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
A few months back, when I introduced snails in my shrimp tank, I had this question on my mind, what if my cherry shrimp will eat the snails. I have kept cherry shrimp and snails together for several months now. Let me share my experience with you. Cherry shrimp do not eat snails that are … Read more
As an aquarist who loves betta fish, one of the questions I kept asking myself was how do their eggs get fertilized. Fortunately, after years of experience, I gained some knowledge on this topic. I also learned what steps I should take to ensure that the eggs get fertilized properly. After the female has done … Read more
I remember how stressed I was when I realized my betta fish eggs were not hatching. I did not know why this was happening and whether I needed to take active steps to solve the problem. Fortunately, as years passed, I gained some experience in this field. Betta fish typically don’t hatch because they are … Read more
When I first encountered a clutch of mystery snail eggs, I didn’t know what to do. I had no idea whether I should take care of them or if the parents would do that work. Luckily, over the years, I gained a lot of experience on this topic. Mystery snails don’t take an active role … Read more
We all know that water changes are the answer to elevated toxins, including nitrates. But in some cases, even after a decent change, the nitrates remain high. As I suffered from this issue in the past, I decided to share all that I know about it. Nitrates typically remain high when the water change was … Read more
I remember how excited I was when I first saw my female betta secreting her eggs. But that also raised many questions. What do betta fish eggs suppose to look like? Is there a difference between fertilized and unfertilized eggs? As the years passed, I gained some knowledge in this field. Betta fish eggs look … Read more
Betta fish are fascinating creatures, particularly when it comes to reproduction. When I was still new to this field, one of the first questions I had was whether female betta fish could lay eggs without a mate. And if they can, will the eggs hatch? Female betta fish can lay eggs without a mate. First, … Read more
Finding a clutch of mystery snail eggs can be pretty exciting. But they also raise many questions. For example, one of the first things I wondered was how long it would take for them to hatch. Fortunately, over the years, I gained a lot of experience on this topic. It takes about three weeks for … Read more