No, betta fish don’t need an air pump to survive. They have a special organ called a labyrinth that lets them breathe air from the surface. But having an air pump nearby can still be useful in certain situations. Let’s break it down. Let’s See What Other Betta Owners Think I asked a popular betta…
Live plants aren’t a must-have for betta tanks. But they do make a big difference. Bettas feel more at home in tanks with real plants. It mimics their natural habitat, keeps them calm, and even helps them live longer. If you’re thinking about getting some plants, I’ll walk you through the benefits, things to watch…
Betta fish are beautiful and surprisingly easy to care for—until you realize their water can quickly go from crystal-clear to murky. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning how often you should be changing your betta’s water, you’re not alone! Here’s the simple but crucial guide to keeping your fish happy, healthy, and swimming in clean…
No, betta fish don’t need a hammock. But if you give them one, they’ll likely use it and enjoy it. Betta hammocks act like little rest stops. They float near the surface, letting your betta nap without sinking to the bottom or floating awkwardly mid-water. Still, you’ve got other options too—some even better than store-bought…
You ever just stare at your crayfish and think, “Are you a dude or a lady?” Yeah, me too. Turns out it’s not that obvious when you’re looking at what basically amounts to a tiny freshwater lobster chilling in your tank. But knowing whether you’ve got boys or girls matters way more than you’d think—especially…
If you are keeping crayfish for some time now, chances are at some point you’ll find your crayfish carrying eggs. Now, this will be a big moment in your crayfish keeping journey. Seeing eggs might make you confused and you may want to know what to do now. What are your responsibilities? Well, don’t worry….
Choosing the suitable tank mates is extremely important both for the crayfish and the tank mate you choose. If they are not suitable for each other, either the crayfish will eat the tank mate or the crayfish itself will turn out to be the food. These are generally the ideal tank mates for a crayfish…
Picture this: you’re checking on your crayfish and find it lying on its side, completely still. Your heart drops. Is it dead? Molting? Just taking a weird nap? Here’s the thing – the behaviors crayfish show while molting look almost identical to behaviors when they’re dying. Which is… not helpful when you’re freaking out. But…
Whether you wanted it or not, your crayfishes have mated and produced tons of babies. Now you there are hundreds of baby crayfishes swimming around in the tank. You need to know what to do, how to take care of them. Does the situation sound familiar to you? Well, you’re in the right place. In…
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