Tagged With Fish

Hand using a water testing kit to check ammonia levels in a heavily planted aquarium

How to Lower Ammonia Levels in Your Fish Tank? A Comprehensive Guide

9 April 2024

Complete overview of how to reduce harmful ammonia in your aquarium by using water changes, filtration, plants, and more.

Three female Betta fish of different vibrant colors swimming peacefully in a planted aquarium

Can Female Betta Fish Live Together Harmoniously? Cohabitation Considerations

5 April 2024

Female bettas can coexist in a sorority tank if you take the time to set it up correctly, provide enough room and hiding places, and stay on top of any issues that arise.

A single neon tetra with its signature blue and red stripe swimming among a group of its kind in a dimly lit, heavily planted aquarium

Cardinal Tetra vs. Neon Tetra: What Are the Differences?

30 March 2024

Major ways that cardinal tetras and neon tetras differ, such as size, coloration, water conditions, and how long they live.

Close-up view of a shark's open jaws with sharp teeth approaching a turtle that has retracted its head and limbs into its protective shell

Do Fish Eat Turtles? A Look at Predator-Prey Dynamics

29 March 2024

Some fish, such as bass and sharks, eat turtles, and turtles have evolved ways to defend themselves, such as shells.

Planted aquarium with clear blue-green water and three tropical fish swimming

Can Aquariums Reduce Nitrates? Exploring Effective Strategies

26 March 2024

Ways to reduce nitrates in a fish tank, such as changing the water, using live plants, and employing chemical filtration.

Bright orange goldfish with flowing fins, mouth open to show pharyngeal teeth

Do Goldfish Have Teeth? Inside Their Unique Mouth Structure

25 March 2024

Goldfish don't have teeth in their mouths, but they do have pharyngeal teeth in their throats that can be regrown continuously.

Detailed stock image of a neon tetra with its vibrant blue and red striped body against a backdrop of green aquarium plants

The Best Neon Tetra Stocking Level for a 10-Gallon Tank: A Science-Based Answer

25 March 2024

Optimal neon tetra tank size, how to maintain the water, other fish that can live with neon tetras, and how to keep your fish healthy.

Distressed tilapia swimming among floating plastic waste in a polluted body of water

Is Tilapia a Bottom Feeder? Exploring Its Feeding Habits

24 March 2024

Tilapia's nutrition facts, how it's farmed, and potential health risks, such as its less favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and environmental impact.

Single yellow male guppy in a glass aquarium with a thermometer showing the water temperature is within the ideal range

Do Guppies Need a Heater? Their Ideal Temperature Range

22 March 2024

Guppies need a heater to keep the water at the right temperature, which is between 72-82°F, in a tropical freshwater tank.

A large clownfish swimming towards a shrimp amidst a colorful coral reef

What Do Shrimp Eat? An Overview of Shrimp Predators and Marine Food Webs

20 March 2024

Shrimp are preyed upon by a variety of animals, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals, which has implications for ecosystems, fisheries, and conservation.

Concerned pet owner observing a disinterested betta fish in a clean tank with floating fish food pellets

Why Is My Betta Fish Not Eating? Reasons and Solutions for Your Fish’s Lack of Appetite

20 March 2024

Typical causes of betta fish not eating include stress, water quality, disease, and diet-related issues; solutions include environmental changes and general care.

Vibrant blue and yellow angelfish swimming near the bottom of a clean aquarium, with traces of fish waste on the floor

Do Fish Poop? The Science Behind Fish Digestion

19 March 2024

Understanding of the digestive and excretory systems of fish, their effects on the environment, and waste management in both aquaculture and the wild.