Whether the fish are biting or not, it’s customary to give a 15% or 20% tip to a hard working and knowledgeable guide. How much do you typically tip a fishing guide? Reward your guide with about 20 percent for good service, more if you’re really happy and can afford it. If you’re not thrilled…
Are loaches schooling fish? Generally, they are peaceful scavengers that spend their time rooting about for tidbits of food on the bottom. Many Loach species actually prefer to be kept in schools, and some species will literally pine away with loneliness if kept alone. Do Yoyo loaches need to be in groups? Yoyo loaches grow…
In order to keep the baby growing and healthy, you’ll need to feed it more than just pellets its whole life, especially while it is still growing. My favorite nonliving foods to feed baby bettas. along with crushed pellets, are freeze dried tubifex worms, frozen brine shrimp, and Repashy gel foods. How many pellets do…
Are barnacles good for aquarium? Barnacles are good. They are harmless filter feeders. The problem with all the stuff on your live rock is, it may die during your cycling period and prolong the process. Nothing to worry about yet. Can barnacles live in freshwater? When the hull of a ship is covered in barnacles,…
The temperature should be kept at 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Colder water can kill the betta, as the betta’s immune system will slow and make them susceptible to disease. Hotter water can make them uncomfortable and age quickly, as their metabolism will increase. The temperature should be maintained with a heater. How cold is too cold…
While Betta fish may survive for 14 days without food, don’t leave your pet unfed for more than 5 days. A couple of days trip should be okay but you must assign someone to feed your Betta if you’ll be away for longer. Also, don’t rely on vacation feeders or plant matter for feeding your…
Bettas like light so that they know when to wake up and prefer a darker environment to sleep. This will give your Betta a regular sleeping pattern that matches yours. When you think about it, of course Betta fish do like light, they come from the tropics in Thailand where there is a lot of…
Due to their weak swimming abilities, sinking pellets are the preferred option. You might also see your crayfish eating any leftover fish flakes that sink to the bottom of the tank. Many aquarists like to provide small minnow fish or fry to give their crustacean something to hunt. What should you not feed crayfish? Sprinkle…
Is it safe to eat gar fish? The short answer is that yes, you can definitely eat alligator gar, but they must be prepared carefully to ensure they are cleaned properly. Most alligator gar, when properly cleaned, can provide thick, boneless fillets that are excellent to eat using a variety of preparations. Can you cook…
Although bettas can tolerate small spaces and poor water quality, they do best in small aquariums (at least two gallons) with regular water changes. The preferred water temperature for a betta is 76-82 degrees F. Is a small tank bad for a betta fish? In a tank smaller than 5 gallons, your betta won’t live…
After a few months here on Mustique, one thing I have learned is that fish can, in fact, be too fresh. There is a window of two to three hours when a fresh catch is an exemplary piece of fish, perfect for grilling or serving raw. Then there’s a 24-hour period where your fish turns…
Is too much tannins bad for fish? Tannin is not harmful to fish. The only caveat is the appearance of the aquarium, and mainly, depending on the quantity, it can lower the pH levels of the water. Will tannins kill my fish? The discoloration caused by the tannins will not harm your aquarium inhabitants but…