My fish hobby

There are few fish which elicit as much amazement and bewilderment as the different species of frogfish. Some people call them grotesque; some people call them fascinating. No one who sees them, however, can call them ordinary. Frogfish Traits Camouflage is the secret to the survival of the frogfish, and they have adapted to blend [...]

Bamboo Shrimp or Wood Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) are a hardy aquarium shrimp that originate in South East Asia. They fall under the family Atyidae, order Decapoda and dassMalacostraca. Alternate names for Bamboo Shrimp include Singapore Shrimp, Flower Shrimp, Marble Shrimp, and Mountain Shrimp. As filter feeders, Bamboo Shrimp prefer fast flowing water. They employ four [...]

There is something about dolphins that attracts human curiosity. Whether it’s their seemingly keen intelligence or their ever smiling faces, the fact remains people are intrigued by dolphins and rarely fear this wild creature of the sea. Indeed many will travel for miles for the opportunity to catch a glimpse of one and some will [...]

Fish bowls are great for children or adults who want an inexpensive, simple, and attractive environment for their fish. However, there is more to starting and maintaining a fish bowl than pouring tap water into a bowl and throwing in a few fish. Before setting up your fish bowl for the first time, it is [...]

Betta fish, also known as Siamese Fighting fish, are a low-maintenance and hardy freshwater tropical fish. However, just like any other living creature, they are still susceptible to diseases (most of which are directly connected to poor water conditions). The three most common diseases are: ich, fin rot and dropsy. Ich Ich is a parasite [...]