Difficulty: Beginner → IntermediateSize: 3–4.5 inchesTemperament: Peaceful but activeLifespan: 3–5 years 💧 Tank Setup - Tank Size: 20+ gallons for a small group. - Water Range: 75–82 °F, pH 7.5–8.5, prefers hard, mineral-rich water. - Decor: Open swimming space with plants like guppy grass or hornwort. - Filtration: Steady current and good oxygenation — they love clean, moving water. 💡 Lesser-Known Tip: Mollies do great in slightly brackish water — adding 1 tablespoon of aquarium salt per 5 gallons helps prevent disease and boosts coloration. 🍽️ Diet - Staple: Algae-based flakes or spirulina pellets. - Treats: Blanched veggies (zucchini, peas) + live or frozen brine shrimp. - Feeding Routine: Twice daily — just what they can finish in 1–2 minutes. 💡 Fact: Mollies are constant grazers — in the wild they feed on algae films, so a mature tank with biofilm keeps them happier and healthier. 🧬 Breeding Behavior - Type: Livebearer — females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks. - Fry Count: 20–100 depending on age and size. - Gestation: ~30 days; gravid spot near the anal fin darkens before birth. - Fry Care: Move newborns or provide dense floating plants for cover. 💡 Breeder Insight: Keep a 1 male : 3 female ratio — males chase nonstop, and this reduces stress for females. 🤝 Tank Mates Excellent with guppies, platies, swordtails, corydoras, and peaceful tetras.Avoid aggressive cichlids or fin-nippers. Who’s kept mollies in slightly salty water before? 🌊 Share your results — did you notice brighter colors or fewer illnesses? Drop a photo of your favorite color strain (black, dalmatian, gold, or balloon)!

Difficulty: IntermediateSize: 6 inches long / up to 10 inches tallTemperament: Semi-aggressive (territorial when breeding)Lifespan: 8–10 years 💧 Tank Setup - Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a pair; tall tanks are best. - Water Range: 76–82 °F, pH 6.5–7.5, soft to medium-hard water. - Environment: Tall plants (Amazon swords, Vallisneria), driftwood, and calm zones for resting. - Filtration: Gentle flow — they dislike strong currents that disturb their fins. 💡 Lesser-Known Tip: Angelfish come from slow, tannin-stained waters — adding almond leaves or driftwood brings out deeper color and natural behavior. 🍽️ Diet - Staple: Quality flakes or cichlid pellets. - Treats: Frozen bloodworms, mysis shrimp, and chopped earthworms. - Feeding Routine: 2–3 small meals daily. 💡 Pro Tip: Feed near the center of the tank — it encourages that graceful mid-water feeding behavior everyone loves. 🧬 Breeding Behavior - Type: Egg layer; pairs form naturally. - Trigger: Slightly warmer water (82 °F) and increased protein intake. - Setup: Flat surfaces (filter intakes, broad leaves, glass) for egg laying. - Parental Care: Both parents fan and guard eggs — if they eat them the first few times, don’t panic; it’s normal! 💡 Breeder Insight: Once bonded, pairs often remain loyal for years. Move bonded pairs together — separating them can break pair bonds permanently. 🤝 Tank Mates Compatible with peaceful species that won’t nip fins — tetras, corydoras, gouramis, and smaller plecos.Avoid fin-nippers or very small fish (they may become snacks). Who else has had angelfish pair off in their tank? 💞 Share your story — did they parent their fry successfully or eat the eggs? Post pics of your pair or their spawning site!

Let’s kick things off with one of our favorite community traditions — the “Show Us Your Tank” Challenge! 🌿 Whether you’ve just set up your first aquarium or have been breeding for years, we want to see your setup. This challenge helps everyone connect, learn from each other’s designs, and celebrate the incredible variety of tanks in our community. Here’s how to join:📷 Step 1: Post 1–3 photos (or a short video) of your aquarium setup.💬 Step 2: Tell us what species you’re keeping — or the ones you hope to breed next.💡 Step 3: Share one lesson you’ve learned so far or one challenge you’re facing. Each month, we’ll feature one member as our “Tank of the Month” 🏅 — with a special reward for Premium Members like early stock access or gift cards. 🌊 No tank is too small or too simple — this community celebrates progress, not perfection. 🐟 Comment below:Have you posted your tank yet? Drop your link or photo and let’s see what you’re working on!

Welcome to Generational Aquatics, a community built on three generations of passion for fish breeding and aquatics. 🐠 Whether you’re a beginner setting up your first tank or a seasoned breeder working with rare species, you’re in the right place. This is a space to learn, share, and grow together — one tank at a time. Here’s how to get started:1️⃣ Introduce Yourself → Create a post in Tank Talk & Introductions with a photo of your aquarium and what you’re keeping (or planning to keep).2️⃣ Explore Our Free Courses → Check out the beginner guides on tank setup, water quality, and feeding.3️⃣ Join a Challenge → Participate in our monthly challenges to connect and show off your progress.4️⃣ Ask Questions & Engage → Don’t hesitate to ask for help — this community thrives on sharing experience. 💡 Want to go further? Unlock advanced breeding lessons, behind-the-scenes videos, and live workshops when you upgrade to Premium inside the community. 🐟 Comment below:Where are you from, and what fish are you keeping right now? Let’s kick things off and meet the next generation of aquarists!

Difficulty: BeginnerSize: 2 inchesTemperament: Energetic and peacefulLifespan: 4–5 years 💧 Tank Setup - Tank Size: 15–20 gallons minimum — they’re active swimmers! - Water Range: 64–75 °F, pH 6.5–7.5 — one of the few tropicals that thrive in cooler water. - Group Size: Keep 6 or more — small groups = fin chasing and stress. - Decor: Open swimming area with plants at the edges. - Lighting: Moderate; brighter light brings out their reflective stripes. 💡 Lesser-Known Tip: Zebra Danios can handle cooler temps because they come from mountain streams in India and Nepal — they’re perfect for unheated tanks in warm climates! 🍽️ Diet - Staple: High-quality flakes or micro pellets. - Supplements: Baby brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, or daphnia. - Feeding Routine: Twice a day; small amounts. 💡 Fact: They’ve been used in scientific research for decades — even in genetic and medical studies — because of their transparent eggs and regenerative ability. 🧬 Breeding Behavior - Type: Egg scatterer. - Trigger: Separate males and females for a week; then reunite with a morning light cycle and cooler water change. - Setup: Use marbles or mesh on the bottom so eggs fall through — parents will eat them otherwise. - Egg Care: Remove adults post-spawning; fry hatch in about 2 days. 💡 Breeder Insight: They usually spawn at sunrise — mimic dawn lighting with a dim room light first, then your tank light 30 minutes later. 🤝 Tank Mates Great with guppies, corydoras, rasboras, and small tetras.Avoid slow, long-finned species (like bettas) — danios are too fast and can annoy them. 💬 Community Prompt Who’s kept Zebra Danios before? 🦓Post a video or photo — do yours zip around the glass or stay together in a tight school? (Bonus: share if you’ve ever seen them spawn at sunrise!)