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Hippos family and baby under African Sun - Diving Articles

These 6 Animals Have the Biggest Butts in the World

Keep reading to discover six animals with big butt-related records, including some of the largest sizes, most striking colors, interesting…

Jan 15, 2024
Blue catfish Blog

Massive 94-LB Catfish Caught in Popular South Carolina Lake

Imagine catching the largest blue catfish in your local lake. One teenager and his uncle won’t have to imagine this…

Jan 12, 2024
Clown Fish Amphiprion Ocellarisin Blog

Clownfish Prices in 2024: Purchase Cost, Supplies, Food, and More!

Clownfish are some of the most popular yet pricey marine (saltwater) fish in captivity. They are often chosen for marine…

Jan 10, 2024
Chinook Salmon Teeth Blog

What Is a Zombie Salmon? What They Are and Where They Live Explained

Many salmon migrate from the open ocean into river systems yearly. What is a zombie salmon? What they are and…

Jan 7, 2024
The Peppermint Angelfish's unique colors make it look like the candy for which it is named. Blog

The 6 Most Expensive Saltwater Fish You Can Buy in 2024

Today’s aquarium doesn’t just need to contain a simple goldfish from your local pet shop. While these classic aquarium setups…

Jan 7, 2024
Pineapple Halfmoon Plakat Betta Fish with Black Background Blog

Do Betta Fish Need a Filter? 5 Critical Care Tips for a Healthy Fish

Almost any pet store you encounter will have brightly colored, dazzling betta fish. Bettas are often sold in tiny cups…

Jan 6, 2024
Tiger shark in deep blue waters otside of Haleiwa boat harbor Blog

Why Don’t Sharks Eat Other Fish in Aquariums?

The world is home to dozens of beautiful aquariums showcasing a variety of aquatic and sem-aquatic species. From whale sharks…

Dec 9, 2023
What do Betta Fish Eat - Row of Betta Fish Articles

Do Betta Fish Sleep? 8 Ways You Can Tell Fish are Asleep

Most people have owned a pet fish, with betta fish being the most popular species. A common question many owners…

Dec 7, 2023
rose tail Moon Bettas Siamese Fighting Fish Blog

Vertical Death Hang In Betta Fish: 4 Critical Things to Know

Causes of vertical death hang in betta fish vary. They can include the pH of the water, injury to or…

Dec 7, 2023
King salmon Blog

Discover the Largest King Salmon Ever Caught

The largest king salmon ever caught by an individual was a 97-pound whopper! Les Anderson reeled in the giant in…

Dec 5, 2023
Chameleon Blog

7 Amazing Animals with Cool Abilities That Practically Make Them Superheroes

The natural world is full of some pretty incredible creatures. There are so many animals that are borderline superheroes that…

Dec 2, 2023
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15 Cheap Freshwater Aquarium Fish to Buy on a Budget

Aquariums are an excellent and delightful hobby to decorate the house and explore a world unfamiliar to the surface. Fish…

Dec 1, 2023
Massive Tuna Blog

The Largest Yellowfin Tuna Ever Caught

If you’ve eaten tuna, there’s a good chance that you’ve had a tasty bite of yellowfin tuna. While not the…

Nov 29, 2023
Yellowfin goatfish Blog

Discover the Largest Fish Caught In Every State

Fishing is more than a human sport; it’s a hunting method for people to capture food. It’s a hobby and…

Nov 28, 2023
Underwater wild world with tuna fishes Blog

How Do Fish Communicate with Each Other and What Are They Signaling?

Communication is necessary for all animal species, though it might not look familiar in every type of animal. For mammals…

Nov 26, 2023
Swimming Koi Fish Blog

Can Koi Survive Winter? 6 Tips for Keeping Them Alive

Koi are a lovely addition to any outdoor space, but can koi survive winter? 6 tips for keeping them alive…

Nov 26, 2023
Banded Water snake swimming in lake Blog

Can Snakes Still Bite Under Water? 

