Since Cory catfish are scavengers, one of the most frequent questions people ask is whether they eat snails. As I started growing Corydoras, I even asked this myself. Fortunately, after a few months of observations and research, I came to a conclusion. Cory catfish do not eat snails because they cannot fit in their mouths. …

As I started my ghost shrimp tank, I couldn’t help but wonder whether they would eat my fish. Should I worry? Will my ghost shrimp devour all of the fish in my tank? As time passed, I learned about the relationship between ghost shrimp and fish and how to grow both creatures in the same …

One of the questions I get asked frequently is whether plecos can live in cold water ponds. It seems like a pretty basic question because it would seem that any fish could live in water, even if it’s cold. But the problem is the temperature requirements for plecos. Plecos can live in cold water ponds, …

As I started my gourami tank, I decided to go with a molly as well. However, I wasn’t sure if the two would be able to live together. As time passed, I learned that it is possible to grow both creatures together, although you should first take care of a few things. Gouramis can live …

As I saw my betta fish blatantly staying in one spot for several days, I was drawn to research why it would do that. As time passed, I learned what caused that issue. Fortunately, that isn’t always a sign of trouble. Betta fish tend to stay in one spot due to inappropriate water parameters, including …

When I saw my friend’s new fish tank, I couldn’t help but notice that the catfish was always floating at the surface of the water. Luckily, I saw this behavior earlier in my tank, so I knew what might cause that and how to overcome it. Catfish tend to stay at the top of the …

As I saw my ghost shrimp turning red, I began to wonder why this was happening. I even tried taking my ghost shrimp to a veterinarian for help. As time passed, I learned that there are many reasons for that issue. Luckily, some of them don’t require any action. Some ghost shrimp turn red as …

As I started my angelfish aquarium, I immediately wondered what they could do that other fish don’t. One of the best things I discovered was that angelfish could change their colors. However, over the years, I was amazed by their many other fascinating behaviors. Here is some information on what angelfish can do in fish …

As I started my cherry shrimp tank, I was unsure if the fish would be safe to put in with them. As time passed, I learned that some fish would not bother the shrimp. Yet, some species will happily eat your cherry shrimp, so you better avoid those. Fish that are small and docile will …

As I started my ghost shrimp aquarium, I immediately wondered what fish could live with them in the same tank. Since betta fish are so prevalent, I naturally asked myself whether I could mix the two or the ghost shrimp will eat my betta. As time passed, I gained some experience on this subject. Ghost …