Quite frequently, people ask me questions about different combinations in fish tanks. One of the most common ones is whether guppies and mollies can crossbreed. Over the years, I gained some knowledge in this field and was even able to raise hybrid offspring. Now, I am willing to share what I learned. Guppies and mollies …
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I enjoy growing goldfish since they are quite hardy and can tolerate changing conditions. However, sometimes they present worrying issues. For example, there were times when I caught my goldfish bleeding, developing red patches across their body. Luckily, over the years, I learned how to deal with that issue. Goldfish typically bleed and develop red …
As a fish owner, I tend to encounter worrying situations in my tank. For example, quite a few times, I noticed that my goldfish are breathing fast and heavily. Over the years, I learned why this issue happens and how to deal with it. Now, I am happy to share my experience. Goldfish tend to …
As an aquarist, I enjoy growing Cherry Shrimp in my aquarium. However, sometimes they behave unpredictably. For example, there were times when I caught my shrimp swimming around frantically. Over the years, I learned what causes that and how to solve the issue. Now, I am willing to share what I learned. Cherry Shrimp typically …
Cherry Shrimp are usually a great addition to fish tanks, although sometimes they present a worrying behavior. For example, more than once, I caught my shrimp swimming to the surface. Over the years, I’ve learned what makes them act this way and how to deal with the issue. Now, I am willing to share my …
Since shrimp are quite exciting to grow, there were times when I tried to mix different species. To my disappointment, different combinations often failed. There were even times when I couldn’t peacefully raise Cherry and Ghost Shrimp in the same tank. To understand whether these species can actually live together, I started to investigate pretty …
Growing shrimp in my aquarium is among my favorite things. However, sometimes they behave in ways that raise questions. For example, quite frequently, I notice that my Cherry Shrimp chooses to hide. Over the years, I’ve learned how to deal with that issue and what makes them behave this way. Now, I am willing to …
Cherry Shrimp are a beautiful addition to fish tanks. However, sometimes it can be challenging to raise them. For example, there were periods when they consistently died in my tank. Over the years, I’ve learned a few reasons for that issue. I also learned a few tricks to prevent this from happening again. Cherry Shrimp …
As a fish owner, I enjoy growing Cherry Shrimp. They are both hardy and beautiful, which makes them the ideal choice. However, sometimes they behave in a way that worries me. For example, quite a few times, I caught my Cherry Shrimp laying upside down without moving. Over the years, I’ve learned a few reasons …
Cherry Shrimp are quite popular among aquarists since they are pretty easy to grow. However, sometimes they show signs that worry me. For example, there were times when my Cherry Shrimp turned white. Over the years, I’ve learned a few common reasons for that issue. Cherry Shrimp typically turn white when they are molting, a …
Snails are quite fun to grow, mostly because they do not require much. However, sometimes they behave worryingly. For example, I caught one of my snails digging holes and burying itself in the substrate quite a few times. As time passed, I learned a few common reasons for that issue. Snails typically dig holes in …
Plecos are among the most popular fish in home aquariums. That is why so many people find that their Pleco has disappeared. After it happened to me, I investigated the issue quite extensively. To my surprise, there are many reasons for a missing Pleco. Now, I am willing to share all that I learned. Plecos …
Aquatic snails are quite prevalent in fish tanks. Personally, I enjoy growing them since they add a natural appearance to my aquarium. However, sometimes they can be a burden. For example, more than once, I saw that one of my snails was always upside down. As time passed, I learned a few reasons and solutions …
Snails are an excellent addition to fish tanks. However, quite frequently, I noticed that they changed color so that their shell was turning white. As time passed, I learned a few reasons for the phenomenon. There were even cases when I improved the situation. Now, I am willing to share my experience. Snails’ shells typically …
Since mystery snails are relatively easy to grow, I enjoy keeping them in my aquarium. However, once in a while, I notice things that disturb me. For instance, I noticed that the shell of my mystery snail was cracked quite a few times. Over the years, I learned a few reasons for the problem, and …
Mystery snails are both beautiful and easy to grow, which is why I enjoy having them in my tank. However, sometimes they show signs that worry me. For instance, quite a few times, I noticed that some of my mystery snails stopped moving. Over the years, I’ve learned how to deal with the issue. Now, …
Like many aquarists, I get disappointed when I find dead fish in my tank. For example, there were times when I found that my pleco suddenly died, even with my best efforts to prevent this. Over the years, I’ve learned a few lessons on that matter. After I know how to stop it from happening, …
Quite often, I’m being asked about Zebra Danios and their ability to live with other species. Since Neon Tetras are quite prevalent in fish tanks, many people wonder whether they can get along with Danios. Over the years, I gained some experience with both fish. Now, I am willing to share what I learned. Zebra …
As a fish owner, I enjoy mixing different kinds of fish in my aquarium. However, quite a few times, I failed to do so. For example, there were periods when I tried to introduce Betta fish to my Zebra Danios tank. That ended up badly. As the years passed, I learned a few lessons on …
Quite frequently, I catch worrying behaviors in my tank. For example, there were periods when I saw my zebra danio staying at the bottom of the tank without moving. As I gained more experience, I learned what causes the issue and how to deal with it. Now, I am willing to share what I’ve learned. …