Swimming in any type of natural water mass like the ocean or a lake doesn’t come without risks. There are…

Nov 24, 2023
Angler fish with large mouth and teeth. Parasitic male attached to her body Articles

The 20 Scariest Things Still Lurking in the Ocean Today

The vast majority of the Earth’s oceans have yet to be fully explored, so we still don’t know exactly what…

Nov 22, 2023
Giant Oarfish Blog

5 Fish That Look Like a Dragon with Names and Pictures

Fish come in a wealth of shapes and sizes. Some look like bats. Others look like stones. Some are long…

Nov 21, 2023
Betta fish, Siamese fighting fish, betta halfmoon, Betta splendens, blue halfmoon betta isolated on black background Blog

12 Human Foods You Can Safely Feed to Betta Fish

Betta fish, which are sometimes referred to as Siamese fighting fish, have amazing appetites! In nature, they are total carnivores,…

Nov 20, 2023
Dirty glass of aquarium. Algae growing on the surface of fish tank. Abstract view of green slimy organism background Blog

The 12 Best and Most Effective Algae-Eating Fish for Reef Tanks

Reef aquariums can quickly lose their appeal once algae have started to take hold of the aquatic landscape. Here are…

Nov 18, 2023
convict cichlid Blog

6 Ideal Tank Mates for Convict Cichlids

As a popular aquarium fish, convict cichlids are fascinating to watch and get along with many other species of fish.…

Nov 18, 2023
Rainbow trout Blog

Discover the Largest Rainbow Trout Ever Caught

The rainbow trout is now one of North America’s top five sport fish. One of the most recognizable gamefish, their…

Nov 17, 2023
Coho salmon Articles

Why Do Salmon Migrate? Distances, Places, and Reasons for Travel Explained

Why do salmon migrate? The distances they go, their migratory destinations, and their reasons for traveling so far are explained.

Nov 15, 2023
A great white shark in the middle of dark blue water Blog

The 9 Largest Great White Sharks Ever Found Off Canada Waters

There are hundreds of great white sharks off Canada. While we may not be able to know the size and…

Nov 13, 2023
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Discover the Largest Halibut Ever Caught In British Columbia

The fishing scene in British Columbia offers over 20,000 lakes to venture into. Sharing a coast with the Pacific Ocean,…

Nov 12, 2023
Fish Napoleon Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) on a coral reef. Close up Blog

16 Amazing Fish with Big Foreheads (Must-See Photos!)

Some fish have strange or interesting characteristics, surprising people with what lives beneath water. While you might initially think they’re…

Nov 8, 2023
A red beautiful betta fish from an Aquarium with nature light Blog

Ich on Betta Fish: Understanding and Treating That White Spot

If you find white specks on your betta fish that resemble salt, your fish could be infected with ich or…

Nov 3, 2023
Lake Washington Sunset King County From Bellevue to Seattle Blog

Discover 5 Amazing Fish Living in Lake Washington

Lake Washington, the second-largest natural lake in Washington, is a freshwater lake between Seattle and Bellevue, in King County. The…

Nov 3, 2023
Sturgeon

Discover the 8 Largest Sturgeon Ever Caught

Sturgeon (Acipenseridae )  are large, ancient fish with cartilaginous skeletons, native to the Northern Hemisphere. They are characterized by bony…

Nov 2, 2023
Ikuta Shrine (Kobe, Sannomiya), Japan travel, gorgeous, architecture, Tourist attraction, God of love place, Worship god Fox, Statue of Kitsune, ancient Blog

12 Common Animals in Folklore and Their Meanings

Key Themes No matter what culture someone hails from, they will have their mythology and folklore. These stories provide people…

Nov 2, 2023
The World's Oldest Greenland Shark Blog

How Do Greenland Sharks Live So Long?

The oceans of the world are filled with marvelous creatures. This includes the Greenland shark, which has the longest lifespan…

Oct 31, 2023
Winter sends most fish down to the depths. Blog

How Do Fish Survive the Winter? 5 Amazing Ways They Adapt

How do fish survive the winter? If you’re like the vast majority of people, you’ve probably never given the question…

Oct 31, 2023
The Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) is a benthopelagic species is found in or near kelp beds. Is endemic to the Eastern Pacific, and is found from central California to the tip of Baja California. Blog

15 Fish You Might Catch in Texas’s Lake Lewisville

Covering 29,000 acres and boasting 233 miles of shoreline, Lake Lewisville is among the largest lakes in north Texas and…

