Boredom is often described as a state of feeling uninterested and disengaged due to lack of stimulation. In humans, boredom is a subjective experience, but in animals, it is more difficult to determine. As an aquarium hobbyist, you may be wondering if captive fish can experience boredom as well? While some species of fish may […]
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Live plants in an aquarium not only create a more natural habitat for fish, but they also help oxygenate the environment. Real greenery removes harmful carbon dioxide from tank water while providing an additional food source for fish. The question remains, how do you clean live aquarium plants safely? Cleaning live aquarium plants isn’t as
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If you’re an aquarist with betta fish, you may have noticed this species is prone to illness. Being kept in small bowls with poor water conditions can cause a weakened immune system which may then result in swollen or protruded eyes called popeye. That said, how do you go about curing this infection? There are
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Fish behavior is fascinating and studying it can teach us a lot about their relationships. One of the most interesting aspects is their tendency to form groups, whether it’s a loose congregation or a tight-knit group. In terms of aquarium fish, what exactly is the difference between schooling and shoaling? Shoaling fish are those that
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Aquarium fish are popular pets, but do they have control over their food intake? As a aquarist, you may have heard about the ‘belly full mystery’ and are now wondering if fish have the ability to recognize when they’re full – do they instinctively know when to stop eating? Most aquarium fish will stop eating
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A fishpond is an appealing and relaxing feature for almost any backyard oasis. If you have larger fish in an indoor tank and are thinking of moving them to an outdoor pond with more water and space, you may be wondering if it’s cruel or dangerous to do so? Whether keeping fish in a pond
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Determining which types of fish to stock an aquarium with can be tricky. As aquarists, we want our aquatic pets to be compatible with one another as well as pleasing to the eye. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced hobbyist, you may be wondering which fish are the most fun to own and observe?
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Aquarium fish are a joy to keep and observe. As an aquarist, you may be wondering about the health and wellbeing of your water pets in captivity. For example, you may also be asking yourself, ‘do fish know they’re in a fish tank?’ Fish can recognize when they’re in a contained environment. Otherwise, they’d be
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