We all know how aquarium fish often open and close their mouths repeatedly. This is quite common, especially among goldfish and koi fish. However, sometimes, certain fish will keep their mouths open. When I first saw it myself, I got a little worried, as I didn’t know if my fish was sick or disturbed. Fortunately, …
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Many fish owners wonder if they can use blue LED lights in their betta fish tanks. After all, how would it be different from using it in community tanks with many fish? In this article, I will discuss whether it is okay to use this type of light with betta fish, how they will react …
Cory catfish and plecos are common species in home aquariums. They are so popular that aquarists often choose to mix them together in the same tank. But this immediately raises one question: can both live together in peace? And if not, which species should you choose? Since I have faced these questions many times in …
Knowing the expected size of a particular cory catfish is quite crucial for aquarists who are unsure if their tank is big enough or too crowded. At least that’s how I felt a few years ago when I wanted to introduce a new school of six corydoras to my tank. In this article, I’ll help …
Cory catfish are among the most popular bottom dwellers in home aquariums. However, when I first thought of owning some, I had no idea how many to get. Over the years, I have learned that there are many variables to this question, including the specific type of cory, the size of the tank, additional fish …
Guppies and cory catfish are among the most popular freshwater fish kept in home aquariums. This, of course, raises one question: can they live together? A few years ago, I thought that my guppies were too aggressive for corydoras. However, as I gained more and more experience in this field, I found that it was …
Both cory catfish and neon tetras are popular freshwater fish, which immediately raises one question: Can they share the same tank? In this article, I’ll answer that question, and also provide some great tips on how to get them to live side by side. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into it. Can Cory …
I can’t stress how worried I was when I saw my cory catfish floating upside down a few years ago. I was sure I was going to lose my fish. The first step was to research the internet and find out what steps I should take to fix it. But I couldn’t find one source …
Many fish owners enjoy raising cory catfish, as they are quite easy to care for and get along with many other species. However, not many feel comfortable raising them with shrimp, as they are quite small and delicate. At least that’s how I felt a few years back. In this article, I’ll discuss whether cory …
Cory catfish and loaches are quite common species in home aquariums, mainly because they are excellent scavengers. And yet, many aquarists are a little hesitant when it comes to these two species. Some have no idea if they can share the same tank, while others just want to grow one of them, but have no …