Bettas tend to have aggressive personalities; thus, you should choose their tankmates wisely. However, snails make good tankmates for bettas as long as they are not too small. Bettas may attempt to eat small snails, but they generally will spit them back out because they don’t like the shell, in my experience. Bettas often attempt … Read more
Cory catfish are one of the few fish that can reliably live with betta fish. With their docile nature, Cory catfish don’t aggravate the notorious prey drive that makes bettas such difficult tank mates. Cory catfish, also known as Corydoras, are one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby, especially for community tanks. … Read more
In general, Kuhli Loaches won’t eat snails. Unlike some other loaches, Kuhli Loaches don’t hunt, preferring to feed off the bottom of the tank by sifting through the substrate. On rare occasions, a Kuhli Loach may ingest a snail accidentally, but the snail must be incredibly small. Everyone adores a Kuhli Loach. These sassy noodle … Read more
Neon tetras are one of the most popular fish in the hobby, and not without good reason. They look great – but they do have limits to how small of an aquarium you can keep them in. Neon tetras can be kept in a 5 gallon aquarium, but it is recommended to keep them in … Read more
The delightful betta fish, also known as “Siamese fighting fish,” are usually kept as pets because of their stunning colors and long trailing fins. One of the typical betta behaviors you may have noticed is when a betta puffs out their gills and fins to make themselves look bigger. This behavior is called flaring, and it’s … Read more
Fish add a soothing and tranquil ambiance to any space, be it a home, office, or recreational center. Plenty of fish can be inexpensive to buy, including certain breeds of goldfish. But the price of tanks can be eyewatering. How much space does a goldfish really need? After all, in the 80s, people won them … Read more
Cichlids can be quite aggressive, not to mention that some of them can grow over one foot long. Having enough space in the aquarium depends on the type of cichlid, other fish in the tank, how much decor you have, and more. The good news is that you can create the perfect cichlid environment in … Read more
A 40 gallon aquarium is a great size for a beginner, but it’s not large enough that you can keep everything in it. A key part of having a successful tank is knowing how many fish you can safely keep in it. A 40 gallon breeder tank can hold 1-2 medium sized fish or 20-25 … Read more
There are a great number of fish in the hobby that will live peacefully with other fish, but that will devour any shrimp as soon as they hit the tank. Are cory catfish one of those types of fish? In general, cory catfish will not eat shrimp. Adult shrimp, specifically are too big to eat … Read more
Clown fish, famously known as Nemo’s species, are territorial sorts that aren’t well suited to living with more than one of their own kind in captivity. Clownfish will eat any other clownfish that are small enough to fit in their mouths. This means fry will get eaten almost immediately, even by their parents. Adult clownfish, … Read more
