Tagged With Fish

Close-up of a striped Corydoras catfish grazing on green algae growing on a piece of driftwood

Do Cory Catfish Eat Algae? A Thorough Investigation

12 June 2024

Corydoras catfish can help keep an aquarium clean, but they should not be the only method of algae control in a tank.

Curious-looking Betta fish with a long, flowing tail and iridescent blue-green coloring examining an air pump connected to an airline tubing releasing bubbles

Air Stone vs. Air Pump: What's Best for Your Betta Tank?

11 June 2024

Bettas are often kept in small tanks, and a bubbler can help increase oxygen levels in the water.

Person using a gravel vacuum to change the water in a minimalist betta fish tank, with the betta fish observing the process

How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank Without Stressing Out Your Fish: A Complete Guide

10 June 2024

Expert tips to maintain a clean betta fish tank, including regular water changes, cleaning the decorations, maintaining the filter, and setting up a low-stress planted tank.

Inquisitive goldfish approaching a group of lively guppies in a planted aquarium

Can You Keep Guppies and Goldfish in the Same Tank? Compatibility Guide

10 June 2024

Guppies and goldfish require different water temperatures, tank sizes, and have different aggression levels, so they are not good tankmates.

Elderly, pale white goldfish with a long, flowing tail resting on the bottom of a tank with dark gravel and live plants

Why Is My Goldfish Turning White? Exploring the Causes

9 June 2024

Reasons why goldfish might turn white are bad water conditions, low-quality food, stress, old age, and genetic defects.

Close-up portrait of a vibrant blue Betta fish with dramatically flared fins, illuminated by soft studio lighting

Can Betta Fish See in the Dark? Exploring Their Low-Light Vision

9 June 2024

Betta fish can see very well in the dark because of things like the tapetum lucidum, which helps them see in dim light.

Portrait of a male betta fish with iridescent fins resting in a freshwater aquarium surrounded by plants

Why Did My Betta Fish Die? Top Causes and Prevention Tips

6 June 2024

Betta fish die for a number of reasons, from water conditions to tank size, disease, and care needs that will help them live long, healthy lives.

Stock photograph of a 10-gallon community aquarium housing 3 female bettas with distinct colorations - blue, yellow, and pink - in a heavily planted environment with Java fern, Anubias, and driftwood.

How Many Female Bettas in a 10 Gallon Tank? A Complete Guide

5 June 2024

The number of female bettas that can live in a 10 gallon tank and the most important things to know to have a successful betta sorority.

Portrait of an elderly betta fish with a mottled white and blue body floating peacefully in a well-planted aquarium

Why Is My Betta Fish Turning White? Potential Causes Explained

5 June 2024

Reasons and fixes for why your betta fish might be turning white, such as poor water quality, diet, old age, sickness, and how to help your fish gain its color back.

Siamese cat staring intently at a fishbowl containing small goldfish

Can Cats Eat Goldfish? A Look at Risks and Safer Alternatives

5 June 2024

Possible hazards and risks associated with feeding goldfish to cats, such as choking, stomach problems, and lack of nutrients.

Group of orange, white, and yellow koi fish swimming together in a clear outdoor pond surrounded by river rocks and aquatic plants

How Big Do Koi Fish Get? Genetics, Diet, and More

4 June 2024

Koi can reach lengths of over 3 feet, and genetics, water quality, and diet all play a role in how big they get.

Overhead view of a Betta fish with long, flowing fins snarling and displaying its tiny teeth in a glass bowl with aquatic plants

Do Betta Fish Have Teeth? The Bite Behind Their Beauty

31 May 2024

Betta fish have teeth in their throats that are designed to help them eat meat and protect themselves.