Treating Camallanus Red Worm can be especially tricky. It is highly contagious, can be easily spread between aquariums, and is really prevalent in fish that eat from the bottom of the aquarium or who ‘scavenge’ for food in the substrate. I remember the first time I had an outbreak of Camallanus Red Worm in my […]
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Pictus Catfish are omnivores by nature. This means they will eat almost anything they can fit in their mouths. In the home aquarium, Pictus Catfish should be fed a varied diet which includes sinking pellets and a mixture of live and frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, and mosquito larvae. I keep a small group of Pictus
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One of the questions I am asked every time someone looks in my Pea Puffer tanks is ‘What do Pea Puffers eat?’ Pea Puffers (also known as Indian Dwarf Puffers) are die-hard carnivores that only want to eat meaty food such as blackworms, brine shrimp, or snails. Pea Puffer will also eat live or frozen
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What do Bolivian Rams eat? Bolivian Rams are omnivores. As such, they need a diet that is based on both animal and plant matter. Bolivian Rams will need to be fed a varied, balanced diet which includes a good quality flake or pellet food with the addition of some live or frozen foods such as bloodworms,
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What do Black Mollies Eat? Black Mollies are omnivores. As such their diet should be made up of both vegetable and animal matter. Black Mollies should be fed a balanced diet consisting of a good quality fish flake or pellet with the addition of some live or frozen foods such as daphnia or bloodworms. Black Mollies
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Oscars are large, powerful fish with masses of personality. They have long been popular in the aquarium hobby. Oscars do just fine living alone, but we as fish keepers often want to keep more than one fish in a tank, especially a large tank. Oscars do very well in a community, providing you select the
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If you are looking for a small, peaceful fish that will swim around your aquarium, looking stunning whilst not bothering anyone else, then the Pygmy Corydoras (also known as Corydoras Pygmaeus) could be the fish for you. Having kept these little beauties for a number of years, I wanted to take some time to share
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Ever heard of an aquarium made of wood? Sounds crazy right? In fact, plywood aquariums have been popular in the hobby for decades. Aquariums made of plywood are strong, economical to build, and long-lasting, providing they are built properly. First things first, let us have a look at exactly ‘what is a plywood aquarium’? A plywood
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Pearl Gourami are one of the most underrated fish in the hobby. They aren’t kept nearly as often as they should be. Pearl Gourami are peaceful, surprisingly colorful, and make a great centerpiece to any community tank. I keep a trio in a large planted aquarium. When the light hits them just right it is
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Below I have addressed some of the questions about Kribensis that I am asked on a regular basis. If you are looking for an in-depth care guide to Kribensis, please check out my Kribensis Care Guide. What Do Kribensis Eat? Kribensis are omnivores. This means they need a mix of foods in their diets. For
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