Fish Keeping Guides

Here you’ll find a collection of comprehensive guides focusing on the care aspect of fishkeeping. Learn how to look after any particular species of pet fish while informing yourself about their key characteristics. Also, learn which fish can get along with each other in the same tank.

🐌 Why is My Aquarium Snail Floating?

Aquarium snails often display fascinating and quirky behaviors—including floating. While this can sometimes be a harmless and natural occurrence, it might also signal issues in the tank.

This guide explores the reasons behind floating snails, from changes in water quality to natural buoyancy tricks, and provides actionable tips to identify whether your snail is healthy, hungry, stressed, or unwell. Discover how to maintain ideal tank conditions, ensure your snail’s well-being, and distinguish between playful behavior and potential health concerns.

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How Long Can Fish Go Without Eating Any Food? (+ Chart)

You are in control of your fish tank, right until you have to leave town for a few days. But how long can your pet fish go without eating? Will your fish be able to live a couple of days without being fed? Would the aquarium survive on its own for a whole week? If so, exactly how long can your pet fish go without food, and will they turn ill during this period? Is there a way around starving them if you’re leaving for a vacation?

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What Fish Tank Mates Will Get Along With a Betta?

The betta fish has long been perceived as a solitary creature, notorious for its aggressive tendencies towards tank mates. However, recent insights have shattered this misconception, revealing a realm of compatibility waiting to be explored. With careful consideration of tank size, decor, and the unique temperament of each betta, a harmonious community can be established.

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How Many Glofish Are Actually Recommended Per Gallon?

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First of all, let me point out that the “inch per gallon” rule does not apply to Glofish. Moreover, that rule is not and will never be correct for any species of fish. Imagine putting a 10-inch fish in a 20-inch (10 gallons) tank. With good filtration, It will probably survive, true, but will it be happy?

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