Can Black Mollies live in cold water? No, Black Mollies can not live in cold water. Black Mollies are a tropical species of fish and as such need to be kept in water which is between 76°F and 80°:F (24°C to 26°C). For most aquarium setups, Black Mollies will require an aquarium heater to raise the …
Fluval Stratum is a volcanic soil that comes in a compressed ball form and has a very porous structure. Fluval Stratum is collected from the foothills of Mount Aso Volcano in Japan. Volcanic soil substrates such as Fluval Stratum contain a large number of beneficial compounds which have a positive effect on plant growth. These …
Dwarf or Pea Puffers have grown in popularity in recent years. They are probably now the most widely kept pufferfish in the freshwater fish keeping hobby. Whether you have a single puffer in a 10 gallon or a large school in a bigger tank, if one of your Dwarf Puffers stops eating, you may find …
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The Leopard Bush Fish, which is also sometimes called the Leopard Climbing Bush Fish, is a truly stunning fish that originates from Central Africa. These fish are hardy, colorful, and look stunning in a well-planted aquarium. The Leopard Bush Fish is a great gateway fish to the world of ‘oddball’ fish keeping. I have been …
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Do guppies need a bubbler or an airstone? Guppies do not necessarily require an airstone or bubbler, but they do require water circulation and movement, which can be delivered either from a filter or an airstone or both. Adding an airstone to a guppy aquarium creates water surface agitation, which in turn increases the amount of …
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The popularity of freshwater pufferfish has really grown over the last 10 years or so. From the tiny Dwarf Puffer to the mighty Mbu Puffer, there is a pufferfish to suit every tank and every budget. As more and more people get into keeping pufferfish, more people start looking at the slightly more challenging puffers. …
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It has long been rumored that female Swordtails can change gender when there are no males available. There are dozens of accounts online of this miracle sex change happening. Can Swordtails really change gender? No, female Swordtails can’t change their gender. When there is a dominant male in a group of Swordtails, other less dominant …
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One question I am frequently asked is ‘Can guppies eat bread?’ No, guppies should never be fed bread. Bread contains yeast and gluten, both of which can be difficult for guppies to digest. Bread can also cause digestion issues for your guppies, give them constipation and cause swim bladder disorder. Guppies have been a favorite in …
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If you find yourself having to euthanize a goldfish at home, the method currently recommended as most humaine is to use Clove Oil. When exposed to Clove Oil in a sufficiently high enough dose, your goldfish will first become unconscious, followed fairly swiftly by death. Clove oil should be added slowly to your goldfish water …
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There are lots of other fish that will live happily with your goldfish. Just bear in mind, goldfish can grow fairly large, and if another fish is small enough to fit in the goldfish’s mouth, one day, it will go there! Fancy goldfish are one of my favorite fish in the hobby. A large tank …
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