Download care sheet (pdf) Origin Southeast Asia Size 2.5-3 inches Life Span 2-3 years Temperature 74°F-84° Congratulations on your new pet! The following are some basic guidelines to help your fish live a long, healthy life. Bettas are known as the “Jewel of the Orient” due to their variety of bright and iridescent coloration. Bettas [...]
Download the care sheet (pdf) Adult Size Between 0.5-4 inches in length Life Span Potentially 6-15 years Male/Female Differences In males, the reproductive organ is located below the heart and open to the outside at the base of the last pair of legs, whereas in females, it is located at the base of the middle [...]
New Product: Tetra Glofish Aquarium Kits A GloFish Aquarium Kit is a truly unique aquarium. GloFish are genetically modified Danio fish that absorb light and reemit it, creating a dazzling, beautiful glowing effect. Each Tetra GloFish Aquarium Kit includes blue LED’s ideal for attaining this glow. · Seamless aquarium · Black aquarium background · Air [...]
All organisms, whether animal, plant, or fungus, produce organic wastes, either during their lives as products of their metabolic activity (excreta, carbon dioxide, etc.) and the shedding of dead tissue (skin cells, leaves, etc.) or through the decay of the entire life form after death. These residues are recycled in nature via biogeochemical processes, one [...]
Proper nutrition is important for the long-term health of the fish and to bring out their full, vibrant colors. Try to provide a balanced and varied diet that contains all the protein, fatty acids, fat-soluble carotenoids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals to accomplish this. Different types of fishes require dissimilar feeding requirements. For our purposes they [...]
Water changes are a crucial part of fishkeeping. Over time, large amounts of waste, dissolved gases, debris, and algae will build up in the aquarium and must be removed by the owner. Neglecting to do so will not only leave the tank unsightly, but may also gravely affect the long-term health of the fish. Water [...]