Mollies are indeed a lovely addition to any aquarium. They are easy to take care of, but there are instances when your molly fish requires more attention than usual. One such instance is pregnancy. Hence determining whether or not a molly fish is pregnant is something every aquarist should know about. So if you are wondering …
Freshwater Fish
Molly fish are a popular choice for beginner and seasoned fish keepers because they are easy to care for and fun to watch in an aquarium. If you are a molly fish owner, you may be wondering how to know if a molly is about to give birth. Well, don’t worry; we’ve got it covered. This …
Did your molly fish just give birth to young fry and are curious about what to feed them? Well, this is a common concern for beginners aquarists. In this article, we will discuss what to feed your Molly fry at different stages of their development and provide some feeding recommendations to ensure that your tiny …
You might be wondering, if the fish tank filter can be too powerful and cause damage to your fish and aquarium’s ecosystem, why not remove it altogether? Why not just manually clean up the fish tank regularly? Well, in this article we discuss if a fish tank filter can be too powerful or not. Also, …
For an aquarist, facing fish diseases is an inevitable part of the hobby. When I first came to know that my cichlid has Hexamita, I was completely clueless about the condition. So I studied about the disease and consulted various fish care services. Fortunately, I was able to cure Hexamita in my fish. Metronidazole (Flagyl) …
The Black Arowana (Osteoglossum ferreirai) is undoubtedly the most difficult to find among the Arowana species. A mighty fish belong to the Osteoglossidae family, the same as its cousins Silver and Asian Arowana. These fish are powerful and muscular animals, which in addition to their large size, makes them not an animal to be kept …
Many people think that fish are easy to maintain, and the truth is that they might be compared to cats and dogs. However, taking proper care of them can come with challenges of its own, particularly when you are caring for multiple fish at the same time. When you have multiple fish, they often have …
Blue light is commonly referred to as moonlight. Many aquarists use it for encouraging physical activity in nocturnal fish. But, is blue light good for aquarium plants? Blue light is good for aquarium plants as it is the most important part of the light spectrum for driving photosynthesis. Plants grown under blue light abundantly will …
When you hear about bacteria in a fish tank, is it bad news? Bacteria has gotten a bad rap, as most are harmless, neither good nor bad; however, harmful bacteria can kill your fish, which is why adding beneficial bacteria is essential. But is it possible to overdo it and add too much good bacteria …
