Clownfish are popular fish for the aquarium for many reasons including their attractive and colorful appearance. This is not without problems, though, and one of these is how to integrate them into a tank with other fish. The best tank mates for Clownfish are Damsel Fish, Angel Fish, Wrasses, other Clownfish, and Dartfish. These are … 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
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
Of all the many important needs your fish has, the top two are clean good quality water to swim in, and nutritious healthy food that is as close as possible to what Clownfish eat in their natural habitat. Of course, the aquarium is only a simulated habitat, so feeding can never be totally natural. The … Read more
Clownfish are very social animals and they love to interact with other clownfish and humans alike. When setting up a tank with different species of fish one of the first issues to solve is which fish can live together and how many of each fish you can have so that your tank is relatively harmonious. … Read more
Stocking your aquarium with the appropriate number of fish is crucial for their health. A 75-gallon tank is tantalizingly large and offers many possibilities for marine and freshwater fish species. It is a common mistake for aquarists to get carried away and overstock their tanks. A 75-gallon tank can hold 25-30 fish, depending on their … Read more
If you’re trying to breed clownfish, you may have looked into your tank and noticed fewer clownfish than you had before. This might have you wondering… In general, clownfish will eat any eggs that are infertile, damaged, growing fungus, or are otherwise unviable. This helps protect the other eggs from being killed by bacteria and … Read more
Snowflake eels are beautiful, majestic creatures, capable of growing to be about 2ft long when they’re kept in an aquarium. Because of their large size and predatory nature, it can be tricky finding the right tank mates for their peculiar diet. Now as for finding the right tank mates for a Snowflake eel, this can … Read more
You are finally home with your new saltwater fish and have them all set up in their new home, an aquarium. They seem content and happy, but you start noticing something growing on the inside of the aquarium. It seems to be algae! But how do you go about removing it? You get an algae … Read more
