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admin Why does your turtle pee every time you pick it up? What’s going on down below that causes this spontaneous urination. The answer may surprise you. Turtles urinate when they feel scared or threatened. The volume and rapid release of liquid serve as a natural defense mechanism used to startle the threat. Terrapins feel … Read more
A filter keeps the aquarium running and is necessary for most of the settings. It mimics the ecological environment that fishes are habitual to. So, how long can a fish live without a filter? Fish can survive in an artificial environment without a filter for about 3 days to a maximum of a week. … Read more
So the hard part is over: your male and female angelfish have successfully mated and produced their baby guppies. These babies hatched from their eggs and now are swimming about on their own. But how long will it take for these baby angelfish to reach their full size and grow completely? The length of … Read more
If you have noticed your koi fishes jumping in their pond, you might get a little worried as you might think that something is entirely wrong with them. You really do not have much to worry about as the causes of this behavior can be a good thing and a bad thing (even if … Read more
Any aquatic pet will need regular tank maintenance to keep its enclosure clean and keep them healthy. A turtle is no exception. However, you may find that your turtle’s tank water becomes cloudy fast. Why may that be? Your turtle’s tank water becomes cloudy because of unbalanced water chemicals. It’s common to experience unbalanced … Read more
For long-time guppy owners, you know that it is fairly common to see the male guppies chasing the female guppies. But what does it mean when the female guppies start chasing the males and eventually attacking them? Are they taking a stand against the constant bullying? Or is there something wrong? Female guppies attacking … Read more
Painted turtles are common pet turtles and are often offered in pairs or groups in pet shops. Also, they can live upwards of 50 years, which begs the question: Does my turtle need a companion? Two painted turtles can live together in the same tank as long as they are […] As devoted pet … Read more
Aquatic turtles live in lakes and ponds with thick vegetation, growing on substrates, like sand, small stones, and large rocks. Rocks can create a rich aesthetic experience in your turtle tank. However, do turtles need a rock to sit on? Turtles use large rocks for basking in the light. Stones in the water also … Read more
The colorful and hardy betta is one of the favorite pet fish to keep for both novice and seasoned aquarists. While they love to interact with their owners and will always be happy to see you, many people believe that bettas are lazy. But is this really true? So, are betta fish active? Yes … Read more
Have you noticed that your female guppy has given birth but you did not keep her together with a male guppy? This will have you wondering how she became pregnant and whether this process happened on its own. This is a thought that a lot of fish owners have. So, can guppies get pregnant … Read more