Both mollies and goldfish are prevalent in the fishkeeping world. For that reason, more than once, I’ve been asking myself whether they can live together in the same tank. As I tried different combinations over the years, I learned a few insights on mollies and goldfish. Now, I am willing to share my experience. Mollies …
Being an aquarist, I tend to observe my fish quite frequently. That helps me to identify worrying signals that require my attention. For example, I noticed that my molly fish stayed at the top of the tank for extended periods quite a few times. Over the years, I’ve learned a few reasons for that phenomenon. …
As a fish owner, I enjoy watching my fish swim. However, quite frequently, I notice things that get me worried. For example, a couple of times, I saw that my molly fish had stopped moving. As the years passed, I learned a few reasons for that issue and found ways to deal with it. Now, …
Quite frequently, fish in my tank behave weirdly. For example, several times, I caught my molly fish shaking and vibrating. As the years passed, I learned a few reasons for that issue and understood how to deal with it. Now, I am willing to share my experience. Molly fish tend to shake due to drops …
So many times, I was amazed to find that my neon tetras got missing. That happened with other fish as well, although, with tetras, it happened too frequently. Over the years, I’ve learned a few reasons that cause tetras to disappear and found how to deal with them. Now, I am willing to share my …
Zebra Danios are generally an excellent addition when it comes to freshwater fish tanks. However, I often caught them chasing, attacking, and even killing other fish in my aquarium. Over the years, I’ve learned several reasons that might force them to do so. I also came across a few tricks that stopped them from misbehaving. …
So many times, I’ve been asking myself whether guppies can breed with platies. Sometimes I saw little fry in a tank that contained both species. For that reason, I used to believe that crossbreeding is possible. However, over the years, I’ve learned why I was mistaken. Now, I am willing to share all the lessons …
Dwarf gouramis are known to be hardy creatures. That was why I was surprised to see my gourami lying on its side at the bottom of the tank. The more I got into this topic, the more reasons I found for the issue. To make sure you take the right approach in your tank, I …
Countless times I’ve been wondering how much I should fill my tank with water. Some people told me I should pour the water up to the brim. However, others encouraged me to leave a few inches from the top. To settle the argument, I decided to conduct extensive research on the topic. In fact, I …
Numerous times I’ve been asking myself whether I can use relatively hot tap water for my fish tank. Since that is the most convenient way of adding new water to aquariums, I had the feeling that other aquarists ask themselves the same question. Now, after tons of research, I am willing to share my conclusions. …
I can’t count how many times I caught my nerite snails climbing out of the tank. In the beginning, I thought that this is just how they behave. However, over the years, I learned that adjusting their aquarium has a lot to do with that. To solve the issue in your tank, I decided to …
Countless times I’ve been wondering where I should position my aquarium filter. The more that I learned about the different filter types, the more I got confused. To make sure I position the filter’s body, inlet, and outlet correctly, I investigated the topic quite profoundly. Now, I am willing to save you some trouble and …
Quite frequently, I notice worrying issues in my tank. For example, there were times when I saw my fish swim at the top of the tank and consistently blow bubbles. The more I investigated the issue, the more different reasons and solutions I found. Now, I am willing to share all that I’ve learned. Fish …
As an aquarist, numerous times, I have conditioned water for my fish. Naturally, I found water conditioners to be the most convenient method. However, I wasn’t sure if I should put the conditioner while the fish are in the tank. After extensive research, I am willing to share all the lessons that I’ve learned. You …
Numerous times I saw my betta fish hiding behind its heater. At first, I thought that the only reason for that was too cold water. However, as the years passed, I learned a few other factors that may force bettas to get behind heaters. To solve the issue in your tank, I decided to share …
As an aquarist, I enjoy growing foliage in my aquarium. However, quite frequently, I’ve been asking myself whether aquarium plants can grow with LED lights. The longer I experimented and researched the topic, the better understanding I got about the topic. Now, I am willing to share my conclusions. Aquarium plants can grow with LED …
As an aquarist, I enjoy watching my aquarium at night. There were times when I even used blue lights since I heard it calms down the fish. However, as I learned over the years, keeping the blue lights on at night may interfere with the fish’s sleep ability. To make sure you take the right …
I’ve noticed numerous times that my tank’s ammonia levels remain high after a partial water change. Sometimes, the concentration even spiked and got higher than what it was in the beginning. As the years passed, I gained a lot of experience with the issue and learned how to fix it. Now, I am willing to …
As an aquarist, pretty frequently, I notice changes in my angelfish’s activity. For example, there were times when I saw my angelfish sitting at the bottom of the tank. As I studied the issue, I found a few fundamental causes that impact my fish’s health. To make sure you take the right approach, I decided …
As a fish owner, quite frequently, I noticed changes in my Koi’s coloration. For example, a few times, I saw that my Koi fish are turning pink. As I studied the phenomenon, I found a few ways to distinguish an underlying disease from a natural coloration process. To ensure that you take the right approach, …
As a fish owner, dozens of times, I’ve noticed changes in my fish’s coloration. For example, there were periods when I saw that my mollies gradually turned black. As I studied the phenomenon, I learned how to distinguish an underlying illness from a natural coloration process. To make sure that you take the right action, …