Question 1

How often should I feed my fish?

Accepted Answer

Feed once or twice daily, only as much as they can eat in 2-3 minutes. Remove uneaten food after 5 minutes. Overfeeding is the #1 cause of poor water quality in home aquariums.

Question 2

How do I know if my tank water is safe?

Accepted Answer

Use a liquid test kit (API Master Test Kit) to check pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Safe levels: pH 6.5–7.5, ammonia 0 ppm, nitrite 0 ppm, nitrate below 20 ppm.

Question 3

What fish are best for a beginner?

Accepted Answer

The best starter fish are Betta fish, Guppies, Platies, Zebra Danios, and Corydoras Catfish. These species are hardy, forgiving, and tolerate minor water quality fluctuations.

Question 4

How long does it take to cycle a new fish tank?

Accepted Answer

The nitrogen cycle typically takes 4–8 weeks. Speed it up by adding beneficial bacteria from an established tank or using Seachem Stability.

Question 5

Can betta fish live with other fish?

Accepted Answer

Bettas are territorial. Male bettas should never live with other bettas. In a 10+ gallon planted tank, some bettas tolerate peaceful bottom-dwellers like Corydoras catfish.