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Can Guppies Eat Bloodworms?

Guppies need a varied diet to keep them bright and colorful. In this article we have a look at whether or not guppies can eat bloodworms.

Can Guppies Live With Red Cherry Shrimp?

Guppies are some of the most colorful fish in our hobby. They come in almost every color under the sun. A tank of brightly colored male guppies always catches the eye. Red Cherry Shrimp are probably the brightest shrimp in the hobby. Together these two species make a wonderful combo. The question is, ‘can guppies and red cherry shrimp live together in the same tank?’

Do Guppies Need A Filter?

Guppies are incredibly popular in the freshwater aquarium hobby. They have been in the list of ‘Top Fish’ for aquarium keepers for decades. They are colorful and hardy and easy to keep and breed. This is one of the reasons they are so popular with new fish keepers. One of the questions inexperienced fish keepers ask all the time is 'Do guppies need a filter?'

How Do Yellow Lab Cichlids Breed?

Yellow Lab Cichlids (Labidochromis caeruleus), which are also known as lemon yellow labs, the electric yellow or yellow prince cichlid, originate from Lake Malawi, Africa. Yellow Lab Cichlids are often the ‘gateway’ fish into the world of African Cichlids. If you are new to keeping African Cichlids, you may be wondering 'How do Yellow Lab Cichlids Breed?'

Fahaka Puffer Ultimate Care Guide

The Fahaka Puffer (Tetraodon lineatus) is the second largest puffer fish kept in the freshwater hobby, they can grow up to about 18 inches (45cm) long. Fahaka Puffers can be found in the Nile River in Africa, which contributes to their common name, the Nile Puffer. Other common names include Lined Puffer, Striped Puffer, and Banded Puffer.

How Do I Treat an Injured Oscar?

So, you’ve looked in your oscar tank and noticed he has a huge scar or missing scales or some other nasty looking injury. What do you do next?

How Long Can Dwarf Puffers Go Without Eating?

Dwarf, or Pea Puffers have grown in popularity in recent years. They are probably now the most widely kept puffer fish 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 yourself thinking 'How long can dwarf puffers go without eating?'

What Do Bolivian Rams Eat?

Bolivian Rams are a massively underrated fish in the freshwater fish keeping hobby. They live in the shadow of their more colorful cousins, the German Blue Ram. If you are thinking of keeping Bolivian Rams, you may find yourself wondering 'What do Bolivian Rams eat?'

What Other Fish Can My Oscar Live With?

Oscars are such popular fish. They look amazing in a species only aquarium, but sometimes we want tank mates for them. In this article we look as some possible candidates.

Why Do Guppies Eat Their Babies?

Guppies are one of the most popular tropical fish in the fish keeping hobby. They are kept worldwide and have been popular since the late 1960’s. One of the reasons they are so popular is because they are so easy to breed. Give them a box of water to live in, feed them well and they will produce more. There is however one question which has perplexed every guppy keeper that has ever bred a guppy 'Why do guppies eat their babies?'