In 2018, I bought my first pair polar parrot cichlids. I don’t recall any information being available about these fish. I used the little information provided by the breeder, my personal experience and a lot of luck to raise them. Now, fast forward to a few years and I’m shocked at the amount of misinformation available for […]

Cartoons have been shaping our perceptions of how a turtle looks with or without its shell for years. The cartoons of our childhood are long gone. This is the right time to find real answers. You thought turtles had a hollow under their shells? Let’s find out! What does a turtle look like without a shell? The turtle’s shell […]

Finding Nemo did us dirty. It got us thinking about clownfish as innocent, sweet little fish. They’re not. It also led us to believe that clownfish can live in tiny bowls like goldfish, which we don’t support. They won’t. Clownfish can be considered saltwater fish. Saltwater fish raising can be daunting for beginners who are just starting out in this […]

Ghost shrimps are found at the bottom of the aquarium hierarchy. It is easy to think that they don’t have any personality or special needs. This is what I believed. When I started raising shrimps, I had five failed batches of eggs. Ghost shrimps can be tough, but they need special care when breeding. This blog will […]

Did you know that painted turtles can live for more than 100 days when submerged in frozen water? My favorite turtle is the painted one. Since I was 13, I have had one. Today I will be writing about how long it takes for painted turtle eggs hatch. The fascinating species of painted turtles is a rare […]

As if flashy colors and iridescent scales weren’t enough for bettas to love, they glow! You read that correctly. They glow a gorgeous shade of green now and are truly magical. In 2020, the cult-favorite aquarium fish was finally introduced to the GloFish family. How are glofish Bettas made? Do they have dye injections? Worse, is it possible to hand-paint […]

Like all reptiles, turtles shed their skin. Even their shells are shed. Many people get confused when they see scutes fall off of their turtle’s shell. This is when your turtle starts shedding flaky white material. This is your turtle’s skin shedding. So, Why Is My Turtle Shedding White Skin? You will see white flaky material around the […]

A turtle’s shell can be dark green, brown or black. If it looks white, then something is definitely wrong. Don’t panic! Let’s find out why turtle shells have white spots. Why Are There White Spots On My Turtle’s Shell? White spots on turtle shells may be caused by medical conditions or the environment. It is usually caused by shell […]

We’ve all been there. I did a huge water change and left the tank clean for the fish. The next day, the fish were dropping like flies. Sometimes even the best intentions can backfire in unexpected ways. It’s even more true when we do a water change. It’s possible to perform a water change every week and […]

My favorite species to keep in small- to medium-sized tanks are neon tetras. They add a bright splash of color to your tank and produce very little waste. They are also extremely hardy. If you are just starting out in the hobby, neon tetras are a great choice. This brings me to the question of today: How many […]