years. In some cases, they have stayed behind plants, while in others, they just haven’t left the bottom of my tank. To solve this problem, I began to research and test different techniques myself. Angelfish hide … Read more
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
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
So many times, I tried to breed my angelfish and failed. I noticed that quite frequently, the eggs were rotting. Instead of the lucent color they should have had, they turned white. Over time I understood why this phenomenon occurs and found a few ways to overcome this issue. Why do angelfish eggs turn white? … Read more
Quite frequently, I had terrible luck when I tried to grow large groups of angelfish altogether; the competition and aggression were awful. That was when I asked myself – do angelfish need to be in groups at all? Maybe they are just better on their own? Over the years, I have learned some interesting facts … Read more
Finding a clutch of mystery snail eggs can be overwhelming, especially to aquarists who have never encountered them before. That was at least how I felt a few years back. Fortunately, as time passed, I gained a lot of experience in this field. There are three main options you can choose from with mystery snail … Read more
Countless times I saw in my aquarium two angelfish do what seemed to be kissing. At first, I thought it was a random behavior. However, I noticed that they do it quite frequently. That was when I began to research why do angelfish lock lips and what it might be indicating. Frankly, what I found … Read more
When I first bred betta fish, people told me they could lay hundreds of eggs. That made me nervous because my tank couldn’t handle so many babies. Ultimately, as I gained some experience in this field, I realized that the numbers are a bit different. On average, betta fish lay between 30 to 40 eggs … Read more
Not once, I was disappointed to see eaten shrimp at the bottom of my tank. When I followed my fishes’ behavior, I noticed that the cichlids nibbled on the shrimp quite often – angelfish in particular. Do angelfish eat shrimp? Can they live together in a tank? My frustration drove me to investigate the issue … Read more