What Is A Jellybean Cichlid? Jellybean jellybean cichlids don’t come from naturally occurring fish. They are disguised as dyed blood parrots. In 1986, in Taiwan, jellybean cichlids first appeared in aquarium hobby. Most often, the protective slime coating of albino bloodparrot Cichlids is chemically removed. The slime coat is stimulated by a final bath in chemical solution. They are available […]

A filter is unnecessary for fish that are not in need of one. Every fish needs a filter. It is the only thing that can replace it. When I was asked to write this article, I had to face a moral dilemma. My initial reaction was “No.” It is unethical to create content about a topic such as this. After […]

Did you know that over 80% of the oceans have not been mapped or explored by humans? We don’t know what lies beneath. Even though there is a feature film about clownfishes, the truth is that there are still many things we don’t know. Let’s take, for example, their anatomy. We don’t know much about how their bodies […]

Beginner-friendly fish, neon tetras can be found in the pond. They are beautiful to look at, can move in groups, produce little bioload and are very hardy. If you are a beginner with a small tank, I would definitely recommend them! What tank size is appropriate for these fish? How many neon tetras can you keep in a 5-gallon […]

Slider turtles are a popular reptile pet. Some of these include the red-eared slider and yellow-bellied slider as well as pond sliders. These three species are not the only ones that get attention. Some newer species are now on the scene. Yes, these are peacock slider turtles. This episode will cover the care of a peacock slider […]

Last year, I was in my hometown for holidays. While walking with my brother, I came upon a horrifying, horrible sight. It was not an accident. It was the local fish shop. Yes, your local fish shop. The signboard is large and features a photo showing a clownfish inside a 1-gallon deco set. It also has the words […]

It was long believed that electric blue Jack Dempseys were man-made species. They are a cross between the original Jack Dempseys and another New World cichlid. Today, however, it is generally agreed that these fish with brilliant looks are natural variations of the OG Jack Dempsey. They are named after Jack Dempsey, an American boxer. They […]

We picture turtles swimming in the ocean with divers and eating plankton. Did you know that turtles must come to the surface to breathe, just as whales? Turtles do not have gills. They have lungs, and must breathe through their nares which are located just above their mouth. If you’re a pet turtle owner, the question is, […]

Some turtles are quite amusing, such as biting their own skin and spitting water. There’s more to turtles than meets the eye. Biting can be used to soothe their skin irritations. Digging holes is another example of an eccentric habit. Why Do Turtles Dig Holes? Nearly all species of turtles love to dig and burrow. This behavior can be […]

There are seven species of sea turtles that live in the ocean. They travel thousands of miles to reach their nesting and foraging grounds. These seven species are all endangered and marine conservation groups have imposed strict rules for selling, hunting, and keeping them as pets. Can you keep a sea turtle? You cannot keep a sea turtle […]