Although not my proudest moment, I have treated freshwater ich many times on my cichlids. I am fairly new to saltwater fishkeeping, so I was shocked when white spots appeared all over my clownfish on one sunny day. It wasn’t long before I realized it was marine Ich. I quickly typed in google “white spots on clownfish” […]

Cichlids are known for their anger issues, which is a fact that they have earned a reputation for. Cichlids will not hesitate to beat up their tank mates for reasons they don’t understand. If I told you that there is a cichlid that is beautiful, easy to maintain, and mildly aggressive, would it be a good investment? […]

The name Cumberland slider turtle is derived from the fact that it slides into deep water to protect itself when it’s alarmed. The turtle is affectionately called Troost’s turtle after the Dutch-American naturalist Gerrard Troost. Cumberland slider turtles can become a nuisance if they are not handled properly. It will be a memorable experience if you have […]

It is not new to preserve turtle shells. This has been done for many different reasons by humans for hundreds of years. People in China kept them for their medicinal value. Ancient humans created jewelry, bow parts and musical instruments from turtle shells. Now, it’s the 21st Century. Interior designers were looking for preserved turtle shells as […]

On a Sunday night, I was browsing a forum for cichlids when I saw this question: Can you eat oscar fish. The guy wasn’t working and couldn’t afford to keep his pet oscars. There was mixed reactions to the comments thread. Some questioned his ethics while others sympathized with him. Before I knew it I was in a […]

Turtles can withstand cold temperatures for months in winter that would kill any mammal in a matter of minutes. Turtles are one of the most resilient and hardy creatures that we know. Sometimes, even seemingly harmless things can lead to life-threatening situations. Cold is one such factor. For a long time, turtles can survive in frozen ponds during […]

Aquariums are filled with goldfish all over the world. They can be kept with cichlids and bettas as well as angelfish. People don’t realize that goldfish are a different species than other fish. Although all are freshwater species, there is a subtle difference in that goldfish are coldwater fish and the rest are tropical fish. Can goldfish eat tropical […]

Many people believe that glofish cannot have babies. This is incorrect. They are very fertile and can produce healthy fry just like the original species. You can legally breed them, but it’s another thing. However, if there are male and female glofish living in the same tank they will naturally have some children. How can you tell if your glofish […]

Many times, the internet goes viral for animals with down syndrome. Blog posts, YouTube videos and gifs are all the credit. Already, we’ve seen “Kenny” the white tiger, “Lil Bub” the cat, and “Monty” the cat gaining thousands of followers via their social media accounts. Due to their unique features, these animals are thought to have Down Syndrome. […]

One day, I was looking at YouTube videos by a man named “fish whisperer.” I actually found his videos while searching for my previous blog post about can turtles eat bananas. Over the next one and half hours, he fed his turtles all sorts of food. His turtle eating strawberries was the one that caught my eye. I […]