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It sucks when you witness your beloved Cory catfish turning white or pale. There could be a number of reasons behind it, Some that are harmless and others that are more serious and might even be fatal to your fish. In this article, I’ll go over some of the more common causes and what you … Read more
It’s a pretty straightforward number. You should not have more than 12 cory catfish in a 29 gallon tank. This will allow your fish to have plenty of room to swim and explore their environment without feeling cramped. However, there are a few things you should consider when adding this many fish to your tank. … Read more
Corydoras are one of my favorite fish to have in my aquarium. They are also one of the first fish I ever got when I started aquarium keeping. When you first start taking care of corys in a tank, it’s important to see the signs of stress and/or illness so you can take care of … Read more
You may have heard people say that Otos are good at eating algae and other things off of aquarium glass. So do otocinclus eat hair algae? No, unfortunately, they do not. They may nibble on it a bit, but they will not do any serious damage to it. The truth is, otos eat a large … Read more
Why do my rainbow sharks keep dying? It’s a popular question that gets asked a lot. The simple answer is that they are a very delicate species of fish and require a very specific environment to thrive. In this article, we’ll go over some of the main reasons why rainbow sharks often don’t do well … Read more
You might be wondering how many mollies you should be kept in one tank, and if you can have just one on its own or not. Many people believe mollies are schooling fish and require large numbers to be happy, but this isn’t always the case. Mollies are in fact not schooling fish. Rather, They … Read more
Oscars are pretty big fish with pretty big mouths, And they love to pack in as much food as they can. Sometimes they can get a little too enthusiastic and end up choking on their food. Luckily for them, it’s really rare that an oscar will choke to the point where he needs human intervention … Read more
So you happen to see an unlucky spider walking across the water in your aquarium and you’re wondering if your Oscar fish will eat it, but before you can even finish the thought, Up comes your oscar and gobbles it down! In the wild, Oscars are known to eat just about anything they can fit … Read more
There are two schools of thought regarding using mollies for cycling. Some people believe that mollies can help jump-start the cycling process, while others believe it’s cruel to use live fish in this way. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to use mollies for cycling is a personal one. As a practical answer, yes … Read more
Mollies love to breed and they are known to have a high survival rate for their fry, or baby fish. This is good news for those who want to maintain a molly population in their aquarium, but it can also be bad news if the aquarium is already overstocked. If you find yourself in a … Read more