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People that have an aquarium may be looking to remove additives from the water including chlorine and chloramines. Many wonder, if boiling water is enough to remove the chlorine and the chloramines. They wonder if they are able to make their tap water safe for the fish or if they will need to purchase special water. … Read more
A goldfish is the smallest fish belonging to the carp family. It is one of the most popular freshwater fish commonly held in aquariums and ponds. Fishkeepers are oftentimes curious to know the gender of their goldfish, either for breeding or naming purposes. Typically, a goldfish’s gender is virtually indiscernible when they are young. We … Read more
Are you considering buying a rubber lipped pleco? Appearance The rubber lip pleco has 5 anal rays, 8 dorsal rays, and 5 hooked cheek spines. The RL pleco has a yellowish-green color covered by black spots. The RL pleco can grow up to be 7″ long depending on the size of your aquarium. The RL … Read more
Schooling Schooling fish swim together to give the appearance that they are bigger and stronger. This is mostly done to avoid predation. However, in some species of fish, this helps them increase foraging success and increases the chances for mating. Shoaling Shoaling fish, on the other hand, are fish that prefer to live in groups. … Read more
Aquarium enthusiasts spend a lot of time and money on their aquariums with the intent to recreate the beauty of nature. Super glue can help you do that. But is it aquarium-safe? Cyanoacrylate Is Absolutely Safe There are different chemical makeups for super glue. The one you want to use in an aquarium is cyanoacrylate. … Read more
“Distilled water is pure and should, therefore, be better for my fish and plants.” Wrong! “Is it safe to use distilled water for a fish tank” The difference between all water types and what they are good for Distilled (DI) water Impurities that boil equal to or below the boiling point of water are likely … Read more