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17Apr 2022 by admin

Why are ‘Betta’ fish usually aggressive and territorial?

The Betta fish is usually a beautiful fish that attracts a lot of attention both for its colors and for its fins. But there is something that makes us look much more at it, and that is its dominant and territorial character. When threatened, this fish opens its fins even more in a defensive position, for this reason it is called 'Frez Luchador' and is condemned to live alone in any aquarium. Some fish do not have the ability to live accompanied inside an aquarium and the Betta Fish is one of them, let's go a little into their world to try to understand this way of being so peculiar and what can be done about it. Is it normal for Betta fish to behave aggressively? The Betta Fish is…

11Dec 2021 by admin

Why is my betta fish not eating and not moving?

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Betta fish have acquired great popularity among hobbyists who love fish and own an aquarium at home. The cause is its beautiful color and fan-shaped fins. These fish are very sensitive and require very specific care which is they are not paid attention, the consequences could be reflected in their diet and in the long run in their health. There are a number of things that could indicate that something is wrong with our fish and one of these, apart from the loss of appetite, is the lack of activity. If you own this species of fish, and you think it suffers from this type of problem, in fishlists TO WE bring you everything you need to know about in response to your question about"why does my betta fish not…

08Dec 2021 by admin

ROUND FISH TANKS, ARE THEY GOOD OR BAD? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Blog, freshwater fish

Round fish tanks began to become popular years ago due to their multiple appearances in movies and television series. Hollywood brought us home the possibility of having in our room a small round fish tank with which to enter the world of cold-water fish. Although they are called round fish tanks, the truth is that this type of aquarium does not always have a perfect ball or sphere shape. The common feature of all of them is an opening at the top through which to access their interior. A key opening for feeding fish or carrying out maintenance tasks. These fish tanks usually have a capacity of between 5 and 15 liters and in most cases are made of glass. Although round fish tanks can seem like a great decorative…

03Dec 2021 by admin

16 Different Types of Hedgehogs (With Pictures)

Animals, Blog

Hedgehogs are characteristic animals for having a body covered with useful thorns to protect themselves from predators. They have an excellent vision and smell to get their omnivorous diet, which ranges from fruits and fungi, to carrion and live animals such as earthworms, mammals or snakes, since they are immune to their venom. They are nocturnal animals and belong to the family Erinaceidae. In this article we will introduce you to the different types of hedgehogs, in addition to mentioning which are the sea urchins and if they are related to this terrestrial group. South African hedgehog (Atelerix frontalis) It inhabits Southern Africa, in areas with dense herbaceous plants, gardens and thickets. Its face is dark and has a white stripe on its neck, which separates its white spikes with brown stripes. Its legs have five fingers,…

01Dec 2021 by admin

How Do Fish Breathe Underwater?

Blog, freshwater fish

Do fish have lungs? How are fish able to breathe under the fresh and salty waters of the whole world? Ichthyology is the science that is responsible for clarifying these and all those questions related to the amazing world of fish. Both the description of the anatomy, and the breathing system of the fish, and their ecology, are fascinating to know more closely the different habits and characteristics of the different groups of fish. Continue reading this interesting fishlists article to find out how fish breathe, what the fish’s breathing system consists of, as well as the vital importance of gills and other respiratory structures for the survival of these animals. Where the fish breathe Like the rest of the group of animals, fish need to have oxygen in their tissues to survive, thus covering their…

12Jul 2021 by admin

Autumn fishing, the best species to fish for at this time of season

Blog, Fishing tips

Fishing in autumn, which species are most active? We review 5 characteristic species to fish in autumn, because the fish rules, and good fishermen know how to adapt to them, they know their fishing seasons, when they are more active, their behaviors, their habitats and the necessary and ideal equipment for each species of fish. We present you 5 species that you can fish in autumn easily and how to do it. Whether you are an expert or novice fisherman. Learn and take note of all these recommendations: Many fishing enthusiasts await the arrival of autumn as if it were the beginning of May. These are months in which, regardless of the type of fishing you practice, the fish are very active looking for reinforcements to get through a long…

24Jun 2021 by admin

How to fish with a spoon? Fishing tips and tricks that work

Blog, Fishing tips

What is spoon fishing, and how are they used? Spoon fishing is a modality in which a specific type of lure is used to make prey bite. It has the shape of blades and is made of metal. When fishing, it rotates similarly to a propeller and this creates vibrations that could be compared to those produced by the movement of some small fish, indicative, for the bigger ones, that they are out there. The way operations are carried out with this type of lures is as follows: The spoon activates in predatory fish an organ, called the lateral line, the moment it starts spinning. This system makes the fish feel the movement of objects at a distance and even the changes produced in the water flow. This is how…

12Dec 2020 by admin

Everything you need to know about planted aquariums

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Are you looking for a guide to help you set up your own planted aquarium step by step? Well, you've come to the right place. Join us, and we will tell you everything you need to know to be able to assemble your tank with natural plants. For a beginner it is overwhelming when he first enters the world of fish tanks with natural plants. That if pH,that if light, fertilizers, cycled... bufff, a lot of things.But don't worry, we've all started like this, step by step.Aquarium is not a hobby that is learned from one day to the next, it needs some basic knowledge to get started. And for those we are here. We will teach you everything you need to learn to assemble your planted aquarium. The great guide about the planted aquarium What is a planted aquarium?…

22Nov 2020 by admin

How To Clean Koi Pond – Keeping Your Koi Fish Healthy

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One of the things that you’re going to need to know is how to clean koi pond. If you have one of these, then you will want to keep it clean and try and maintain this as this can help keep your fish healthy and stress-free. The water is vital to keep clean, it not only isn’t where they eat and sleep but it is also where they release their waste as well which means that if you don’t take care of things like this, then you are leaving your fish to sleep and eat in their own waste which isn’t at all healthy and could lead onto potential problems with them. Continue reading for information on how you can improve the quality of the water and how you can…