Are dwarf gourami friendly? They are peaceful little fish that really don’t bother anyone and they’re very hardy. They will thrive in a heavily planted tank and prefer soft, slightly acidic water, similar to what dwarf gouramis need. Are gourami friendly? Although gouramis are not aggressive fish, males can become belligerent toward each other. However,…

The best water to add to your tank is tap water, as long as it’s conditioned first. Failing that, you should try using spring water. You should ALWAYS avoid purified or distilled water, as it lacks the necessary minerals and nutrients your betta needs to survive. It’s often beneficial to use a stress coat additive….

FAQ – Can two betta fish live in the same tank? No, particularly when talking about two male betta fish. You should not have more than one male betta in the same tank. Betta fish are very territorial, not only will the two males end up fighting but the fact they are sharing the same…

The lake is home to a wide range of fish, including Black Brim, Mullet and Eels. Fishing is permitted from most walkways and bridges within Sanctuary Lakes Resort. Can you swim in Sanctuary Lakes? The playground setting is quiet and serene, with a gentle cool breeze and bird life fluttering by the shore. The water…

Fishers haven’t always been prevalent in the central and western parts of New York State. But since then, fisher numbers have increased, due in part to a trapping closure from 1937 to 1949 and the reversion of agricultural fields back into forest lands. Are fishers in Western New York? There’s currently robust populations in the…

The ponds in the garden are home to fish, turtles, and other small animals, and you can even see the Hirenaganishiki-goi, a breed of koi fish that is highly prized in Japan. Where can I find koi fish in Tokyo? Here are some of the best spots to see koi ponds in Tokyo; Happo-en in…

Oily fish – such as salmon and sardines – is also particularly high in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, which can help to keep your heart healthy. Most of us should have more fish in our diet, including more oily fish. Is the oil in canned sardines healthy? Whether in oil or in water, they also…

Whiting are actually kingfish, and three different species are caught in the waters off Cape Fear. There are enough differences to separate the species, but there’s no need to. The northern kingfish, Menticirrhus saxatilis, is the most-impressive of the three species. Is whiting and kingfish the same? Whiting, or “kingfish”, are some of the best…

Large numbers of lernaeids in copepodid stages can kill small fish by damaging their gills and making it hard for the fish to breathe. When female parasites attach to the fish, they burrow deep into the tissues and eventually embed an anterior anchor into the fish’s body. How did my fish get anchor worms? Causes…

Footage has emerged of a frozen fish being ‘brought back to life’ after being defrosted in warm water. Fish can survive this kind of freezing cold because they contain ‘antifreeze’ proteins in their blood. Can frozen fish reanimate? Zebrafish can do it. Reanimation efforts on the tiny tropical fish, prized among scientists because their translucent…

What happens if you keep schooling fish alone? No, you can’t just have one neon tetra. Neon tetras are schooling fish with a minimum school size of 6 members. Without a companion in the tank, neon tetra is likely to develop depression and will weaken their immunity. Is it bad to keep a fish alone?…

Bottom Feeders Roll In Aquarium Care They’re commonly low-maintenance fish, who’ll spend their time cleaning your tank by eating up leftover fish food and decaying plant matter. What do you feed bottom feeder fish? Most , and other bottom feeders do best on sinking tablets, wafers and pellet foods. Can bottom feeders eat anything? Bottom…