Are tadpoles safe near goldfish, do goldfish eat them?

Are tadpoles safe near goldfish, do goldfish eat them

There are two types of people reading this article. The type who wants to purposefully feed their goldfish tadpoles, and those that are wondering if their pet tadpoles will be safe. This article will try and cater to both questions. Goldfish will eat tadpoles. Be it frog tadpoles or toad tadpoles, A goldfish will devour … Read more

Do goldfish get lonely by themselves?

Do goldfish get lonely by themselves

Have you recently lost a goldfish and now you’re wondering if goldfish get lonely if one dies? or maybe you’ve always had just one pet fish and you are wondering if you need to get a tank mate or other fish to keep your goldy company? This answer aims to answer your questions about what … Read more

Can you have too many airstones in your aquarium?

Can you have too many airstones in your aquarium

Ever been sitting in front of your aquarium lost in a deep trance watching your fish swim about the tank, where seemingly out of nowhere you suddenly start wondering if you’ve got enough airstones? Are my fish getting enough oxygen? What about too many airstones? Is it possible to have too much aeration in a … Read more

Stress coat overdose, Can It Happen?

Stress coat overdose, Can It Happen

So you want to start using API stress coat or API Pond stress coat in your aquarium or pond and need to know what happens if you screw it up, right? This article will put your mind at ease! We will explain what happens during a stress coat overdose, If it’s even possible, And what … Read more

Cherry Shrimp: Nocturnal or Just Shy? How to Fix Hiding Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp: Nocturnal or Just Shy? How to Fix Hiding Shrimp

So you got some red cherry shrimp for that beautiful red-on-black hue. It would make a wonderful addition to your planted aquarium, but what’s this? They’re always hiding! What good is having such a beautiful shrimp when all they do is hide during the day! Are cherry shrimp nocturnal? Or is there something else happening … Read more

Is aquarium water good for plants?

Is aquarium water good for plants?

Have you ever wondered what you could use old fish tank water for instead of just pouring it down the sink? Does it have other uses? Can it be used to water plants including indoor plants? Old aquarium water is densely packed with micronutrients, but is it too much? Will they be safe? We answer … Read more

Storing water for aquarium use, How and Why?

Storing water for aquarium

Storing water for an aquarium is always a good idea. There are a lot of reasons why you would want to do that, Such as dechlorination, easy access, Temperature control, etc. Before you start storing water, there are some things you are going to need to consider before setting up a storage system. But first, … Read more

Java Moss Turning Brown? Why and a Solution

Java Moss Turning Brown

Java Moss, not to be confused as Christmas Moss (Xmas Moss) is one of the most popular and easy-to-maintain aquarium mosses across the globe. For good reason. It grows everywhere. On river banks, tree trunks, most areas in the warmer Southeast Asia especially. New growth always tends to be near water flow with good water … Read more