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Piranha
The piranha is a group of nearly 30 South American species (also called the water tiger fish), famous for sharp interlocking teeth and ferocious group hunting. Note: private keeping and release are discouraged in China due to ecological and safety risks.
Florida East Coast Diamondback Terrapin
The Florida East Coast Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a dark, subdued brackish-marsh turtle from Florida's Atlantic coast, uncommon in the trade. Unique among turtles, it thrives in brackish water near seawater salinity, so it is best kept in slightly brackish conditions.
Why Do Cats Love to Groom So Much
Have you noticed your cat grooms exceptionally much? Don't doubt it — other people's cats are the same. In daily idle time, a cat's biggest hobby is grooming: sitting and licking, lying and licking, licking while playing, even the pre-sleep routine is licking!
What to Do When Your Rabbit Won’t Eat Feed
Many keepers report rabbits refusing feed, so here are practical fixes to try.
Why Is My Goldfish Losing Its Color (Fading)?
Goldfish color is affected by age, light, and water. As they age (past 4 years) fading is natural—no concern. But low light, wrong temperature, poor nutrition, or low oxygen also cause fading. Judge by the actual cause: add light (or a color lamp) for low light, and aerate for low oxygen.
Why Do Parrot Fish Turn White?
Parrot fish turn white from lack of pigment, poor water (alkaline or hard; they prefer soft, weakly acidic water at pH 6.0-7.0), low temperature below 20C, environment change or fright, illness, or genetics. Feed color-enhancing food, fix water and warmth, let them rest after stress, and treat any disease.
The Arowana Breeding Process
Arowana breeding requires specific water temperature and quality, and proceeds in three steps: pairing, egg-carrying, and spawning. This article walks through each stage and the care needed during the breeding period.
How to keep an Arowana well?
Keep an Arowana in a large tank with pH 6.5 to 7.5, warm clean water, weekly changes, and meaty foods. Avoid overfeeding and chlorinated water.
What should I watch for when breeding tropical fish?
Breeding needs proper water temperature, quality, hardness, pH, and dissolved oxygen, or eggs will not hatch. Adjust water to the species' habits and pick strong, colorful, mature fish to breed.
Why is the black skirt tetra easy to keep?
It tolerates temperature, hardness, and pH well, adapts easily, resists disease, and needs only good water quality and a small tank due to its small size.