What to Feed Koi Fish and What to Avoid? Koi are omnivores by nature and will eat just about anything in the wild, including algae, plants, and insects. When keeping koi as pets, it’s important to keep their natural diet in mind. They need a balanced mix of proteins and plants to get the right […]
The Nitrogen Cycle To understand why cycling a fish tank is so important, you have to have a basic understanding of the nitrogen cycle. Because an aquarium is such a small This cycle is completely natural but it needs a little help getting started. All you have to do is make sure all of the […]
Healthy Discus Fish It is best if you can look at the discus before buying them. Here is what to look for. First of all, the discus should be swimming. Seriously though, discus can tell us when they are not feeling good by the way they act. A change in color or heavy breathing may […]
Choosing the right fishes that are not only well suited as per the size of your aquarium, but also compatible with other fishes and the surrounding can be very confusing, especially if you are a beginner. With thousands of options to choose from, it’s hard to decide on the right fish for your very first […]
Neon tetras, Swordtails, and Harlequin rasboras are surely a delight to watch and everyone loves them. But, for many aquarium hobbyists find these species tad too small to exhibit their aquarium skills. Which is why many of them prefer larger aquarium fishes like Discus, Oscars etc. to step up a notch. However, cultivating larger freshwater […]
Make the aquarium clean with these 5 steps Getting an aquarium means getting a responsibility. You can’t just sit idle and let your fishes float in a cloudy water every day. Poorly rinsed gravel, calcium, pH adjusters and other such accessories placed in the tank causes the water gets hazy. Other than this, the debris […]
