After factoring in the size of your fish tank, the next step is to compare the water parameters that each fish prefers. Most fish have slightly different preferences so it’s really important to have some overlap with the needs of the other tank mates. These are the most important water pa...
If you are thinking of getting a betta fish I hope you are also putting a little thought into what kind of tank is right for him. I have several articles that discuss the best tank size and setup for bettas, and my unambiguous and unwavering advice is to choose a tank of at least f...
Tank size matters too, and upgrading to a larger aquarium can help to curb aggressive betta fish behavior. However, you should always have a backup plan in case your betta doesn’t get along with its new algae-busting friends. Go ahead and check out my guide to the15 best betta tankmate...
Fancy goldfishcome in a wide array of varieties. They are more distantly removed from their carp ancestors and don’t grow quite as large. However, they are still big fish, typically reaching around 8 inches long. A single specimen requires about a 20-gallon tank to grow to full size. Ag...
Size: 3 inches Diet: Carnivore (high protein) Family: Gourami Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons Tank Set-Up: Freshwater: floating water plants Compatibility: Aggresive The Crowntail Betta is a small freshwater fighting fish that has origins back to South Asia. The Crowntail was first bred by Indon...
Back to Fish Baths;regardless of the medication or combination of medications used in tank, I suggest a Fish Bath with one of the first four before mentioned treatments (not garlic) at least once per day during this time period. In fact in some cases the fish baths were all that was nee...