Author: Adriano Golob

The Pink Tail Chalceus (Chalceus macrolepidotus) is a very shy fish, but at the same time active and can live both alone and in large schools. These fish are endemic to South America and can be found in all rivers of the Negro and Orinoco rivers basins. They usually inhabit the upper regions of fast-flowing, crystalline and highly oxygenated rivers. With a very bright pink/red tail, this fish has rather large silvery scales on its upper body, gradually tapering off as they move down its belly. These fish also have large eyes and a dark spot near the gills, and…

The Emerald Crab (Mithrax sculptus) is one of the most common invertebrates used to compose the cleaning team of many marine fish tanks. The species is quite popular because it helps keep the aquarium clean and loves to feed on Bubble Algae. In the wild, the Emerald Crab is found in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Its range extends from the Bahamas and southern Florida to northern Brazil at depths that can reach 54 meters. The species usually lives in coral reefs. The Emerald Crab, as the name implies, has very bright green tones. Its flat and compact…

The Empire Gudgeon (Hypseleotris compressa) is a very attractive and hardy fish that can tolerate a wide range of water parameters. The species, known for being peaceful, can live in groups with numerous other fish, although they must be similar in size and behavior. These fish are endemic to the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of Australia. In addition, they can also be seen in southern New Guinea. The species inhabits streams and rivers, but is also found in still water places and can withstand sea level salinity. They often live near tree roots and dense vegetation and sometimes hide among…

The Mahecola Barb (Puntius mahecola) is a peaceful and, hardy fish and has no special requirements about the water conditions. This means that it can coexist with countless other fish species without major problems. However, he is quite difficult to find in pet stores, but they are very popular among hobbyists in India. In the wild, the Mahecola Barb is found in rivers that drain from much of the Western Ghats mountains in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, as well as Karnataka in southern India. Inhabits shallow, slow-flowing rivers with muddy or sandy substrate filled with dense vegetation along their margins. In…

The Exclamation Point Rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides) is a small, very resistant and peaceful freshwater fish, but it doesn’t adapt very well to community fish tanks due to its size and shy nature. The species is found in the basins of the Sai Buri, Mae klong and Chao Phraya rivers in the southern peninsula of Thailand, where they live in shallow water places such as swamps, ponds and rice paddies. The water in these environments is usually quite soft and acidic and sometimes stained with tannins. Some groups of these fish have also been found in Cambodia and Vietnam, where they…

Why My Betta Fish Stay on the Bottom of the Fish Tank? What does that mean? Is there anything I can do to save it? The betta is often a showy, active fish who loves to put on a show in the tank when you’re around. But in some cases, you can see him stay on the bottom of the fish tank. But what does this mean? It turns out that this could mean several things, including that your fish is just resting. Anyway, let’s take a look at some of the main reasons why a betta fish can be…

Why Are My Fish Not Eating? In this post, we will help you to solve this problem so common in Fishkeeping. There are many reasons why your fish may not be eating properly. The good news is that most of the reasons that lead to this can be corrected before there are more serious consequences or even the death of your little fish. Has Your Aquarium Been Configured For The Species You Are Breeding? The main characteristic of fishkeeping is the environment to which he it’s included. When keeping fish, it’s important to replicate their natural habitat as close as…

The swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a fish species that has different colors, with males being easily identified by their signature “sword” as a tail. In short, it’s an extremely resistant fish that can adapt to a wide range of water conditions. About the reproduction, the fry already swim freely in the aquarium. In addition, like guppies, they are prolific and a female will give birth once every 28 days. Thus, it’s recommended that this species be kept in groups of 1 male for every 3 females. However, they will feed on most foods available on the pet stores, such as…

Using salt in the freshwater aquarium! In this article, we will discuss when we can use salt in the fish tanks. The next time your fish is sick, the cure may not be so far away from you, but on your kitchen table. Common salt is a useful remedy for the prevention and treatment of various diseases in freshwater fish. It mainly helps in the healing of injuries, it also promotes the formation of the coating that protects the fish, improves the functions of the gills, reduces the absorption of nitrate and is effective against some parasites. See Also: Nitrate…

Why My Fish Tank Smells Bad? There are many reasons for this, in this article we will list some of them! When we set up fish tanks at home, we want everything to be a fun and exciting adventure, and that this offers the opportunity to observe other worlds. However, if your fish tank smells bad, it indicates that something has gone wrong and needs your attention. However, there are many different reasons that can cause this bad smell. In this article, we’ll help you identify some of the possible causes of this problem. Decomposing Of Organic Matter Many can…