When most people think about tank maintenance, they immediately think about water changes. However, there’s much more to maintaining a healthy fish tank than that.
We don’t like cleaning either, but it needs to happen :).
Regular cleaning of the equipment and monitoring of the fish tanks for bad signs (like algae bloom) are just as important. This makes sure your tank doesn’t only stay healthy but also beautiful.
Some advice is very dangerous, though. Many people rely on amateur advice, which can cause serious problems. These guides provide you with concise how-to-style answers and solutions, which will make sure you avoid the most common problems.
Unfortunately, a part of being an aquarium owner is facing the inevitable. Dead fish are bound to pop up throughout time. A fish should be removed from the tank immediately after death. Of course, you may notice the incident right away but it is important to remove the fish as soon as it is noticed. …
Cleaning your freshwater fish tank is crucial to keeping ammonia, nitrates, waste, and other toxic elements to a minimum. Frequent cleanings allow you a more visually appealing tank and healthier fish. Freshwater tanks should be cleaned once every two weeks. This depends on the size of your fish tank and how many fish are housed …
The fish tank poop cleaner, also known as the gravel vacuum cleaner or the aquarium siphon, is a handy device that makes the process of cleaning dust, debris, poop, and leftover food that builds up much easier for a fish keeper. To clean fish poop with a vacuum, you’ll have to remove the decorations from …
If you are a dedicated aquarist who loves to decorate your aquarium, you want to keep everything as clean as possible. Trust me, I know that plants can look very dirty due to algae or other reasons. The same goes for decorations, but those are easier to clean. The question is, how can you clean …
I’ve been keeping many live plants in my tank for quite some years now and really struggled finding the right maintenance and cleaning “routine”. After a lot of trial and error I unearthed all the do’s and don’ts and feel confident sharing them with you. Use a gravel vacuum to remove some detritus from between …
In the past years that I’ve had my aquarium, cleaning the gravel is a task I rarely look forward to. It’s time consuming and can be challenging without the proper equipment. Luckily there are ways to make is easier, you just have to know how to do it. When (and when not) to clean the …
I still remember buying my first aquarium from a couple that did not want the tank anymore. I got it for a steal, but it had some nasty stains that needed cleaning. I knew regular cleaning products were toxic to fish, but I was unsure about using vinegar. That’s why I did some research, and …
Cleaning an aquarium is not hard, but it does require work and the right set of tools. Anyone with a fish should clean their tank regularly. It can seem like a hassle, but this is a necessary step for your pet’s health and longevity. Aquarium cleaning can involve several tasks. You need to get rid of …
Every once in a while I do my regular maintenance for all my aquariums, and I recall asking my local fish store where I should keep my aquarium fish in the meantime. This is what he told me. Where should you keep your aquarium fish while you are cleaning their tank? Simple, always keep your …
In the coming summer vacation I plan on going on vacation for about 3 weeks, and during this time I would like my fish to remain as happy as they are now. Leaving your fish behind for a couple of weeks can be nerve wrecking, but with the right preparations it is not a problem. …