A well-stocked neon tetra can be a masterpiece of art. It is a conversation starter. It’s a spectacular sight to see the combination of geometric schools and a burst of red and blue colors. If you are just starting out in the hobby, a 20-gallon tank of neon tetras can be a great place to start. The question is: […]

Animal tails play an important role. A cheetah’s tail is aerodynamic, which helps it maintain balance while running. However, a fish’s tail can be used to move in a different direction. Modern-day aircraft and submarines also include the tail mechanism of fish. What about the turtle? What’s the point of tails for turtles? Do Turtles Have Tails? All turtles […]

My turtles will eat anything that is even remotely edible. It doesn’t even need to be edible. You can use plastic toys, rocks or poop to make it edible. It’s still quite funny to watch them munch on their small mouths. How do they feed this hunger? Are turtles equipped with teeth? Or do they depend on another? Are Turtles able […]

It would not be an exaggeration to say that mollies are the rabbits living in the ocean. They are more likely to breed and produce many fry per year. What makes mollies so prolific breeders? Are they capable of laying eggs? What do molly-fish eggs look like if they do? This blog will cover everything you need to know […]

Many people ask us how old our Red-eared slider turtle turtle is. However, if we don’t know the date of its hatching, there’s no way to tell. There are very few ways to determine age and they can be quite accurate. How Old is My Red-Eared Slider Turtle? Although there is no way to determine the […]

Some fish are very sexually dimorphic. Freshwater angelfish are different. How do you distinguish male from female angelfish? How can you tell the difference? For someone just starting, this can seem daunting. This blog will cover all the distinguishing factors, both the obvious and the subtle. I am confident you’ll be able to identify them all by the end. How […]

Black mollies can be prolific breeders. According to what I’ve heard, they can produce over 100 fry in a single breeding season. Black mollies are tough and resilient, but they need special care during pregnancy. Your black molly fish pregnant will give birth to premature fry that won’t survive. This blog will cover everything you need to know […]

Over a decade of fishkeeping experience, I have dealt with more than a dozen types of algae. The fuzzy black mold that grows in my fish tanks and is stubborn, is the one I fear most. If this unwanted guest has found a home in your fish tank, you’ve come to the right place. This blog will […]

It’s clear that nerite slugs are a great addition to any tank with algae. Their eggs don’t hatch in freshwater which is an advantage if you want to control their numbers. These infertile eggs may still bother you. Neriites snails don’t lay eggs in clutches like most freshwater snails. Instead, they deposit the eggs in a single […]

Box turtles are terrestrial creatures that enjoy spending time on the ground. There are four species of box turtles. Answering the question “Can box turtles swim” will take a little longer than we expected. But if you’re looking for a quick answer… Can Box Turtles Swim? Yes, box turtles can swim. Box turtles are a native of marshes […]