Last Updated on 2023-05-24 It’s always nice to know that you have a good relationship with your pets, but fish can sometimes be hard to read. You might have wondered, do betta fish get excited to see you? Betta fish are known to recognize their owners and get excited when you are around. They are […]
Last Updated on 2025-11-30 There’s nothing we won’t do to make sure our bettas are as happy as possible. Not all fish behave the exact same way; this is part of the joy of owning a betta fish. Some betta fish might not mind some soft music at a low volume, while others will instantly […]
Last Updated on 2023-08-26 Hard aquarium water can be a nuisance in certain cases and may be difficult to deal with, especially for beginners. It can have lasting impacts on the health of fish and aquatic plants and can also prove to be fatal for certain softwater fish breeds. Therefore, it is important to monitor […]
Last Updated on 2023-05-24 The carbonate hardness or KH of the water is one of the most important water parameters you should test and monitor, especially if you’re new to fishkeeping and have recently set up an aquarium. You can raise the KH in your aquarium by changing the water. You can also use alkalinity […]
Last Updated on 2023-05-24 A filter is an essential component in any safe aquarium, helping to keep the water clean of any contaminants that can harm fish. However, not all bacteria present in aquarium water are bad, and you want to ensure you don’t eliminate that bacteria when cleaning your filter. There are steps to […]
Last Updated on 2023-05-24 If you’re new to the aquarium hobby, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of information out there. Learning anything takes time and effort, and keeping an aquarium is no different. But the good news is that the more you learn, the easier and more rewarding it will be in […]
Last Updated on 2023-09-09 When a fish is playing dead, it will float upside down. Floating upside down is a common sign of dead fish, which can be scary for fish owners. Learning to determine different symptoms of fish playing dead is essential for concerned aquarists so you do not mistakenly remove your fish from […]
Last Updated on 2023-10-03 Setting up a new fish tank can be an exciting experience for many. But the aquarium water can turn cloudy pretty soon for a host of different reasons and can leave you wondering what you did wrong. In fact, when I set up my second tank, the tank was cloudy after […]
Last Updated on 2024-06-19 Life with a betta at home is life with an adventurous, curious, and interactive fish. This is especially the case when you make efforts to set up a betta’s tank to their preferences. So what do betta fish like in their tanks? Since bettas are so playful and energetic, these fish […]
Last Updated on 2023-10-28 If your fish is laying at the bottom of the tank, then of course you’re going to be concerned, and possibly with good reason. If you want to know why your fish is laying at the bottom of the tank, and more importantly, what you can do about it, then keep […]
Last Updated on 2023-10-26 The best and most humane way to euthanize a betta fish is by administering an anesthetic overdose, which must be done by a veterinarian to ensure the fish does not suffer. Knowing how and when to euthanize something you care for can be a difficult thing to do, but there are […]