Over three grueling months in a tiny cup, toxins in the water causing more and more damage by the day, a little Betta, lived to fight another day. This is the story of Bub. This little guy is far from out of the woods, but he already looks much better than the day I found … Read more
When dealing with bacterial diseases, Seachem makes two of the most effective medications on the market. Kanaplex and Metroplex are both powdered antibiotics which should be your go-to medications when you think your fish has a bacterial disease such as columaris, tuberculosis, popeye, fin rot, dropsy, etc. It’s easy to use, highly effective and in my opinion … Read more
New Life Spectrum arguably makes the highest-quality fish food available and many people know that. What people often don’t know about are their two medicated pellets, Hex Shield & Ick Shield. What do they do? Do they do what they say they do? That and much more in today’s article! (Disclaimer: Please don’t eat either … Read more
There is no such thing as a cure-all, but Seachem Paraguard is as close as you’re going to get. Many people’s recommendation to treat fish involves salt regardless of the illness. Thus, it is a must-have medication for your aquarium, but in reality, the must-have medication is Paraguard. Salt can be harmful to fish like … Read more
Isn’t it weird that while you’re sitting down drinking a Dr. Pepper and eating a slice of cheese pizza you’re trying to determine the absolute healthiest food to feed your fish? Many fish-keepers obsess over what they need to feed their fish. In this article we will discuss the best brands of food, which types … Read more
Quick Information: Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (20 Gallons Recommended) Experience Required: Moderate Water Conditions: 78-84 degrees, pH of 5.5-7.0. Soft to moderately hard water. Maximum Size: 3 inches Temperament: Typically Peaceful Background Information: The German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a staple fish in the aquarium hobby, this species of dwarf cichild comes from South America. These waters … Read more
If you keep fish then surely you’ve dealt with ich (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis), a very common parasitic infection which can reek havoc on your aquarium if you don’t quickly take the correct steps in order to control and eradicate the outbreak. Ich is one of, if not, the most mistreated fish illness that a hobbyist could expect … Read more
