Being an aquarium hobbyist is a test of patience and care. Quarantine is another such test! Quarantine in fishkeeping is the process of monitoring a new addition in a separate aquarium, to ensure they’re healthy and free of all unwanted pests, before adding it to an existing environment. This process ensures all of your current pets remain healthy. Don’t You…
Hi, fish friends! This was a by-request post by one of our top fans, so thank you! You’re always welcome to suggest new posts to us. You’ve got your tank all cycled, decorated, and stocked with gorgeous fish. Now you’re wondering: what do I need to do each week? Each month? What tools do I need? This is our step-by-step…
Everybody poops, including fish. Unfortunately, it’s up to us to clean up that mess before it fouls the water. In nature, most fish live in rushing streams or huge lakes, so they can just swim away if a messy area is bugging them, but we usually keep our aquatic critters in a couple square feet of water, so there aren’t…
Betta Splendens—commonly known as the “Siamese Fighting Fish”— are the most common variety of betta. The majority of bettas that you bring in from pet stores are this variety! This betta comes in so many forms: Giant, plakat, rosetail, koi, crowntail… there are so many types to choose from. If you’re looking to bring home your very first betta, what…