Seeing your aquarium plants turn white might be alarming, but it’s actually a relatively common problem. I experienced this myself recently and found out that there are a few reasons why this can happen. After extensive research, I also learned how to solve the problem. Aquarium plants usually turn white when there isn’t enough light …
When I first got familiar with ghost shrimp, I couldn’t help but wonder whether they can get along with fish. As I had a lot of experience with Cory catfish, I considered mixing the two species. Over the years, I learned that both species can live together in the same tank, but some steps should …
I got a bit nervous when I first noticed my African Dwarf Frog was always floating at the top. I knew it wasn’t a good sign, so I did some investigating to figure out what was going on. As it turned out, there are many reasons why an ADF might be floating at the top. …
Betta fish are considered hardy creatures, which is why I thought that they could survive in a pond. But can they? This article will address whether betta fish can live in a pond and, if so, what could be the best way to keep them safe. Bettas can live in ponds, although keeping them in …
I remember the first time I noticed something amiss in the koi pond. Two of my favorites had been swimming around, although I had not seen them eat anything. As time passed, I learned what may cause appetite changes in koi fish and how it is solved. Koi fish typically stop eating when the environmental …
I remember how frustrated I was when my guppies kept dying. Over the years, I learned some tricks on how to prevent the guppies from dying. To save you the trouble, I decided to gather it all up in one place to help other people struggling with this topic. Guppies typically keep dying due to …
I remember the first time I discovered that Amano shrimp were dying in my tank. As a new shrimp keeper, I was very excited to have these exotic-looking shrimp in my aquarium. However, after the first few days of cycling, they started to die mysteriously. Luckily, as time passed, I learned why that might be …
When I first saw my betta fish flaring at me, I was terrified. I didn’t know if I had done something wrong or if the fish was actually suffering. As time passed, I learned more about this phenomenon. Luckily, in most cases, there is no reason to be worried. Betta fish usually flare at their …
It can be a frustrating experience when your clownfish insists on staying at the bottom of the tank. I remember when I first bought my clownfish, the little guy kept diving to the bottom of the tank over and over again. Luckily, as time passed, I learned why this was happening. Clownfish tend to lay …
I got a bit worried when my betta fish didn’t seem to leave the corner of the tank for a few days. As time passed, I learned what causes that issue and how to solve it. Luckily, most of the reasons are reversible. Betta fish tend to stay in the corner of the tank when …
As they get their hands on Nerite snails, many aquarists wonder what other types of snails they can live with in the same tank. I even asked this myself when I started growing these fascinating creatures. Nerite snails can live with most freshwater snails, including Mystery, Japanese Trapdoor, Apple, Ivory, and Rabbit snails. These are …