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Guppies are adorable quirky little fish. I consider them the puppies of the fish world the way they approach your hand and show a lot of curiosity. Just like puppies, they can also be trained (on purpose or accidentally) to do some strange things, like feeding off the bottom of the tank. But are guppies … Read more
So you purchased some lovely deep red cherry shrimp because the color really pops against the black substrate and green plants. But it seems they are starting to lose their color, and in some cases, even turn black! So why are my cherry shrimp turning black? First, you need to determine if they are actually … Read more
Are cherry shrimp cold water tolerant? Can cherry shrimp survive in cold water or do they need a heater? These are important questions for a new shrimp owner to ask, and so this article will get into the important bits you need to know about what temperature you should keep your shrimp tank at. How Cold … Read more
Airstones are an important feature in almost all aquarium setups because they add oxygen to the water. Without an adequate supply of dissolved oxygen, fish will die quickly. That’s all well and good for fish, but what about Shrimp? Do cherry shrimp need air pumps? And if they do, How much oxygen do cherry shrimp … Read more
Do catfish play dead, Or is my corydoras catfish actually dead? Can corydoras play dead sometimes? These are questions that crop up quite often from new corydoras keepers. Usually, they come asking these questions in a panic because it appears their corydoras have died for no reason at all! So let’s put your mind at … Read more
Need some new filter media to replace your old media, But don’t have any on hand? But what about that big pack of cotton wool you have in the bathroom, will that work? Is it safe? Can you use such cotton wool in your aquarium filter safely? Can You Use Cotton Wool for Fish Tank … Read more
Can you use an aquarium filter for a pond? Is that a thought that’s crossed your mind while looking at the more expensive pond filters vs the cheap dinky aquarium filters? Wonder no more, This article will explain to you why you can technically use aquarium filters in a pond, but also why it’s just … Read more
Do Mystery Snails Eat Fish? How about dead fish, Will a mystery snail eat dead fish that are left in the tank? Mystery snails are what’s known as opportunistic scavengers and will eat just about anything that won’t walk away. This includes algae, dead plants, and yes, Dead fish. In fact, They are quite ravenous … Read more
Everyone is always telling you your filter should only be changed out every few weeks to a few months. But for some reason, your filter is always clogging up. Why does your aquarium filter keep clogging like that? Why Is My Aquarium Filter Getting Dirty So Fast? There are actually quite a few reasons your … Read more
Will different corydoras school together in the same tank? That’s a question many new corydoras owners ask themselves when they are purchasing cories. There are so many amazing-looking and cute varieties to choose from that the thought of owning several different types is definitely tempting. However, some people are very hesitant to purchase certain varieties … Read more
