Tank size, kits, lids and stands: the foundation of a healthy betta home.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Are gouramis aggressive towards other fish? The sources opened for this guide do not describe gourami temperament, so they do not establish that gouramis are aggressive or that they are peaceful. The habitat and size data from FishBase do not settle the question. The Merck Veterinary…
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Can gouramis live alone? In a suitable tank, a single gourami can be kept without another fish, but the sources opened for this guide do not say that gouramis do better alone or that a solitary life suits them. The answer depends on the species, the…
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Can betta fish and tetras live together? The sources we opened do not give a simple yes or no for a betta housed with tetras. They do give each species’ listed water range, diet and group needs, and those numbers show where a shared tank would…
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. How to transfer goldfish to new tank: float the sealed bag or container in the new water until the temperatures match, then release the fish gradually. Merck says adding a fish directly, “without a gradual equalization of temperature, can cause shock and stress.” The new tank…
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. How many danios in a 3 gallon tank? No safe count can be given from the sources checked. FishBase, a fish species database, describes zebra danios as fish kept in groups of five or more, with a minimum aquarium size of 60 cm. A 3 gallon…
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Guppies in 3 gallon tank setups are a poor match, based on the sources checked for this guide. FishBase, a fish species database, says guppies are kept in groups of five or more and need a minimum aquarium size of 60 cm. The Merck Veterinary Manual…
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Angelfish tank setup ideas start with one question: what does the fish need from its space? The best angelfish tank setup gives the fish stable heat, reliable filtration, places to rest and hide, and enough open water to move without bumping into décor. The sources checked…
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Will platy fry survive in community tank setups? They can, but survival depends mostly on whether adult fish can reach them. Newborn fry are small enough to be eaten, and the sources checked for this guide say that some species are more aggressive than others. A…
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Should the betta fish light at night stay on? Usually not, so the light should normally be off at night. The Merck Veterinary Manual says “Fish need a day/night cycle for optimal health,” and it warns that “Leaving the lights on 24 hours a day, 7…
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. A betta fish light timer should give the tank a regular day and night cycle. The Merck Veterinary Manual states that “Fish need a day/night cycle for optimal health,” and it warns that leaving the lights on around the clock is a stressor. The sources opened…
