Although I thought that the filter was all I needed for my betta fish, I quickly discovered that an air pump might be required as well. Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about how much dissolved oxygen a betta fish needs, what factors contribute to oxygen levels in an aquarium, and…
When I was setting up my first tank for two pet goldfish, I wondered: do goldfish need a filter? I quicky did my research and have learned a lot since. Here’s what you should know: Keep on reading, as there’s more to this choice than just “goldfish are messy eaters”. Do Goldfish Need a Filter?…
Although I thought that I could keep it under control, what I quickly realized is that keeping multiple male betta fish together did not work. Generally speaking, are betta fish aggressive? Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about betta fish aggression, territoriality, what kind of triggers they have, and what you can…
Something I’ve often wondered when I feed my goldfish is whether or not they have teeth. While they may have teeth, it’s not quite what you might think, so let’s take a look. Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about the dental structure of goldfish, as well as many other interesting…
Something that I often wondered about throughout my years of fishkeeping is whether or not my betta fish gets lonely. Keep on reading to find out everything there is to know about betta fish and their social needs, as well as some ideal tank mates. Do Betta Fish Have Social Needs – Are They Lonely?…
Something that I really can’t stand is when people think that it’s okay to keep a goldfish in a small and plain bowl without any kind of decorations, filtration, or anything in between. Keep reading to figure out exactly why a goldfish probably shouldn’t live in a bowl, and how you can keep a goldfish…
A very common questions that people have is: do bettas need light? On this page you’ll find the answer! Keep reading to find out exactly what kind of light your betta fish needs, how much of it, what some good lights are, and more. Is Light Required for Betta Fish? A betta fish, just like…
What is really frustrating is when people think that a betta fish can live in a bowl without any sort of decorations, filtration, substrate, or anything in between. Keep reading to find out exactly why a Bank of fish should not be kept in nothing more than a bowl. Reasons Why a Betta Fish Cannot…
Something that I quite recently noticed in my fish tank is that the snails seem to be disappearing, and I somewhat suspect the goldfish to be responsible. Today, I’m going to talk about everything there is to know about goldfish eating snails, why it happens, what you can do about it, and more. Do Goldfish…
Through many years of attempting to keep different fish together, I’ve discovered that there are some that just don’t work. Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about keeping these two fish together and why it is generally considered a bad idea. Can Goldfish and Bettas Live Together? The unfortunate reality is…
