https://avocation360.com/ Beginner-friendly fish breeding, egg care, fry feeding, aquarium setup, and freshwater species guides tested in real home tanks. en-us https://avocation360.com/blog/how-many-fish-in-a-small-tank https://avocation360.com/blog/how-many-fish-in-a-small-tank Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom Learn how many fish in a small tank without overcrowding using tank size, filtration, and adult fish length, with simple stocking examples for beginners. https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-make-green-water-culture https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-make-green-water-culture Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom Here are step-by-step instructions on how to culture green water without a starter at home, plus tips and tricks for success, making it easy to make at home. https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-make-beneficial-bacteria-for-aquarium https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-make-beneficial-bacteria-for-aquarium Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom Learn how to grow beneficial aquarium bacteria in a filter, seed it naturally, choose a starter, test the cycle, and avoid unsafe homemade shortcuts. https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-culture-tubifex-worms https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-culture-tubifex-worms Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom Here we will go through how you can start and maintain your own Tubifex worm farm in a DIY way at home https://avocation360.com/blog/plakat-betta-male-vs-female https://avocation360.com/blog/plakat-betta-male-vs-female Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom A clear checklist to tell male vs female plakat bettas using ventral fins, the beard when flaring, the egg spot, and a few behavior clues. https://avocation360.com/blog/shrimp-tank-setup-essentials https://avocation360.com/blog/shrimp-tank-setup-essentials Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom If you have, want to start or add a few shrimp to your current tank, here I will discuss the basic and necessities for keeping shrimp happy and healthy https://avocation360.com/blog/peaceful-betta-tank-mates-for-small-aquariums https://avocation360.com/blog/peaceful-betta-tank-mates-for-small-aquariums Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom My safest picks for small betta tanks, plus what I avoid. Includes snails, shrimp, and the tank size checks that make or break compatibility. https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-make-snello-recipe https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-make-snello-recipe Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom I make Snello to boost calcium and keep shells healthy. Here’s my simple veggie mix, how I get it to set properly, and how I cut and freeze cubes. https://avocation360.com/blog/mystery-snail-laid-eggs-what-to-do https://avocation360.com/blog/mystery-snail-laid-eggs-what-to-do Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom If your Mystery or Apple Snail laid eggs and you don't know what to do. Here is a detailed breakdown to answer all your questions. https://avocation360.com/blog/my-betta-fish-laid-eggs-what-to-do https://avocation360.com/blog/my-betta-fish-laid-eggs-what-to-do Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom If you have unexpectedly ended up with eggs in your tank like me, I cover what I did to get the GloBetta fry hatched and safely on their way. https://avocation360.com/blog/types-of-freshwater-aquarium-snails https://avocation360.com/blog/types-of-freshwater-aquarium-snails Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom Are you looking at getting some beginner friendly snails for your aquarium. Here we will look at the pros and cons of each beginner friendly snail. https://avocation360.com/blog/goldfish-tank-mates https://avocation360.com/blog/goldfish-tank-mates Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom I keep fancy goldfish, so I’m careful with tank mates. Here’s what I’d add, what I’d skip, and why. https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-breed-neon-tetras https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-breed-neon-tetras Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom This is the routine I use: choosing pairs, keeping it dark, spotting fertilized eggs, then the day by day fry feeding plan from egg yolk to brine shrimp. https://avocation360.com/blog/benefits-of-using-a-spawning-mop https://avocation360.com/blog/benefits-of-using-a-spawning-mop Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom I use a yarn spawning mop because it makes eggs easier to spot and move, it is reusable, and it keeps the breeding setup simple. https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-make-a-spawning-mop https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-make-a-spawning-mop Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom I show the exact yarn mop I use for goldfish eggs: what yarn to buy, how many wraps, how to add a cork or suction cups, and how I boil it first. https://avocation360.com/blog/best-substrate-for-goldfish https://avocation360.com/blog/best-substrate-for-goldfish Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom What substrate would work best for your goldfish tank? Here, we will discuss the pros and cons of each option so you can make a better choice. https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-start-aquascaping-a-new-tank https://avocation360.com/blog/how-to-start-aquascaping-a-new-tank Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom Here, we discuss the steps and considerations you have to take while planning the set up of your aquascaping fish tank. https://avocation360.com/blog/comet-vs-common-goldfish https://avocation360.com/blog/comet-vs-common-goldfish Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom When I’m unsure, I check tail shape first, then fin length and body shape. Here’s the quick way I separate comets from commons. https://avocation360.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-fish-lay-eggs https://avocation360.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-fish-lay-eggs Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Linda Strydom If you’ve just spotted eggs, here’s what I do to stop them being eaten, keep good flow over the eggs, remove the white ones, and prep for fry.