Seeing white spots on your fish? Learn what causes ich, how to treat it with salt, heat, or medication, and how to prevent it in the future. Clear, friendly, and expert advice with real stories from my fish tanks. The first time I saw white spots on my fish, I froze. My goldfish, had been […]
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Discover expert tips on clown loach care—covering tank size, lifespan, diet, social behavior, and setup advice. Learn practical steps to keep your clown loaches healthy and happy. Picture this: a school of orange-and-black striped fish zipping through your tank like underwater puppies. That’s the life of clown loaches. Their playful personalities, unique behaviors (like sleeping
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Learn how to care for Green Terrors with this complete guide covering tank setup, size, lifespan, diet, and tank mates. Discover tips on avoiding aggression, choosing the right equipment, and understanding Green Terror vs Gold Saum differences. If you’ve ever wanted a fish that combines stunning colors with bold personality, the Green Terror cichlid (Andinoacara rivulatus)
Learn how to recognize and treat bacterial infections in aquarium fish. Expert guidance on symptoms, causes, treatment steps (water quality, salt, antibiotics), and prevention to keep your tank healthy. Bacterial infections are among the most common health issues in aquarium fish—second only to parasites. They often sneak in through wounds or stress, and if left
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Wondering if you should use aquarium salt in your freshwater tank? Discover when to use it, the benefits, risks, and safe practices for fish, plants, and cichlids—plus real-life insights from experienced fishkeepers. When I bought my first freshwater tank, one of the first debates I ran into was: “Should I use aquarium salt?” Some fishkeepers
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Fin rot is one of the most common aquarium fish diseases. Learn how to spot, treat, and prevent fin rot in fish with proven methods and safe treatments. If you’ve ever looked at your fish and noticed their fins fraying, ragged, or discolored, you may be dealing with fin rot. Don’t panic—this is one of
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Is API Pimafix worth it? Read my full Pimafix review of this natural antifungal for aquariums, including pros, cons, real results, and tips for safe use. If you’ve ever seen white fuzzy growths on your fish or eggs, you know how scary fungus can be. I’ve dealt with it many times in community tanks, and
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Melafix vs Pimafix vs antibiotics – which aquarium treatment should you use? This guide compares their uses, effectiveness, safety, and best applications to help fishkeepers choose the right option. If you’ve ever dealt with a sick fish, you know the scramble: cloudy fins, white spots, or a strange sore—and you’re suddenly staring at the aquarium
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Learn how to care for discus fish with this complete, conversational guide. Discover the best tank size, setup, compatible mates, lifespan, feeding tips, and how to keep your discus thriving like “kings of the tank.” If I’m honest, the first time I saw discus fish, I felt like I’d spotted royalty gliding through water. Their
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