Oct 30, 2023
Moon Jelly fish, Aurelia aurita, with blue background and sunlight Blog

Baby Jellyfish: 6 Pictures and 6 Amazing Facts

Jellyfish are known for their gelatinous bodies with umbrella-shaped bells and long, flowing tentacles. However, this is known as the…

Oct 29, 2023
The Choutengan "Celestial Eye" (Carassius auratus) Goldfish with crazy eyes Blog

14 Fish with Big Eyes (Photos and the Best Ones for Your Tank)

Fish with big eyes make up around 18 species of aquatic creatures in the Priacanthida family. Not only are these…

Oct 28, 2023
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The 12 Largest Fish Ever Caught in North Dakota

With over 400 lakes and rivers to set up your rod and reel, North Dakota has some of the most…

Oct 26, 2023
What do Betta Fish Eat - Row of Betta Fish Blog

6 Cheapest Betta Fish to Keep as Pets

Caring for any pet fish will cost you money, but bettas are one of the more affordable options to keep.…

Oct 25, 2023
Catfish, Fish, Mississippi River, Underwater, USA Fish Facts

Discover the 8 Largest Fish Ever Caught in Arizona

Arizona is a landlocked state in the American Southwest. Although people often associate Arizona with its arid climate, the state…

Oct 25, 2023
Humpback Whale, Whale, Underwater, Baleen Whale, Underwater Diving Blog

Discover the 8 Loudest Animals Underwater

The Earth is home to some pretty incredible animals capable of deafening sounds. A lion’s roar can reach 114 decibels,…

Oct 24, 2023
Giant grouper or Queensland grouper in tank. Blog

14 Fish with Big Lips (Photos and the Best Ones for Your Tank)

Fourteen fish have big, blubbery lips aiding them in consuming certain foods. I like to think that most of these…

Oct 23, 2023
Rhythmic of red blue betta fish, Beautiful movement of Siamese fighting fish, Betta splendens, Halfmoon betta isolated on black background. Blog

Betta Fish Feeding: How Often Should You Give It Food?

When it comes to betta fish feeding, the water can be murky. Should you feed them once a day? Twice?…

Oct 20, 2023
A pair of coyotes Blog

Discover the 5 Official State Animals of South Dakota

Like every other state, South Dakota has named several official state symbols. Among these are five different animals, each with…

Oct 20, 2023
white green betta fish , monster dragon scales betta fish Blog

12 Incredible Betta Fish Facts That Make Them So Unique

Bettas or Siamese fighters are fascinating freshwater fish commonly kept as aquarium pets. They belong to the Osphronemidae family, which…

Oct 19, 2023
Flowerhorn cichlid fish isolated on black background. Blog

The 15 Best Tank Mates for Flowerhorns

Choosing the best tank mates for your flowerhorn cichlid can be a daunting endeavor. Cichlids are notorious for being aggressive…

Oct 19, 2023
Wild brown trout caught and released in early spring on the Owyhee River, Oregon Blog

The Largest Brown Trout Ever Caught in Virginia Was an Imposing Creature

These fish are stocked throughout the U.S., including Old Dominion. They inhabit streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds. They’re a popular…

Oct 18, 2023
bighead carp Blog

The Largest Bighead Carp Ever Caught in Wisconsin Was the Size of Springer Spaniel

Anyone with a true passion for fishing knows that Wisconsin offers some of the best opportunities in the country. With…

Oct 17, 2023
Man hand pumping out water to clean up the substrate in his aquarium Blog

7 Effective Ways to Quickly Reduce Nitrates in a Fish Tank

Nitrates (NO3) are a natural component in both freshwater and saltwater fish tanks. Nitrates are the by-product of the nitrogen…

Oct 16, 2023
Fancy carp eating food with baby bottle Blog

Baby Koi Fish: 6 Pictures and 6 Amazing Facts

Fishes hardly have a reputation for being cute, but baby koi fish might change your mind. Koi are some of…

Oct 15, 2023
Nurse Sharks which are harmless to swimmers and snorkelers Blog

Discover 5 Carnivorous Fish That Feast on Meat

Fish can be viewed as very friendly species. They usually make for very good pets. They’re very low-maintenance pets and…

Oct 13, 2023
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