Aquarium Fish Species Archives

Arowana: Ideal Habitat & Diet

Q: I'm new to fish-keeping and recently bought one arowana and some basic necessities from a local fish shop. Basically, I would like to know what type of tank, diet, and habitat are suitable for arowanas? Is a 2ft tank, a filter running on an air pump supply, and a ...

Parrot Cichlids: Spinal Curvature

Q: My parrot cichlid fish has been sinking or lying sideways at the bottom of the tank for the past month. Each time I feed it, it would swim up for food but afterward sink back to the bottom. Otherwise, it looks healthy to me. What is the problem? It seems ...

Betta Aquarium: How To Care for Siamese Fighting Fish

Q. I recently bought a Siamese fighting fish in a glass jar. This is my first time rearing fish, so how do I care for it? Housing Your Betta: Based on the reputation of their aggressive nature, fighting fish or bettas are kept separate from each other. But actually, it is ...

My Betta Always Stays At The Top

Q: Why does my long-tailed betta always stay at the top corner of the tank as if it was dead? Betta keepers usually have the misconception that the fish can be kept alone in a small container or tank without proper filtration, aeration, and satisfactory sanitary conditions. Hence, bettas are often ...

Basic Tips For Caring For Your Guppies

I shall always remember the endless hours of pleasure derived from watching the guppies which I kept during my childhood days. The males swishing their beautiful tails of rainbow hues about, and newborn fry emerging from their mothers’ bulging bellies were fascinating sights to behold. These days, fish breeders have turned ...

Can Guppies and Neon Tetra Cohabit?

Q: I have been keeping eight guppies for a while now, and just recently my father bought me three neon tetras. I know for a fact that guppies and neon tetras are schooling fish but wonder if they do get along well together? Yes. Both guppies and neon tetras are peace ...

Novice’s Guide To Housing Goldfish

If you’re thinking of keeping goldfish in a bowl because the cost of setup looks quaint and it takes up little space...knock that silly idea out of your head! Confining goldfish to a small bowl or container is cruel, as these fish have a propensity to grow very large. It not ...

Blood Red Parrot Cichlid: Treating Black Patches and White Spots

Q1: My blood parrot cichlid has black patches and spots. I tried using “Ocean-free Super Fish Guard” but that didn’t help. I've never used Ocean-free Super Fish Guard before, but according to my understanding it is used to remove chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals, buffer PH and reduces stress, stimulate protective ...

Does a Bigger Tank Promote Faster Growth in Fish?

Q: I recently bought a louhan fish and put it in a three foot tank. I was advised by friends to keep the fish in a bigger tank if I want my luohan to grow faster. Is it true that bigger tank promotes faster growth in luohan or any fish ...

Tips On Rearing An Auspicious Fish Like Goldfish

First domesticated more than a thousand years ago by the Chinese, the goldfish has indeed come a long way. It was introduced into Japan around the 15th century, and selective breeding over the centuries in these two Eastern countries led to myriad genetic mutations that created the hundreds of varieties ...