Unsurprisingly, you want to keep guppies and goldfish together in the same tank. They are both peaceful fish that are bright and beautiful. While that’s true, are they compatible together? The answer isn’t simple. While they can coexist, there are some challenges to consider. Here we’ll take a closer look at the answer and what … Read more
Perhaps, the most important fact to note about true eels is that some level of salinity is required for their survival. This means that in the strict sense, there are no true freshwater eels that live and breed in freshwaters. Like many other fish, these eels usually spend their lives in fresh and brackish waters … Read more
There are many goldfish species in the fish-keeping hobby, but one common thing about them all is that they all eat plants and smaller animals. As such, their main diet must include high protein and fiber to remain healthy. It is common knowledge that goldfish eat algae. And unlike many other fish, they eat almost … Read more
Using gavel vacuums is the best way to clean the gravel in your tank, especially when you have excess substrate algae. But without a guide like this, you may have had to break the bank for a vacuum to clean the gravel inside your aquarium. Perhaps, for this reason, you have been wondering how to … Read more
Carbonate and magnesium ions are naturally occurring mineral content in water. These minerals affect the aquarium water hardness. Water hardness in a fish tank is a parameter that must be considered carefully if your aquarium fish is to have access to great water quality. Softening hard water is a great way to ensure water quality … Read more
One of the parameters to monitor in fish keeping is KH which is the same as carbonate hardness. KH is a term commonly used in water chemistry. Understanding KH is very important to keep your aquarium fish healthy and flourishing. Carbonate hardness functions as a blocker to cushion the effects of naturally occurring acids in … Read more
Keeping track of the pH in a fish tank is important for maintaining a healthy environment for your fish. But did you know that some fish like a high pH while others do not? If you like fish that prefer a lower pH, how do you go about providing it for them? After all, tap … Read more
Are you wondering about the variety of foods your goldfish can eat? Have you ever wondered do goldfish eat mosquito larvae? The ability to consume almost everything has made the goldfish a highly coveted fish by aquarium lovers. Thus, goldfish do consider mosquito larvae edible and can eat them. Mosquito larvae are a good food … Read more
Are you worried about your fish not eating? Is your fish eating less than it used to? In this article, I will review possible reasons affecting your fish’s ability to eat. Several factors could lead to your fish’s lack of appetite or poor eating. Many of these can be remedied before they become longtime ailments … Read more
A tap water conditioner is usually a water treatment formulation usually mixed with tap water before its use in an aquarium. Fish keepers may purchase one from a local fish shop for water treatment to make tap water safe for fish in their fish tanks. While this is okay, many hobbyists do not like using … Read more
