Having a problem with your fish tank? Acting fast is crucial, but in the abundance of information online, finding the right answers is not easy at all.
Whether you have problems with your plants, fish, or equipment: our guides provide you with fast (but in-depth) how-to style answers.
But our guides also bring nuance to every problem. In fact, every aquarium is different, so you’ll need to find a solution that fits your situation.
Not only surface-level problems are covered, but also advanced problems are tackled in our articles. The guides on this page are aimed at both beginners and experienced fish keepers.
Adding aquarium plants to your fish tank has numerous benefits for the overall health of your tank, as well as benefits for the fish. However, with plants comes different problem areas you could potentially face. Aquarium plants may not be growing for a few different reasons which includes not having the correct substrate type, lack …
Chlorine is a naturally occurring element added to our water supply to give us clean, fresh drinking water. The amount used isn’t harmful to humans or other animals because there are laws regulating its use. For plants, however, even small amounts of Chlorine can be detrimental. Chlorine can kill plants in your aquarium. It prevents …
Let’s face it, growing and maintaining plants can be a difficult task. On top of this, trying to raise plants in an aquatic setting can bring even more challenges. In your time growing aquatic plants, you have probably faced common problems such as yellowing/blackening leaves or even plant death. Your aquarium plants are likely turning …
Having an aquarium is a great way to make your home more relaxing and appealing. Along with taking care of your fish are the various plants that add aesthetics to your fish tank. However, there are times when your aquarium plants may have holes that affect their beauty. Your aquarium plants may develop holes due …
An aquarium can make a gorgeous addition to any home, and the best way to bring your tank to the next level is by using natural, living aquarium plants. You may notice that as your plants settle in, dust starts settling on their leaves, leaving you wondering how it happened and what you can do …
Maintaining an aquarium can be a satisfying yet complex task. Between the water, fish, and plants making their living within your tank, an entire micro-ecosystem has sprung into existence. For these disparate elements to survive and coexist effectively, specific efforts must be made to serve their needs, especially if you notice your aquarium plants turning …
If your aquarium water has turned yellow or brown, there could be something wrong with your tank. Typically, tank water is clear and without color. In some cases though, your aquarium water can become clouded and discolored. Aquarium water can become yellow or brown due to tannins that leak out of driftwood or aquarium soil. …
Adding live plants to your aquarium is never a bad idea. Greenery is a great way to enhance tank visuals and boost water conditions! However, when your plants start to turn brown, you might wonder whether you are up to the task of aquatic plant care. In truth, many new tank owners struggle with planted …
In my aquarium I wanted to hide my ugly heater by planting a giant Amazon Sword plant in front of it. But than I thought, what would happen if the plant was constantly touching the heater? I needed to know what other people thought and this is what I found out. Can aquarium plants touch …
Live aquarium plants are a welcome addition to any tank. In fact, many aquarium keepers choose to add plants to their water because of their known benefits. I personally love plants and have many live plants in all my tanks. But can plants kill your fish? I was curious so I did my research and …