Hedgehogs are small animals that can be affected by rises in temperatures quite severely. So, it is essential that you know how to cool down your hedgehog if it gets too hot in the summer to ensure they do not suffer some serious health risks. But how do you keep hedgehogs cool in summer? To…
There are numerous clans of the “clean-up crew” that can help maintain and clean your freshwater fish tank. Snails, shrimp, Plecos, and Corydoras, do a fantastic job in getting to those hard-to-reach nooks and crannies in your aquarium. However, do these crew members eat fish poop as happily as they munch on plant rest and…
Hedgehogs are popular pets to keep, but their owners can face some problems as they would with any other pet. One of these problems could be that their hedgehog is not eating or drinking or accidentally left without food or water. So, how long can a hedgehog go without water or food? Hedgehogs are small…
Algae is the cause of much time and money spent cleaning up fish tanks to get rid of the unsightly mess. New aquarium owners quickly conclude that they need to find another way to clean up algae than manually scooping it up and scrubbing it off surfaces. One of the ways they may consider getting…
Hypostomus plecostomus or the common suckermouth catfish are sometimes known as plecos to avoid the mouthful of their Latin moniker and the length of their colloquial name. There is quite a lot of anxiety among new aquarium owners who think that their plecos might be eating their other aquarium fish. Hypostomus plecostomus or common suckermouth…
When deciding to keep cichlids in your home aquarium, one of the many informed decisions that need to be made is “What to keep with them?” Cichlids are renowned for their aggressive behavior and tendency to eat most things in their tanks, but what about mollusks? Do cichlids eat snails? Although generally believed not to…
Tennis balls have been used for years by dog owners all around the world. Dogs seem to love these balls, too, as they will chase them for hours at a time. Dogs seem to love their chewiness and the yellow fuzz that coats the outside of the ball. But are tennis balls actually safe for…
Many people love fish, and when you see your beloved fish acting strange, it can cause you to wonder what is going on. There are some actions that can cause you to wonder if your fish is having a stroke. So, can fish actually have strokes? Fish are animals with a brain, and a stroke…
If you’re someone who loves fish, then you might have an aquarium or two in your home. Sometimes people get so into the hobby that they buy multiple fish tanks. You might upgrade your fish tanks from time to time to get bigger and better ones. This leaves you with tanks that you really don’t…
Plecos are wonderful beginner-friendly fish. They’re hardy, relatively low-maintenance, and can thrive for decades under captivity. Plus, some species—like Zebra Plecos and Typhoon Plecos—are insanely beautiful, so much so that they’re considered a collector’s fish. Although plecos are easy to take care of, they’re not immune to sickness, disease, and old age. This article discusses…