Cory Catfish Died Suddenly? Here’s Why It May Have Happened

Nothing sucks more than waking up one morning only to discover your Cory Catfish has died. But often enough there are no apparent reasons why this may have happened. So why did your cory catfish die suddenly? If it makes you feel any better, Cories dying suddenly is not uncommon. Most of these reported deaths … Read more

Can Amazon Puffers Live With Guppies and Other Slow Movers?

Some people have expressed interest in having amazon puffers with tank mates such as guppies, corydoras, and angels, But most specifically guppies. Can amazon puffers live with guppies and other slow swimming fish, or is it a bad idea? Amazon Puffer size and temperament To know how amazon puffers will react to other fish, we … Read more

Corydoras Laying on Side? Why And What To Do About It

It’s absolutely frightening the first time you see one of your Corydoras laying on its side at the bottom of the tank. Even an experienced and long-time owner of corydoras can be caught off-guard by this strange behavior, which can seem to come out of nowhere. So, what’s going on and what should you do … Read more

How Fast Do Common Plecos Grow To Full Size?

How fast do common plecos grow? If you planning on upgrading your tank down the line to accommodate a larger pleco, you’ll want to know an answer to this question. Luckily we have a pretty straightforward answer for you. How fast do common plecos grow? In general, A common pleco can grow between 1/4 inch … Read more

Bristlenose Pleco and Goldfish Do They Make Good Tankmates?

Bristlenose Pleco and Goldfish do they make good tankmates? Bristlenoses are one of the most popular freshwater fish in the aquarium trade, right alongside goldfish. So it’s no surprise that some people would like to mix the two in the same tank. But are they compatible with each other as tankmates, or will there be … Read more

Do Bristlenose Plecos Eat Plants? Plant Safe?

You may be wondering if adding a bristlenose pleco to your planted tank is a good idea. Bristlenose plecos are common inhabitants of planted tanks and they do a great job of keeping the tank clean. They are also known to eat algae, so you may be wondering do bristlenose plecos eat plants as well? … Read more

Do Bristlenose Plecos Need Driftwood? Safe?

Time to decorate the new bristlenose tank? Plants, check, Substrate? Check. Wait, Do bristlenose plecos need driftwood? It’s an important consideration if you’re trying to provide a natural habitat for your fish. Let’s get started. Does a pleco need driftwood? Yes, Bristlenose plecos and other plecos need driftwood. Plecos enjoy grazing on the wood as … Read more