Frequently asked questions

Hello, possibly, the orange animal is a dwarf crayfish (Cambarellus patzcuarensis 'Orange', often referred to as "Mexican Orange" dwarf crayfish)? 10 - 15 animals are alright;...

Hello, Concerning "moss ball/requirements/multiply":This is in fact not a moss at all, but a (desired in this case) green alga.It is sufficient to just place it in the tank and rinse...

Hello, independently from the original question: I urgently recommend keeping new fish in quarantine for approximately 4 weeks if possible as to prevent this kind of thing. This...

Hello, this is rather likely not a disease at all: A bright blotch pattern is the typical fright coloration of Ancistrus catfish, it quickly becomes normal again. Cloudy skin slime...

Hello, Concerning "feeding fry":The fry can soon get the "entirely normal" food - small particles are of course easier to eat. sera Vipagran Baby is particularly well suited. Concer...

Hello, Concerning "spawn":this indeed sounds as if there will be offspring soon! Concerning "water parameters":the water should be soft and slightly acidic, peat filtration is...