Oscar fish, with their vibrant colors and distinct personalities, have become a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts. As fulfilling as it is to care for them, it is also crucial for us to provide them with a balanced diet. Commercial fish foods abound, but there are wonderful delights right in your kitchen that can nourish …
Freshwater Fish
Platies are small freshwater fish that often do well in community tanks. Any fishkeeper has concerns about whether their fish need companions of their own kind or whether they are comfortable living alone. After all, no one wants sick or unhappy fish! The platy is a schooling fish and does better around its own kind. However, …
Given the similarities in appearance, new hobbyists often find it challenging to distinguish between Platies and Mollies. Although both are livebearers and look identical, they are two different species of fish and can be told apart by looking at the size, shape, and mouth structure. Besides that, these popular livebearers are different in personality, temperament, …
Fish are a popular first pet, especially for young kids. A pet can teach children responsibility, and they get to experience the rewarding feeling of caring for another living being. However, it is important that both parents and children are aware of how to keep the fish happy, healthy, and safe. In order to make …
Nothing ruins the aesthetic and purity of a new fish tank more than a bunch of cockroaches swimming on the surface and roaming around. But how did they get there? Do fish tanks attract roaches? Fish tanks attract roaches because they create the perfect habitat. Cockroaches thrive in wet, humid areas with standing water. Fish …
If you love fishkeeping, then you probably also love decorating your aquarium! The best part is building the substrate because you have so many choices when it comes to materials, and a well-built substrate will help your tank thrive. How do you build up an aquarium substrate? To build up an aquarium substrate requires many …
When it comes to overcrowding, some blatantly label it as cruel, while others believe that pushing the stocking limit doesn’t hurt when you know how to do it the right way. Besides the “who’s right and who’s wrong” debate, the overarching question is how do you even define what an overcrowded tank is? How many …
Not a single discussion about planted tanks and aquarium substrates ends without the mention of Fluval Stratum, especially its longevity. Naturally, no one wants a substrate that crumbles after a few short months and crushing their dream of building a stunning planted tank. Which begs the question, how long does Fluval Stratum last? Fluval Stratum …
Giving fish the best possible environment to live in is a priority for all pet fish owners. That’s why it’s essential to know how much sand will be enough to make them happy. You should have between 25 and 145 pounds (11.3 and 65.8 kilograms) of sand in a 55 gallon tank, depending on its …
