A 20-gallon tank is an ideal sized home for between 10 and 15 Neon Tetras. Neon Tetras can grow up to 2 inches in length. The general rule of thumb for fish under 3″ is that you can keep 1″ of fish per gallon of water. Let’s discuss how many tetras you can keep with … Read more
Neon tetras are great looking fish that shoal well and really improve the look of the aquarium if you have a large group of them. But are they a hardy fish, or are they prone to disease? Are Neon Tetras Hardy? Neon tetras have a reputation for being hardy fish, but that’s mostly a relic … Read more
Guppies are one of the few fish that are commonly believed to be able to live in 5 gallons comfortably. They come in so many different colors and patterns that they can really make a 5 gallon aquarium come to life and look great. (Especially if you add real or fake plants to add visual … Read more
If you’ve been looking for frogs that you can keep in smaller than a 10 gallon terrarium, you’ve probably been having a bit of a hard time. Luckily, there are a few options that may just work for you. Frogs are really happier in a 10 gallon tank, so if you can swing the small … Read more
A 5 gallon terrarium just isn’t a lot of space to keep a lizard. If you only have 5 gallons of space, it pretty much eliminates all of the well known geckos right off the bats. Sorry, but no crested, gargoyle, or tokay geckos for you. Fortunately, there are still quite a few worthy geckos … Read more
When you think of aquatic reptiles, turtles are probably one of the first names that come to mind. Since a lot of them spend their entire lives in or around water, you might think that a turtle drowning sounds a bit silly. Unfortunately, turtles can and do drown. Let’s discuss why. All Turtles Can Drown … Read more
Yes, all turtles lay eggs. Turtles prefer to lay their eggs in sand or sandy, moist soil. Egg laying season stretches from Spring to early Fall every year. With most turtles laying eggs in the summer months. Turtles can clutch more than once a season. Each clutch can hold anywhere from ten eggs to almost … Read more
In the aquarium hobby, Betta fish are very popular. Besides being small, colorful, and easy to care for, they are very forgiving. They do have a bit of an issue when it comes to compatibility with tank mates, however. In a 10 gallon tank, bettas do well with brigittae rasboras, ember tetras, strawberry rasboras, and … Read more
The turtle is widely recognized for its attachment to spiritual and mystical beliefs. Across the world, the turtle symbolizes different things to different cultures. Due to their long lives, protective shell, and slow speed, the turtles’ meaning to humans is associated with mental, physical, and emotional states during certain times of life. As one of … Read more
Blood Parrot Cichlids are far more peaceful than other Cichlids. They are fantastic large fish in community tanks. Due to their relaxed attitude and tiny mouth relative to their body size, there are many different species to choose from as tank mates for a Blood Parrot Cichlid. Some of the best tank mates for blood … Read more
