Buying your first aquarium can be hard. There are so many options and it can be unclear as to what your betta fish actually needs to live a happy and healthy life. Luckily, there are many all-in-one systems available, including the Fluval Edge 6 gallon (22.7 L) and 12 gallon (45.4 L) aquariums. Keep reading …
Betta fish should never be housed in anything less than 5 gallons (18.9 L) unless a 2.5 gallon (9.5 L) tank is set up specifically with a betta in mind. However, 1 gallon (3.8 L) tanks can make the perfect aquarium size for some plants, invertebrates, and even corals! If you’ve made the mistake of buying …
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No one wants to find tiny worms wriggling around in their betta fish tank. Yuk! If you spot a mass of tiny, stringy white worms living in the substrate, those are most likely detritus worms. These creatures feed on uneaten food, fish waste, and general detritus in your tank, hence the worms’ name. These worms …
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While all the parameters in your betta fish tank might check out, if the water temperature is too high or too low, there is a chance that you could severely injure or kill your fish. Temperature shock is the result of a deviation from ideal water temperatures, either caused by temperatures changing too much or …
Many different forms of algae can grow in aquariums, spoiling the look of your setup, clogging filters, and obscuring the glass. Black beard algae is a particular nuisance, as it’s unsightly and very difficult to get rid of. This article tells you everything you need to know about removing black beard algae from your tank. …
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When picking up your betta from the pet store, you may have seen a package of betta bulbs on the shelf. If you’ve been wanting to start a planted betta fish tank, then it could be a fun experiment to place some betta bulbs in your aquarium. These bulbs grow into beautiful green plants that …
Every fish tank requires maintenance; some require more than others, but whether it’s a water change every week or topping a tank off every month, the success of most tanks is the reflection of how much time you give them. Regular water changes, substrate vacuumings, and filter media replacements are just some of the most …
Picture the scene. You just got your new betta fish home and carefully acclimated him before introducing him to his lovely new aquarium. Two days later, your poor pet has vanished into a cloudy fog! But you cycled the tank before you put your betta in there, so, how on earth can you have cloudy …
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Your pet betta fish is an intelligent little guy who will get bored if he doesn’t have the company and stimulation of a few peaceful tankmates. But not all betta fish will tolerate other fish in their tank. So, what can you do to keep your fishy friend happy and healthy? Well, including some attractive …
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If you’re starting to notice a brown haze to the glass of your aquarium or on the leaves of your live plants, you might be dealing with a brown algae outbreak. Algae is the last thing most hobbyists want to hear about or see, but even the healthiest and most thriving tanks usually have algae; …
