Pet fish are fragile and require extra care as compared to some other pets. With most freshwater species, such as goldfish, reaching at least a 20-year long life expectancy can only be achieved by providing fresh water, a clean environment, and proper nutrition. Here are tips on how to keep your fish healthy. Before committing…
Aquariums are often bought and showcased by people from all walks of life. Some use it as aesthetic decors, fish lovers that want to own aquatic pets, and individuals who believe in their proper location placement based on their feng shui beliefs. Either of each, an aquarium should be properly lighted based on its size…
Keeping fish as pets has a host of benefits, but they require good care. Click here to learn how to care for fish in a freshwater aquarium. Did you just buy a freshwater fish? First of all, that’s awesome! Keeping fish as pets has a host of benefits, but they require quality care. We want…
There are many benefits to having an aquarium at home. Aside from giving your space extra interest or an added focus, it can also help reduce anxiety and stress levels. But before you go out to buy an aquarium, there are some things to consider before choosing one. You don’t want to have a bad…
If you were an animal-friendly child, we’re sure you’ve probably had a pet fish at least once in your life. Compared with other types of pets, fishes are one of the most favored first pet options simply because it’s a little bit easier to care for. It’s also a great way to transition little kids…
KINGDOM: Animalia Phylum; Chordata CLASS: Actinopterygii ORDER: Siluriformes FAMILY: Callichthyidae SUBFAMILY: Corydoradinae GENUS: Corydora The name Corydoras is derived from the Greek word kory (helmet) and doras (skin). Corydoras is a genus of freshwater catfish. They are widely distributed in most of the South American countries except in Panama. The species can be found from the…
If you’re quite the fish lover, you might have already seen a couple of reef tanks first-hand. And seeing how beautiful they can be may inspire you to have your own version at home. A reef tank is the closest thing to the ocean that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home.…
Pets, in general, are a great addition to a home. They love you as much as you love them, sometimes more. They cheer you up whenever you feel sad, and provide endless amusement. And not all animals that do those things are four-legged and fluffy. They can be scaley, snouted, winged, eight-legged, even water bound.…
Fish are fairly hardy overall, especially if they have the proper living conditions. However, sometimes, despite your best efforts, at least one of your fish will become ill, probably with one of the more common fish diseases. If you have a sick fish, you will want to start by ruling out ICH, a fish disease…
Finally, you have the pond of your dreams, but things aren’t quite as perfect as you wanted them to be. How do you keep your pond in good shape? Here are some common pond problems you may encounter and how you can solve them. Leakage If your pond seems to be losing a lot of…
