Frequently asked questions

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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Loricariids eat plants

Hello, this is going to be difficult once the Ancistrus found out they like the - apparently very tasty - Echinodorus. You can try herbal food tablets (sera Spirulina Tabs) or sera...

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Male Platy is aggressive against members of its own kind

Hello, this is unfortunately normal with this gender ratio. Male Platies are actually aggressive against members of their own kind, especially if there are (as in this case) too few...

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Mollys apparently do not multiply

Hello, I am rather certain that the Mollies already reproduced as well. However, the fry are usually born at night and get eaten before the next morning. Therefore, it is possible...

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Neon tetras, butterfly cichlids and shrimps together? / Filter media

Hello, Concerning "desired stock":this is indeed possible, but you should add a considerably larger group of the shrimps (see below). An 80 cm (31.5 in.) tank would be even better...

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New gourami attacks older ones

Hello, this raises the suspicion that it possibly is not a female but a juvenile male! In case of open injuries, a mild anti-bacterial treatment (liquid sera baktopur) makes sense...

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