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Lindsey discovered her passion for fish keeping after a junior high school field trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Prior to becoming Editor-in-Chief of It's a Fish Thing, Lindsey studied marine biology at the University of California-Santa Cruz. She loves goldfish, tetras, and mystery snails, and recently began experimenting with a saltwater aquarium.
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Freshwater fish come in just about every color, shape, and size. So, if you are looking for beautiful freshwater fish, you have a lot of species to choose from…
Do you ever look at your Betta fish swimming around its tank and wonder if it's bored? The answer might surprise you! Betta fish are curious by nature, so they…
When it comes to aquarium keeping, balance is key. Finding fish that don’t just peacefully coexist, but that also help fill each level of the tank can be a cha…
The Clown Loach is an attractive addition to any tank with sufficient space to accommodate the growth of this fish. It’s peaceful on all scores, although it wo…
The Betta or Siamese fighting fish is a popular aquarium species. These small-sized fish are known for their vibrant colors and long fins. Before adding this s…
The Betta fish, better known as the “Japanese Fighting Fish” has a fearsome reputation that leads many Betta owners to be hesitant about housing them with othe…
The Halfmoon Betta is one of the most popular types of Betta fish that you can buy. It gets its name from its plentiful fins that fan out to 180 degrees. It’s…
Siamese Fighting Fish or Bettas have a unique trait that takes them out of the rice paddies and into aquariums. Wild Bettas are different from the fish that yo…
It is easy to understand the allure of the Blue Betta Fish. While not as showy as the more common Siamese Fighting Fish, it still shares the same flaring trait…
The average human can hold their breath underwater for about 2 minutes. The record after breathing a lungful of pure oxygen first is 24 minutes and 3 seconds.…
