Freshwater Fish Questions about stocking a new 200 liter (44 US gal.) aquarium Hello, there are no objections against the species, however 8 Platies and Guppies each are rather a lot, and the livebearers will also multiply quickly within a short time. 2/3 are... Show complete answer
Freshwater Technical equipment Is it sufficient to only agitate the surface but not aerate the water? Hello, yes, this is completely alright. The main amount of oxygen is absorbed by the surface and not by aeration - however, the surface is also somewhat increased by bubble... Show complete answer
Freshwater Fish Gender differences and fin filaments in angelfish Hello, after all, there is only one really certain distinguishing characteristic (unless you could watch the fish while mating and thus know which one is male and which one is... Show complete answer
Freshwater Diseases Swollen eye and abnormal swimming position Hello, the fish eating normally makes an infection unlikely, since most infections cause severe loss of appetite. Is it maybe possible that the fish was being attacked vehemently and... Show complete answer
Freshwater Diseases Ulcer on a dwarf gourami Hello, possibly this is due to an infection with bacteria related to Aeromonas or Pseudomonas (-> sera baktopur direct), but an infection with fish tuberculosis (cannot be treated)... Show complete answer
Freshwater Fish Care Is there a special sera salt for livebearers? Hello, many livebearers indeed prefer harder water - hardening with sera mineral salt is therefore recommended if the original water is soft. Additional use of sera marin salt (salt... Show complete answer