Green beans are often suggested as a good food to feed your bristlenose plecos (also known as bushynose plecos). I’ve always fed them to mine, and they honestly really love them. “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” – I get that. Although, it’s always fun to examine the consensus to see if we, as … Read more
Ever wondered if plecos, Chinese algae eaters, and panda garras are related? It’s a fair question, because they all have sucker mouths! So, maybe they are related? Nope, they’re not related even though they have similar traits. This is called convergent evolution! Convergent evolution, simply put, is when different animals evolve in a similar way … Read more
Every Christmas I like to at least set a spot of money aside to get something new or fun for my fish tanks. If you’re a fishkeeper yourself or you’re shopping for an aquarium hobbyist loved one, then this list might give you some ideas! I like Christmas because, for me at least, it’s a … Read more
What are the best YouTube aquarium channels? The internet has been great for the fishkeeping hobby, there’s no denying that. But, for me, one platform stands out above all the websites, forums, and social media communities—that is YouTube! If you’re an aquarium hobbyist and you spend a lot of time online, then you’ve certainly heard … Read more
By Guest Writer @LukesGoldies Choosing the right variety of goldfish to breed There are many different types of goldfish that can be chosen to breed, but only certain specific types are actually worth breeding on a small scale for profit. Some adult goldfish such as fantails may only sell for $10-15, but other goldfish such … Read more
Flowerhorns and red Texas cichlids—what’s the difference? Some people think a red Texas cichlid is a type of flowerhorn, and others don’t. So, in this pieice I’m aiming to answer that question along with some others: Are red Texas cichlids flowerhorns? How do you tell the difference between a flowerhorn and a red Texas? Can … Read more
How to stop fish from hiding out in your aquarium? It’s a tough one, for sure. It’s also a question that us fishkeepers have been wrangling with for years. Depending on what fish you keep, you might have never encountered this problem. Some fish are just inherently less skittish, e.g. goldfish. Mine don’t even flee … Read more
Are live plants good for aquarium fish? Spoiler: yes. Depending on how curious you are as to why they’re good for your fish, you might be able to stop reading here! Although, in this article’s defense, it’s a quick, easy, and informative read so I implore you to stick it out. Also, the more you … Read more
Is it okay to keep betta fish in a vase? Well, the popular answer would be a simple no. However, the truth is much, much more complicated. Am I suggesting a newcomer should blindly buy a betta fish from Petsmart and shove it into a vase? Absolutely not! But, am I saying it’s possible to … Read more
Spotting the difference between male and female betta fish can be easy or it can be difficult. This is because if you don’t know what to look for, it’s difficult. While, if you do know what to look for, it’s a total breeze! When I first got into the hobby over 30 years ago, I … Read more
