Guppies come in a variety of colors and fin forms. It’s no coincidence that the guppyfishis also known as rainbow fish. Let’s learn all about the guppy and everything a new owner would need to know! This includes how long guppies live and how you keep your guppy healthy for many y...
Buying fish, or any other pet, is a long-term commitment, so it’s really important to consider their average lifespan. Most people have an idea of how long a cat or a dog might live, but what about fish? In this guide, I’ll answer the question of how long do fish live by pro...
TagsHow Long Do Molly Fish Live Ian Sterling Ian Sterling, founder of Fishlab.com, began his aquarium journey over 30 years ago, driven by a deep fascination for fish and their diverse personalities. His website, Fishlab.com, is dedicated to making fishkeeping accessible and enjoyable, offering...
Guppies live by a very simple equation: Boy guppy plus girl guppy equals baby guppies. Lots of babies -- a new litter about every 30 days. Because she can store sperm, the female guppy can produce new litters for up to a year, even if you separate her from males. If your guppy is ...
Both large and small species can have long lives. Read more about how long fish can live with the right care. How to get rid of algae Algae are an important part of the ecosystems where they occur, but they can also become a nuisance for aquarists, pond keepers and swimming pool owners...
Question:How long does the common duckweed live? Answer:It's a good question but I can't answer that. I'll explain why. When we were first given ours for our ponds, we were given about a tablespoon of two different types. The man had kept them in a bottle for about a week before...
Illustrative image of Trinidadian guppy fish. (credit: Wikimedia Commons) What is the lifespan of the pet I am considering? Some pets live longer than others. Fish have very short lifespans, and reptiles' lifespans can range from just a few years to decades for snakes and, in rare cases...
How long does cycling a new tank take? I added a new plant, and I feel my nitrites have gone up since. The plant doesn’t look dead at all, but the bottom does have some fuzzy algae stuff. Would this maybe be a cause for my higher nitrites? Should I remove the plant and see ...
Long before I became a poet, way back when I was in college, one of my teachers asked the class to write a repetition poem, and this is what I turned in: Once I was a queen bee, but I had a case of hives. Once I was a golf ball. That was how I learned to drive. ...
It’s going to sound strange, but chances are that you put the planaria in your aquarium yourself. You probably got them from your local fish store, who likely got them from one of their suppliers. Unfortunately, no one is to blame – dealing with planaria is just a part of fishkeepin...