Fish that look like sharks Sharks are fascinating creatures. From Hollywood movies to skeletal museum exhibitions, sharks spark interest and among many, who are fascinated by its danger. So, wouldn’t it be cool to have a shark tank? Yes, absolutely. But is it possible to have a shark living in a tank? Yes, it is … Read more
The Indian almond leaf, also known as the Terminalia catappa, is a tropical plant from Asia, Africa, and Australia. The plant in the Ayurveda practice, a system of medicine widely practiced in South Asia. Scientific studies have shown the medicinal benefits of the plant. T. catappa in a clinical setting has shown to be antimicrobial, … Read more
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
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