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As I progressed with my journey of caring for koi fish, I got to know that baby koi, as well as adult koi, do require special care during winter when kept in outside ponds. I was always worried that especially the koi fry might die due to the low temperature. […]
Extremely popular with both beginners and seasoned aquarists, guppies are relatively easy to keep and bring amazing color diversity to the tank. Best known for their ability to reproduce faster than the speed of light, guppies are reputedly really tough to kill. But let’s see if this is true! So, […]
No matter what kind of fish you have, it’s certainly in your best interest to make sure that these fish can grow to their full potential. As we know, koi fish can sometimes grow to be rather large in size. Will the tank or pond that you purchase for them […]
We’ve all heard that pet fish aren’t smart and only have 3-second memories, but did you know that that’s not true? For one, koi fish really break out of this mold. Are Koi Fish Smart? Koi fish are indeed very smart and inquisitive, and can even be taught tricks, including […]
Are koi fish and carp the same? A lot of people have asked this question and it is not really a surprise as the two fishes somehow look the same. In fact, this is not a coincidence as koi fish originated from the common carp. So does that mean that […]
How do koi fish give birth? Do they do live birth? Or do they lay eggs? Definitely, koi fishes are not that rampant in terms of reproduction as compared to guppies. But they truly have some interesting mating and birthing rituals. This is also the reason why they are called […]
Community tanks are a beautiful way to connect to different varieties of fish and how a natural ecosystem interacts, but it can be difficult to combine fish that have restrictive environment requirements. What fish can live with koi in a tank? The types of fish that can live with koi […]
How can you tell if a koi is pregnant? This question is very important especially for those who want to breed koi fish. On the other hand, the answer to this question is also useful to those who do not want to have koi babies in their ponds. Is it […]
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 […]
So, you’ve successfully been able to have your male and female angelfish mate and pair off. Your female angelfish has laid eggs- now what? How many eggs is she going to lay? This will depend on several factors, including the water conditions, how healthy the fish are, and how many […]