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 …
Fish & Crustaceans
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 …
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 …
Have you ever wondered how to test fish tank water without a kit? I sure have! Testing your tank’s water with a test kit is easy and straightforward. But unfortunately, kits are often expensive and, in some cases, difficult to find. For this reason, I’ve made a guide on how to check the quality of …
Having limited space and time for a four-legged companion, I recently made myself the proud owner of a Betta fish. I provided it with an enticing oasis filled with plants and hideaways, but now I’m wondering if I should add bubbles. Do Betta fish even like bubbles? Whether or not Betta fish like bubbles depend …
A low carbonate hardness (KH) level allows pH levels to change rapidly, which may lead to health issues for your fish. Unfortunately, raising the KH level also increases the pH level. Here is what you should know about raising KH without throwing off the pH level of your aquarium. What Is the KH Level? KH …