There are a few different kinds and colorations, but around the world, they are known as Porkfish. These are active colors but don’t jump too fast, as they can get really large. So let’s make sure that they are a good fit for your tank. Prices: $50. For a little more, you can also get the…
Guppies are popular aquarium fish that come in various colors and patterns. They are easy to breed. But they also have a high risk of inbreeding depression – which is a reduction in fitness due to the accumulation of harmful recessive alleles. Inbreeding depression can affect many traits, such as growth, survival, reproduction, and disease…
The Harlequin Rasbora is very similar to the Pork Chop Rasbora, so everything we share here applies to almost both. It’s a great fish, schools tightly, has excellent colors, and it’s considered a beginner fish, but it is a fish you should try if you’ve never had it in your aquarium before. Harlequin Rasbora: Species…
A planned aquarium can be a great addition to your home or your aquarium collection. But if you are new to the hobby, it can seem like quite an undertaking to get the planted tanks set up and running smoothly. So, let’s walk through step by step how to properly set up a simple planted…
Every new African Cichlid keeper asks this question, and it’s understandable why. One of the first things we learn when keeping African Cichlids is that overstocking is essential to reducing overload. So the most natural question after that is: How many African Cichlids can I keep in my tank? While no one can give you…
In this article, we are learning about the Clown Killifish, also known as the Rocket Killifish. Clown Killifish The Clown Killifish is a small Killi coming from southern Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. This fish was first collected in 1913, then described in 1915, and since then has gone by a number of name changes….
If you look online for information about nitrate in a fish tank, you get all these warning articles saying nitrate is extremely dangerous, and you need to lower it right away. But if it is dangerous, what amount exactly is considered dangerous, and why do so many fertilizer companies contain nitrate and increase it when…
Are you looking for a colorful and easy-to-care-for addition to your aquarium? Look no further than freshwater cherry shrimp! These little creatures are a joy to watch as they move around your tank, showing off their bright red color and playful behavior. Cherry shrimp are a popular species among aquarium enthusiasts due to their ease…
There are currently over 120 species of corydoras in the hobby; in this, we are pointing out the top favorites. NOTE Corydoras do great in school. So the larger the group, the better. They are bottom dwellers. Corys can breathe air. Sterbai Corydoras This is one of the hardiest corydoras. They come from Brazil, but…
Snails, in general, like higher pH and calcium. They leave white seeds when they reproduce so they won’t hatch in fresh water. But keeping them alive and thriving, that’s what we’ll try to do here: Diet and Shell Health It’s recommended to feed your snails calcium blocks because when they eat them, they are getting…