Aquarium Nexus

Aerate Aquarium Without Air Pump

Good aeration in your fish tank is essential for the survival of your fish. Fish need to breathe in fresh, clean air just like other animals including humans. Lack of dissolved oxygen in the tank water means your fish will not be able to breathe and this can be detrimental…

Otocinclus Catfish Breeding Guide

Otocinclus catfish is also known as dwarf fish, Oto Catfish or simply referred to as otos. They are smaller but excellent algae eaters in an aquarium. When placed in the same tank with Cardina japonica shrimp, otocinclus play a significant role in keeping the tank clean and tidy. Otocinclus is…

Why is my Discus Fish Swimming on its Side?

If your discus fish is swimming on its side, leaning to one side, tilting sideways or lying flat on the floor of your aquarium, you should know that there are problems. The behaviour mostly occurs at the dark corners of an aquarium, at the bottom or near the surface of…

African Cichlids: Care, Feeding, Conditions, Breeding, Tank Mates

African Cichlids are by all means the most spectacular and colorful tank fish you can think of. That is why you don't have to look beyond these magnificent aquatic animals when looking to add some color and vibrancy to your aquarium. African Cichlids are a diverse group of fish consisting…

Keeping Betta Fish in a Glass Bowl – The Complete Guide

If you are an aquarium hobbyist, you should know that Betta fish can withstand a lot because they are hardy aquatic animals. From time immemorial, these spectacular fish have been kept in tanks although there are instances where aquarists use bowls to keep them. So, what kind of fishbowl is…

How to Fix Brown or Yellow Fish Tank Water?

Brown or yellow fish tank water is a very unpleasant sight not only to you but also to your fish. This is a common sight that nearly every seasoned aquarium hobbyist has encountered on several occasions. Perhaps, you may have seen it, read about it or just heard someone talking…

Why do Betta Fish Jump out of Aquarium?

Betta fish are quite fascinating. This is evident right from their dazzling beauty, resilient and hardiness. You can always spot them from afar thanks to their long trailing fins and eye-catching brilliant colors that give them their unique appearance. Most importantly, these fish are low on maintenance as well as…

Do Betta Fish Sleep? How to Tell if Betta is Sleeping?

Is it true that betta fish do sleep? This is the question that has always lingered in the minds of both the upcoming and experienced aquarium hobbyists from time to time. You too must have wondered if at all these adorable aquarium fish find time to sleep. But the truth…

Angelfish and Discus Fish Can Live Together?

The question of whether the angelfish and discus fish can live together needs a lengthy explanation to make you or any upcoming aquarium hobbyists understand better. Basically, the two species of fish need tank mates to make their lives interesting. This statement alone answers the question posed above in a…

Betta Fish and African Dwarf Frog Can Live Together?

Do you have any idea that a frog can be a tank mate to your fish? It may sound unrealistic to have a frog and a fish sharing the same space in an aquarium. The good news is, frogs especially the African Dwarf frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) can coexist with your…