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Today, we're going to be talking about plant melt—what it is, how to stop it if it's occurring, and how to prevent it if you're setting up a new tank and transferring plants. I've got examples, tips, and tricks that you probably haven't heard before, and hopefully, I can help save your plants, time, money, and effort. What is Plant Melt? Let’s jump right in. Plant melt is when your aquatic plants suddenly start looking wilted, limp, and unhealthy. So what went wrong? Understanding the Source of Plant Melt Almost all plants in our hobby are actually...

Tank Mates for Gourami Fish Let’s talk about tank mates for gourami fish, and this is exactly what you want for your gouramis. Bonus Tip: Yes, you can keep betta fish with guppies. I know I’m breaking the law, but look at this beauty—those are Endler/Cobra guppies! My Top 5+ Tank Mates for Gouramis Tetras White Skirt Tetras Black Skirt Tetras Veil Tail Skirt Tetras Tetras are super underrated. Make sure to get five or six so they can school together.   Other Gouramis Yes, you can keep them together, but beware: sometimes they get passive-aggressive...

When we say guppies, we’re referring to both common guppies and Endler guppies — the two are basically the same, and these breeding tips are going to work equally well for both. Guppy Breeding Tip 1: Get a Good Female-to-Male Ratio This is very important because for guppies, you don't want to overwhelm the females with too many males — it will definitely stress them out. Recommended ratio: 1 male per 2 to 3 females This ensures females each get turns mating, and none of them get overly stressed. Too many males cause stress, and that's something...