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It’s worrisome when you see your corydoras just sitting at the bottom of the tank and not doing much. In most fish it’s a sign of illness or stress, But is it something you need to worry about with corydoras? Why are my corydoras inactive in the tank? There are quite a few reasons this … Read more
Looking for some new substrate for your corydoras tank and eco complete has caught your eye? Now you need to know if it’s safe for their delicate barbell mouthpieces? While eco complete can be a relatively sharp substrate, It’s ok for corydoras and shouldn’t harm their barbells. Most barbell damage comes from heavy porous substrates … Read more
White spot can be a scary thing to see on any fish. You may ask yourself, “Can Corydoras get white spot?” and worry about your corydoras getting sick. The truth is, Yes, Corydoras can get white spot. As sensitive scaleless fish, they can be hard to treat, But there are some options such as protozin … Read more
We’ve all heard the saying “memory of a goldfish”, generally used as a light-hearted insult. But what is a goldfishes memory really like? For that matter, do goldfish have brains? The answers might surprise you! Do Goldfish Have Brains? Goldfish do have brains! A very tiny goldfish brain size that only weighs 0.097 grams. It … Read more
Seashells make great decorations for your tank. Many fish species love to hide in shells and feel safe when they are around. They help add extra calcium carbonate to the water and can increase hardness for when it’s desired. But is it safe to put seashells in a fish tank from the beach? Especially in … Read more
So you’ve finally decided to add sand to your aquarium. A nice step up from artificial gravels! But once you added it, everything get’s super cloudy? Is it always going to be like this? Will cloudy water from sand hurt my fish? These questions will be answered in this article as well as what will … Read more
What Does Snail Eggs Look Like – An Infographic For Identification Purposes Need to know what snail eggs look like? Need to identify some unknown eggs in your pond or aquarium you suspect might be snail eggs? This infographic guide will help you compare the eggs you have with the most common snail types in … Read more
Dear pond owners, It always sucks when you take a nice look at your pond only to discover you’ve lost a fish or a few fish. It’s important to remove the dead fish from the pond so you don’t suffer more losses. This article will explain what to do with dead fish in a pond, … Read more
Whoops! You’ve gone and overdosed your aquarium or pond with API algaefix! Now you’re scouring the internet looking for a solution to this mess of an emergency! Don’t worry, This article is for you – And it’s written so you get the information you need right now so you can go deal with your fish … Read more
Methylene blue, also known as methylthioninium chloride, and Methylene blue dye. If you have fish then you’ve undoubtedly heard of this medication before on various youtube channels and recommendations as a treatment for various fish ailments. But is it really safe? Can methylene blue kill fish if it’s overused? What kind of Methylene blue side … Read more