Frequently asked questions

Freshwater Technical equipment

Is sera siporax suitable for housing anaerobic bacteria?

Hello, yes it does. We recommend 1 liter sera siporax Professional per each 100 liters (22 US gal.) [instead of 200 liters (44 US gal.), as usual] of water, or even more. This will...

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Freshwater Technical equipment

Is the sera fil 60/120 safe for juvenile shrimps?

Hello, the water is taken in in the bottom section and then first runs through a sponge that in itself is almost entirely safe - even for juvenile shrimps. If you still have doubts...

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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...

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Freshwater Fish

Is there inbreeding in fish?

Hello, Concerning "inbreeding":yes, this occurs with virtually every animal species. Concerning "shoal from a pet store":A close relationship is rather likely at least if they are...

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Freshwater Invertebrates

Jumping animals on the water surface / Springtails (Collembola)

Hello, these for sure are springtails (Collembola). They are very common (for instance, they can also frequently be found in flowerpots) and entirely harmless. They even serve as...

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Freshwater Diseases

Juvenile Guppy has a distorted spine

Hello, this kind of abnormity occurs every now and then in Guppy babies, rather a lot of them seem to be caused genetically. Injuries are also a possible cause. Although it may...

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