Filter Floss or Sponge? Which Should I Use?

Mechanical filtration seems complicated but it doesn’t have to be. When choosing which to use, Filter floss or a sponge, It’s important to know what both of these things can do and what they are meant to do. Filter Floss Filter floss (polyester fibers) is meant to catch the finer material that a sponge filter … Read more

When to Change Filter Floss, Can You Wait?

Knowing when to do filter maintenance is an important part of fish keeping. If you are using filter floss in your filter, You might be confused about how often you should change it based on all the varying opinions online. So let’s dive into it and give you a straight professional answer! When to Change … Read more

Filter Floss Clogging? Here’s What To Do!

There’s nothing worse than a clogged filter. And nothing clogs a filter faster than filter floss clogging. The problem is filter floss tends to grab all the tiny particles (by the design of course), That’s what we use it for after all. But this tends to hamper water flow. So what should you do? Reasons … Read more

Do Zebra Danios Jump? Is A Cover Necessary For These Fish?

Do zebra danios jump? It’s an important question to ask if you’ve just recently purchased some of these exquisite fish. Especially when you need to set up a tank that may require a cover. The answer is pretty straightforward, But there are some things you are going to need to know in addition to it. … Read more

Where to Get Snails for Pea Puffers

You might be overwhelmed with the fact that pea puffers need live feeder snails as a course in their diet. But where the heck do you even get them? This article will explain the different avenues you can get live feeder snails for pea puffers, sometimes for free! Local pet store I can’t speak for … Read more

How Many Pea Puffers in a 40 Gallon Tank?

How many pea puffers in a 40-gallon tank are appropriate before it becomes a stocking issue? There’s quite a bit that goes into figuring out how many you can fit in a tank comfortably, from aggression factors to swimming space. Let’s get started. How many pea puffers can you put in a tank Pea puffers … Read more

Do Pea Puffers Jump? Can They Jump Out Of Open Aquariums?

You might be wondering if you need to buy or make a cover for your pea puffer aquarium just in case they jump outright? So pea puffers jump even? Is it even something you need to be concerned about to begin with? This article will try and answer these questions. Do pea puffers jump out … Read more