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Shrimp are a wonderful addition to any aquarium, whether it be freshwater or saltwater. Not only do they look ‘cool’ skirting around the bottom of the tank, but they also help keep the aquarium clean by scavenging on uneaten food, decaying plants and algae overgrowth. Perhaps you’ve considered adding shrimp to your tank and are […]
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Crossbreeding refers to the ability for two different species of animal to mate and reproduce. When it comes to fish, you may be curious as to which types can hybridize successfully with each other. If you have a freshwater aquarium, you may be wondering if mollies and platies can crossbreed, for example? Well, the answer
Will Mollies and Platies Breed? Read More »
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The yoyo or Pakistani loach is a type of freshwater fish that originates in the slow-moving water basins of northern India. This unique looking (silver with dark markings) fish can reach lengths of up to 6 inches and likes to spend its day foraging along the substrate at the bottom of an aquarium. But what
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A sea anemone is a typical aquatic creature found in many saltwater tanks, especially those containing clownfish. It’s considered a type of predatory marine animal that got its name from a flowering aquatic plant of similar appearance. As an aquarium hobbyist, you may be thinking about adding an anemone to your saltwater tank and are
Will an Anemone Kill My Fish? Read More »
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Koi are highly popular in the aquarium hobbyist world. They’re a colorful type of ornamental carp fish that originated centuries ago in Japan. Now raised worldwide, many people are intrigued by this large, active freshwater fish. If you’re one of them, you may be curious as to how long it takes for Koi to grow
How Long Does It Take for Koi to Grow? Read More »
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There is always so much talk in the aquarium hobby world about breeding freshwater fish. This got me thinking about what the possibilities are for successfully breeding saltwater fish instead. I recently did some research on the topic for this article and this is what I came up with… The best beginner saltwater fish for
What are the Easiest Saltwater Fish to Breed? Read More »
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Koi are a type of ‘ornamental’ fish endemic to Central Asia, mainly China and Japan. A descendent of the carp species, koi have gained popularity worldwide and are often kept in large tanks or outdoor ponds in North America. If you have koi fish, you may have noticed their colorful scales starting to fall off
Why Do Koi Fish Lose Their Scales? Read More »
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German blue rams are a species of freshwater fish that are found in river basins near Venezuela and Colombia in South America. They’re a type of dwarf cichlid fish and as such, aren’t the hardiest nor ideal for beginner aquarium hobbyists. Should you decide to purchase blue rams, you may be wondering if they need
Should German Blue Rams be Kept in Pairs? Read More »
