Perhaps you’ve noticed your fish beginning to display symptoms of ammonia poisoning, or you just happened to test your aquarium water and noticed the ammonia level was high, but you aren’t sure what to do about it. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the different ways you can either lower or eliminate … Read more
Perhaps you’ve one day noticed small red threads emerging from your fish’s anal vent and you’re not sure what to make of the situation. In this article, we’ll be looking at the cause of these red threads, known as camallanus worms, how fish can become infected, and what actions you can take to resolve the … Read more
Perhaps one day you noticed small white worms floating around or sitting in the substrate in your tank, but you’re unsure what to do because you don’t recognize them. In this article, we’ll be looking at the different types of white worms you may encounter, whether they’re good for your fish, and, if not, what … Read more
Maybe one day you came across a detritus worm in your fish tank, and because you’ve never encountered it before, you’re not sure what you should do about it. In this article, we’ll be going into detail about what detritus worms are, how they may impact your tank and your other fish, and what actions … Read more
Did you wake up to check on your aquarium only to find that your snail is not moving? Are you panicking and wondering if the snail is dead? Do you worry you might have caused it, or are you concerned about what made the snail die naturally? Regardless, do not worry, this is a very … Read more
If you house several fish species in your freshwater tank, you may have witnessed them jumping out of their tank. In their natural environment, fish often dive to get away from danger and move to a different area. But, if your pet fish try to do the same in their tank, they will fall on … Read more
As a fish owner, it is unfortunate to know that euthanasia is essentially part of the job. Learning how to euthanize your fish humanely is a skill you will have to master if you are planning on becoming a long-term fish owner, be it as a hobbyist, pet owner, or researcher. How you euthanize your … Read more
Goldfish are known as the most commonly-owned fish, which are available at many pet shops all across the globe. Goldfish are among the world’s longest-lived species, having the oldest surviving goldfish lasting 49 years. Overall, goldfish housed in tiny containers could survive up to five years, whereas those housed inside the tanks may survive up … Read more
Cleaning your fish tank gravel is an important part of aquarium maintenance. All the fish waste, uneaten food, and dirt that falls to the bottom of the substrate aren’t going to disappear by themselves! That’s why you need to remove it manually or with a gravel vacuum. And to help you know the right way … Read more
Monitoring physical and chemical parameters is part of tank maintenance. Aquarium geeks, like me, tend to do this everyday as we would like to give the best environment for our fish. Yesterday, when I measured the acidity and alkalinity of my tank water by reading the pH level, I noticed that it slightly went up. … Read more