Dragonets

Mandarin Dragonet Care: Tank Setup, Feeding & Habitat for Happy Pets

Learn how to take care of Dragonets, recommended diet and tank setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Damselfish Care: Expert Tips for a Thriving, Healthy Fish Tank

Learn how to care for a Damselfish, recommended diet and aquarium setup. Find Damselfish for sale, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Advanced Mandarin Goby Care: Tank Setup, Diet, & Water Quality

Learn how to take care of Mandarin Gobies, recommended diet and tank size. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Dwarf Marine Angelfish Care: Tank Setup, Feeding & Compatibility

Learn how to take care of Dwarf Marine Angelfish, recommended diet and tank setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Keep Feather Dusters Thriving: Habitat, Diet, & Water Care Guide

Learn how to care for Feather Dusters. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

My saltwater fish has white spots on its fin. Is it ich? How to treat?

Thanks for reaching out about Dart and including photos. The lesions are not clearly visible in the pictures but by the description, could be parasitic as in salt water ich (cryptocaryon). A veterinary visit could provide diagnostic services, as a skin scrape and recommend a treatment plan. Other fish will be affected so treatment should include the entire aquarium. Good luck.

What are easy, small pets for beginners? Is a cowfish a good choice?

The Cowfish, or Longhorned Boxfish, is a marine species that should be kept only by experienced aquarists. When stressed, they can release toxins into the water which may harm tank mates. Pacman frogs, leopard geckos, corn snakes or bearded dragons are all easy to keep.

Just got a small fish. What breed is it and how do I care for it?

Thanks for reaching out about you fish. It is believed to be a Comet goldfish. Water quality and nutrition is the key to success. Testing water parameter for pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate will give you guidance for a healthy environment. Purchased food should be rotated out every 3 months as vitamin C and other nutrients degrade over time. Trying to maintain water temperature can be challenging with out a heater, but most fresh water fish tolerate some changes. Good luck.

What fish and supplies are best for a beginner's small tank?

Without anything to use for scale, it is hard for me to tell how big your tank is, but in general it seems very small. Also, the water that is in the tank appears very cloudy right now, so that would be the first place to start. Water quality is very important, and will make or break your ability to house and care for fish. I would recommend getting a good filter system (you can visit a local pet store to assist you with brands in your area, as I am not familiar with what you can get in India). Be sure to bring the measurements (height, length, width) of your tank, or the gallons or liters so they can tell you what capacity of filter you will need. Everything else will depend on what types of fish you get - if you plan on getting multiple fish, they will need to be small - a general rule of thumb is one square inch of fish per gallon of water. Depending on the species you get, you may need to also get a bubbler to ensure there is enough oxygen in the water for them, and you will also

My water dragon keeps scratching. Is it mites or a skin problem?

Look him over closely for mites. Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls and any furniture. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Use paper towels for substrate and change them daily. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 20-30 minutes daily. This may aid in any impending shed. If he has mites, they will migrate to his head where you can wipe them off. He may need to be treated by your veterinarian to completely clear any mite infestation.