If you’re adding water conditioner to tap water to make it safe for your fish, the conditioner is ready to be added to your tank right away. It then takes roughly 24 hours after being added before all the water in the tank has been conditioned. That’s the short version – read on to find … Read more
Are you looking for a fun and colorful new fish for your aquarium? If so, the Ember Tetra is a great choice. They are beautiful freshwater fish that would be a great addition to any tank. In this Ember Tetra care guide, you will learn everything you need to know about caring for these fun … Read more
When I spotted some black fuzz on the plants in my community tank, a quick Google search told me it was Black Beard Algae. I wanted to get rid of it quickly having seen some pretty worrying photos online and was recommended Quantum Black Beard Algae Remover by a helpful Facebook user. If you’re battling … Read more
When choosing a tank mate for a Betta fish, you need to find something that won’t threaten the fish, nor bring out its aggressive side. For that reason, Betta and shrimp often make excellent tankmates – as long as you choose the right species. There’s no guarantee it will work though, as some Betta fish … Read more
From Puffers to Penguin Tetras, you know more fish that begin with P than you think you do. The sheer scale (haha) of P fish is huge, so I’ve covered as many as possible below. Whether you’re sneakily cheating at word games at Christmas or you just really like things beginning with P, hopefully you’ll … Read more
When checking the water parameters of your Betta fish’s tank, you also need to keep a close eye on the temperature. Betta fish temperature shock is a common issue, where the Betta reacts badly to water that is either too cold or too warm. It’s a serious issue and can injure or kill your Betta … Read more
While they’re one of the most popular tropical fish you can own at home, one of the biggest concerns is what to expect from the average Betta fish lifespan – do they live a long time? It might be that you’re researching to find a fish that will keep you company for a few years, … Read more
Betta fish have this weird level of intelligence. What I mean by that is, if they’re not happy with something in their home – if the tank isn’t big enough, or the water parameters aren’t suitable for them – then they won’t just tolerate it. They’re smart enough to try to find a better home. … Read more
When setting up your aquarium for your Neon Tetra fish, one of the biggest considerations will be which plants – if any – you’re going to include in the setup. Plants are a great way of adding some color and depth to an underwater habitat, but you might be wondering whether Neon Tetras even like … Read more
Neon Tetra fish are a really popular species since they’re beautiful to look at and generally a pretty resilient fish. Beginner aquarium owners love them, and they’re a great introduction to setting up a proper tank with just a few parameters that you need to monitor. But because they’re so hardy, that means you might … Read more