Tankofish

Author: DARREN BISHOP

  • why do neon tetras die so easily

    why do neon tetras die so easily

    A question arose while chatting a few weeks back. That I thought needed addressing so here it is in this very article. What is it I hear you cry? (.) As the title of the article suggests why do neon tetras die so easily? (.) What are the reasons behind neon tetras dying and do neon tetra die easily? (.)

    We hear frequently of tetras being hard to keep and stories of neon tetras died within 24 hours. Or that neon tetras died overnight. Do these colorful (how did neon tetras get so colorful click to find out) fish die easily. Or is something else at play? (.) Come with me as I take a look and I think we will find it’s something else at play. read more

  • Ever Wondered what makes neon tetras glow?

    Ever Wondered what makes neon tetras glow?

    One of my all time favorite fish is the little Neon tetra fish. Along with the Kitty tetra read more by clicking the link. Back to our neon tetra, this tiny fish may be small but boy does it have color.

    This brightly neon colored fish has immense personality and has become a firm favorite among us hobbyists.

    Where does this neon color fish come from and how have they adapted these remarkable neon tetra colors?

    We will reveal it all here in this very article but first a brief synopsis of what makes neon tetra glow. read more

  • the perfect size tank for how big neon tetras grow

    the perfect size tank for how big neon tetras grow

    So today I’m writing about a typical subject that comes up often. What size fish tank or aquarium do you need for the size of fish you will be keeping? 

    Wow I know that’s a multifaceted question as it depends on lots of variables. What type of fish will you be keeping are those fish schooling fish will you be keeping algae eaters? Or any other fish with your fish and so on the list is endless.

    So I’ve narrowed this down to the perfect tank size for tiny neon fish. I’ll be using neon tetra size to determine the neon tetra tank size. How big neon tetra get when fully grown neon tetra length to equate to the neon tetra minimum tank size? read more

  • why are my neon tetra fighting

    why are my neon tetra fighting

    Neon tetra chasing each other oh jeez not another neon tetras fish fight. Words we hear often as these amazing little fish are a bit feisty. Let us take a deeper look are neon tetra’s aggressive and their general persona.

    Come with me as we go swimming with the neon tetra let’s find out more about our neon tetra behavior.

    I’ll start by giving you a brief overview of neon tetras fighting and explain if your neon tetra acting aggressive is serious or is it a case of are my fish fighting or playing. read more

  • Will A Fish’s Fins Grow Back?

    Will A Fish’s Fins Grow Back?

    Fish are very adaptable and can do some amazing things. Fish are also delicate and those that live within our home aquariums seem more vulnerable.

    Let me explain in a bit more detail. Our fish live in an enclosed system and rely solely on us to keep everything perfect.

    Perfection is hard to come by and sometimes fish suffer. Diseases infections and bad tankmates can cause issues.

    One such issue is loss. Losing scales and other limbs from injury disease or fighting happen from time to time.

    Heck do fish lose scales? Yes, they do read all about it in the link. Quick clue for you they can grow back. There’s even shrimp that can regrow their claws here How This Shrimp Got The Name Pistol Shrimp? (.) read more

  • do fish lose scales? lets investigate

    do fish lose scales? lets investigate

    Do fish lose scales? This is an intriguing question after some thought and a coffee I’m ready to answer this very question. A question brought to you via an inquisitive eight-year-old child of mine.

    We hopefully all know that reptiles shed their scales and skin but fish don’t. They generally keep their scales for their entire life span.

    Fish need their scales as it acts as a defence mechanism and protects the fish from predators. Helps against physical damage.

    Damage from rocks sharp pointy plants and other fish. Their scales also help against diseases and illnesses so seems as though fish want to keep their scales. read more

  • white slime in fish tank filter What Can I Do?

    white slime in fish tank filter What Can I Do?

    We, hobbyists, have a lot of maintenance to do. Cleaning is a major part of keeping fish the water has to be just right.

    We do all our water changes and check the parameters. Ammonia and nitrite as well as nitrate everything looks good.

    open our filter to check and give a little clean and wallop slime. White slime is in my filter panic stations.

    Even though my water is crystal clear I’ve checked the water conditions there is white or clear slimy jelly stuff in my filter.

    Can be depressing I know we all know we’ve all been there. In most cases, it’s harmless just a pain to clean. read more

  • Can Fish Recover From Ammonia Poisoning Full Guide

    Can Fish Recover From Ammonia Poisoning Full Guide

    Can fish recover from ammonia poisoning? We, hobbyists, have to think about our fish’s health. Fish produce ammonia our tanks produce ammonia you have to ask yourself can there be too much ammonia.?

    There’s a few questions to start a post with. Indeed there is an upper limit to how much ammonia a fish can safely handle.

    Can you guess the upper level of ammonia fish can safely handle.? How much is too much ammonia for fish.?

    Yep, zero zilch nothing 0 parts per million. The only safe level is none. read more

  • Oh No Why Are My PH Levels Crashing In My Fish Tank

    Oh No Why Are My PH Levels Crashing In My Fish Tank

    When I was looking into whether or not you could put certain rocks into a freshwater tank, The Effect of limestone on a freshwater tank check that post out by clicking the link. 

    We spoke a little and I wrote about PH potential hydrogen and what the potential effects of limestone are but that got me thinking.

    As to how we control our PH levels and stopping them from swinging out of control and or crashing. So in this post, we will be looking at all things PH.

    What Is PH

    PH is a balance between hydrogen irons & hydroxide irons the more hydrogen irons the more acidic the solution. A scale has been devised with numbers from one (1) to fourteen (14) with seven (7) being neutral anything below seven (7) is acidic hence anything above seven (7) is alkaline. read more

  • The Effect Of Limestone On A Freshwater Tank

    The Effect Of Limestone On A Freshwater Tank

    We know as hobbyists that our water parameters can change. Water can have slow and steady changes in PH for instance. And fast wild swings.

    PH is a measure of acidity versus alkaline with a score of seven being neutral. Anything lower than seven is considered more acidic anything above seven is considered more alkaline.

    So I’m writing this post to clarify the effect of limestone on a freshwater tank as well as the effect limestone has on freshwater tanks.

    With that being said let’s have a look at limestone in our fish tanks. First a quick brief and then a deeper more in-depth look. read more