Can You Recycle Aquarium Water, Should You?

There are a lot of reasons why you might want to recycle your aquarium water. You may live in a place that has limited access to water, or your available water isn’t suitable for an aquarium because of various added chemicals. Whatever the reason, you might be wondering can you recycle aquarium water for reuse … Read more

Oceanic Aquariums, Are They Still Good?

If you’ve ever been out tank shopping at yard sales or on eBay, You may have encountered some fancy-looking, high-quality aquariums made by Oceanic Aquariums. These were a high-end brand of aquariums that were very popular and regularly sold up until 2007 (with some exceptions up to 2014). But are they still any good today, … Read more

This Is Why Your Rainbow Sharks Keep Dying

Why do my rainbow sharks keep dying? It’s a popular question that gets asked a lot. The simple answer is that they are a very delicate species of fish and require a very specific environment to thrive. In this article, we’ll go over some of the main reasons why rainbow sharks often don’t do well … Read more

Are Mollies Schooling Fish, Keep in Group, or Solo?

You might be wondering how many mollies you should be kept in one tank, and if you can have just one on its own or not. Many people believe mollies are schooling fish and require large numbers to be happy, but this isn’t always the case. Mollies are in fact not schooling fish. Rather, They … Read more

Too Much Salt in Aquarium, Symptoms, and Recovery

Salt does an interesting thing to fish. In high enough concentrations, it actually sucks the water out of their cells and tries to add itself in its place. Picture this, Your fish is filled with fresh water, And your tank is filled with fresh water. When you salt your tank, which we sometimes do for … Read more

Can Oscar Fish Choke on Food? Yes! Save Your Fish!

Oscars are pretty big fish with pretty big mouths, And they love to pack in as much food as they can. Sometimes they can get a little too enthusiastic and end up choking on their food. Luckily for them, it’s really rare that an oscar will choke to the point where he needs human intervention … Read more

Are Mollies Good for Cycling

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There are two schools of thought regarding using mollies for cycling. Some people believe that mollies can help jump-start the cycling process, while others believe it’s cruel to use live fish in this way. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to use mollies for cycling is a personal one. As a practical answer, yes … Read more

What Fish Will Eat Baby Mollies and Excess Fry?

What Fish Will Eat Baby Mollies and Excess Fry

Mollies love to breed and they are known to have a high survival rate for their fry, or baby fish. This is good news for those who want to maintain a molly population in their aquarium, but it can also be bad news if the aquarium is already overstocked. If you find yourself in a … Read more

Do Dalmation Mollies Change Color?

Do Dalmation Mollies Change Color

Dalmation mollies are so pretty with their black and white spots, but did you know that they can actually change color? Often times a dalmatian molly will start to change color as it comes to the age of maturity, which for a molly is around 6 to 8 weeks old. A dalmatian molly will usually turn … Read more