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How to tell if your fish is stressed When fish are stressed out, the symptoms can be pretty blatant. iridic and strange swimming patterns (loop de loops, zigzagging) going up for air at the surface, running to the substrate, rubbing the sides of the tank or rocks, and strange fin behavior are all attributed to … Read more
Why are my fish swimming at the top of the tank? Even after a water change? The most common reason for this is the lack of dissolved oxygen in the water. When oxygen is low fish will go to the top of the tank to breathe. It’s easy to fix with a simple cheap oxygenator … Read more
The lighting you use in an aquarium is an important aspect of the aquarium hobby. You might have noticed a trend of people using blue light in their aquarium and might be wondering why that is. What does blue light in a fish tank do? We’re going to answer that for you and more. What … Read more
You might or might not be shocked to hear guppies do in fact need a heater. At least, if you’re in a region that doesn’t have a high ambient temperature. With that said, for most of us, a heater is an important accessory for our guppies. But there are some things you should know… Guppies … Read more
I build a lot of aquariums that use live plants. I can’t stand that fake stuff. So when talking to people, I usually end up getting them to think about getting rid of their plastic plants and adding their own live plants instead. And with that, they often ask me about adding plants to an … Read more
There are many reasons why fish might be chasing each other around in your aquarium. Sometimes it means nothing and sometimes it’s a sign of trouble. In this blog post, we will help you diagnose the reason your fish are acting this way, and how to solve the problem. Why do fish chase each other … Read more
When your fish starts to show signs of distress, it’s important that you know how to quickly and effectively save a dying fish. This article will provide you with comprehensive instructions on how to do just that! If these steps are followed correctly, then your little friend may have a chance at survival. How to … Read more
Did you know that copper sulfate can be toxic to many species of aquarium animals, including shrimp, fish, and snails? How about that It is also widely used as a preservative in many fish flakes and pellets. In this article, we explain why it’s used, what it can do to your animals, and how to … Read more
If you’re looking to start breeding shrimp, whether it be cherry shrimp or any other variety of shrimp, it’s important to know how many babies they can have in order to get your size, food, and water balance estimates right. In this article, we will explain how many babies do cherry shrimp have, and how … Read more
One of the more common questions people ask when they discover tiny snails in their fish tank is “Where did these tiny snails come from?” The answer to this question starts with a little exploration into what these tiny creatures are and how they came to be. Many people that own fish tanks also have … Read more