The thickness of the glass for a pond window should depend on several factors. The size and shape of the window, as well as any potential sources of pressure or weight placed on it will determine what type and thickness of glass to use. Generally speaking, an aquarium-style pane that is 6 mm thick will …
Yes, duckweed is good for betta fish. Duckweed provides an excellent source of food and shade to protect them from the sun’s rays. It also helps reduce the amount of ammonia in their water, which can be toxic to fish. Additionally, it helps oxygenate the tank by providing a surface area for beneficial bacteria to …
A 75-gallon tank should be equipped with an FX6 filter. The FX6 canister filter is one of the most powerful filtration systems available and will provide strong mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration for your aquarium. It has six media baskets that allow you to customize your filtration system according to the needs of your aquarium …
Channa Barca is a carp-like fish native to Southeast Asia. It has been introduced to North America and is now available for sale in the United States. They are typically bright green with dark stripes and have an elongated, slender body that can grow up to about 12 inches long. The Channa Barca diet consists …
Betta fish getting stuck to the filter intake is a common problem for betta owners. It usually occurs when the filter intake has an opening that is too large for the size of the betta, allowing them to swim through and get stuck in it. Once caught, they cannot escape due to their long, slender …
Betta fish, or Siamese fighting fish, are known for their vibrant colors and impressive finnage. The fins of betta fish can be damaged due to disease, environmental factors such as poor water quality, or even aggressive behavior from other fishes. It depends on the severity of the damage, but it generally takes 4-6 weeks for …
Yes, ghost shrimp do eat brown algae. Brown algae is a type of photosynthetic seaweed that grows in fresh and saltwater environments. Ghost shrimp feed on the soft parts of brown algae as well as detritus (organic matter) like decaying plants or animal matter found on the bottom of an aquarium. They are scavengers, so …
Rainbow sharks can live in the same tank as bettas, but they should not be kept together. These two fish species have very different needs and personalities and are likely to become stressed when housed together. Rainbow sharks need plenty of space, as they are active swimmers that require a large area to roam around …
Dumbo vs Elephant Ear Betta are two different varieties of the same species, Betta splendens. Dumbo bettas have large fins that resemble an elephant’s ears and sport a variety of colors such as pink, red, orange and blue. The fins on these fish appear to be jutting out from their heads like elephant ears. On …
If your betta is not moving after a water change, the most likely cause is shock. Water changes can be stressful for fish, so it’s important to make sure you use dechlorinated water that matches the temperature of their tank and gradually add it in over a period of time. It’s also possible they may …