Tag: Fish
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Do I need Gravel in My Fish Tank?
The buzz of fish keeping and aquariums brings many questions from setting up to maintenance and more. One of the questions I hear people ask around is whether they need gravel in their tanks? You do not need gravel in your tank. Bare bottom tanks have become quite popular in this hobby, and they work […]
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How long does it take Platy Fry to Grow?
The growth of platy fry is the concern of many platy breeding aquarists. It is fascinating and exciting to have new platy babies. You can’t wait for them to grow up already and bloom to full size. The standing question is, how long does it take platy fry to grow fully? On average, the platy […]
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Why is My Guppy Fry not Growing?
Fishkeepers that love guppies will tell you how they breed like rats. Yeah, that is true. Breeding eventually leads to new guppies in your care, albeit minuscule ones. Probably, you are there waiting for the fry to hit every growth stage you have learned about from various sources. If you are doing it right, the […]
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How do Betta Fish Behave before Death?
It hurts when an aquarist loses a Betta fish. It hurts even more when an aquarist has to watch a betta die- slowly and painfully. A fishkeeper, albeit a responsible one, will naturally be quick to take the blame. Had the aquarist seen the sign earlier, he would have probably saved the fish. Therefore, we […]
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How do I Know if Betta Fish is Happy?
To each dedicated fishkeeper, the goal is to make them happy. Happy fish equals a happy aquarist. It is that simple! You have set up your tank, the water quality is just right, and ensured your betta is acclimatized. You now want to know if your betta fish is happy. Signs of a happy betta […]
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Why do Nitrites Spike after a Water Change?
I have seen fishkeepers in aquariums ask about spikes in nitrites after water changes. At the time of writing this, none of the aquarium blogs addressed this issue or have concrete advice on what to do in such a situation. I decided to delve into this matter and help my fellow aquarists in their endeavor. […]
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How do you Know when a Betta Fish is Hungry?
Hunger in fish, in general, is a somewhat controversial subject. Everyone has an opinion on what should be or should not be. Now try adding the betta in that pan; you will have a field day. Can you know when a betta fish is hungry? Until this writing, there is no distinctive method of determining […]
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Are Fish always Hungry?
Every aquarist can attest to this; fish love begging for food. Whether you have fed them three days or 2 minutes ago is of no consequence. They will rush towards you whenever you pass by the aquarium and will eat everything you chuck out for them. Are they always hungry or just greedy? Why […]
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When Should I Feed My Fish for the First Time?
Setting up new tanks and introducing fish into them is very exciting. The possibilities are enticing and you can’t help anticipate what the future has in store for you and your tank,
After acclimatization of fish in the aquarium, the next thought is when you are supposed to feed your fish – for the first time.